Industrial Security Team Lead​/Senior Facility Security Officer; FSO

Industrial Security Team Lead / Senior Facility Security Officer (FSO)

The Industrial Security Team Lead/Senior Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for further developing and maintaining Galois' industrial security program and ensuring company and customer security requirements are met. The successful candidate will lead a team of security professionals across Galois locations and interface with all levels of Galois personnel and government management to ensure contract security compliance with the National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD254), and Program Classification Guides.

The position requires a self‑motivated candidate capable of leading a distributed team and working independently with minimal direction. The FSO must make critical security decisions concerning high‑value contracts and implement procedures that prevent unauthorized access to company and government facilities or information. Responsibilities include conducting security self‑inspections, applying risk mitigation methodologies, supporting customer assessments, and implementing security measures to meet evolving requirements.

• Report directly to Galois' General Counsel and other senior level executives on security matters across the organization.
• Lead and collaborate with other Galois' FSOs to establish and maintain facility and information security requirements across all Galois facilities.
• Provide oversight and direction to other Galois functional areas on security‑related matters.
• Manage and maintain compliance with the industrial security program for the Arlington, VA facility in accordance with NISPOM and other secure areas, preparing and maintaining accreditation documentation for each (e.g., UL certifications, open storage area approval checklists, mitigation plans).
• Use 32 CFR 2001.53 and other technical specifications to design new secure spaces or develop modifications and construction security plans for secure areas based on their accreditation status and Sponsor requirements.
• Account for, control, transmit, package, and safeguard COMSEC information and administer periodic software and cryptographic key updates.
• Support IT staff in maintaining appropriate accreditation documentation for all information systems within Galois secure areas and address any shortcomings.
• Implement OPSEC plans as needed.
• Conduct security self‑inspections, apply risk mitigation methodologies, support customer assessments, and implement security measures to meet emerging requirements.
• Conduct Personnel Security processing actions including requesting, reviewing, approving, and submitting clearance packages up to and including SCI nomination.
• Process Prime and Sub DD254s.
• Escort uncleared personnel and visitors.
• Generate and oversee a security education training and awareness program for Galois staff.
• Ensure proper protection and corrective measures are taken when an incident or vulnerability is discovered.
• Support Galois technical staff via coordination and visitor management (e.g., sending and receiving clearances through visitor approval requests).

• 8 to 10 years of experience working in Industrial Security, Special Programs, security management, military or government information security programs.
• 5 to 7 years experience leading a team of experienced security professionals.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued TS/SCI security clearance prior to start date. Willingness to pursue a polygraph if needed.
• Professional, capable of independent engagement, and skilled in leading and collaborating with peers and personnel both within and outside the security team. Highly organized with excellent communication, time‑management, and multitasking skills.
• Expert understanding of and experience implementing 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM).
• Strong understanding of physical security requirements for collateral Restricted Areas.
• Thorough understanding and working experience with government and corporate security databases such as NISS, DISS, eAPP, etc.
• Experience creating, modifying, and conducting initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations,…