Facility Security Officer; TS Clearance

A venture-backed defense technology company is looking for a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to run its industrial security program, supporting classified government contracts and secure operations.

You’ll be the primary point of contact for all facility security matters. You’ll make sure the company stays compliant with NISPOM, DoD regulations, and customer-specific security requirements. The ideal candidate has managed classified programs and personnel security processes, maintained DCSA compliance, and supported secure facilities at the Secret and Top Secret levels.

What you’ll do

• Administer and oversee the industrial security program in line with NISPOM, DCSA guidance, and government customer requirements
• Act as the main liaison with DCSA, government security representatives, and internal leadership
• Manage personnel security actions, including clearance processing, visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and access determinations
• Maintain accurate records in DISS, NBIS, and other government security systems
• Develop and maintain facility security policies, procedures, and training programs
• Deliver security education, annual refresher training, and insider threat awareness training
• Oversee classified document control, storage, transmission, destruction, and accountability
• Ensure compliance for closed areas, secure rooms, alarms, and classified storage containers
• Support government inspections, self-inspections, audits, and corrective action plans
• Process classified visit certifications and foreign travel/security reporting
• Help program teams implement contract security requirements, including DD254s
• Support insider threat program activities, coordinating with leadership and cybersecurity
• Stay ready for DCSA assessments and resolve findings promptly

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field (equivalent experience may be substituted)
• 8+ years of industrial security or related security management experience
• Experience as an FSO or Assistant FSO in a cleared defense contractor environment
• Strong working knowledge of NISPOM, DCSA processes, and classified information handling
• Hands-on experience with DISS, NBIS, NISS, and related systems
• Ability to interpret DD254s and implement contract-specific requirements
• Experience conducting security training, inspections, and compliance assessments
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail
• Active Top Secret clearance required

Compensation: $100,000 – $150,000 per year, plus bonus, benefits, and equity. Final pay depends on experience, certifications, and location. Offers are contingent on a cleared background check.