Director, Corporate Security & Facility Security Officer

Herndon, VA

Hawkeye is seeking a hands‑on, operationally strong Director of Corporate Security & FSO to lead a comprehensive enterprise security program. This role goes beyond traditional FSO responsibilities and serves as Hawkeye’s senior leader for personnel security, physical security, industrial security, executive and travel protection, and counterintelligence awareness
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Reporting to the CISO, and maintaining direct executive reporting lines to the CIO, the Director will protect Hawkeye’s personnel, facilities, and sensitive information while ensuring compliance with U.S. government security requirements. The position operates as a peer to the Director of Enterprise IT & Applications and collaborates closely on physical access systems, identity management, and incident response.

This is a hands‑on leadership role suited for someone who can both design security programs and personally execute sensitive investigations, manage incidents, coordinate with government authorities, and advise executives. As Hawkeye grows, this position is structured to evolve into a broader VP‑level Corporate Security leadership role
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Your main responsibilities will be:

Personnel Security (PERSEC) & Background Investigations

• Lead and manage Hawkeye’s personnel security program, including clearances, background investigations, reinvestigations, and continuous vetting.
• Initiate, submit, and track investigations through government systems such as DISS and NBIS.
• Maintain accurate security records, manage reporting obligations, and coordinate with DCSA and other government partners.
• Oversee security onboarding/offboarding, briefings, NDAs, access eligibility, and debriefings.
• Monitor and process foreign travel, foreign contacts, and other reportable activities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on clearance requirements and investigation procedures.

Physical Security & Facility Protection

• Build and lead Hawkeye’s physical security program across all facilities.
• Oversee access control systems, cameras, intrusion detection, visitor management, and related technologies.
• Conduct facility security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and incident investigations.
• Establish standards for physical security, restricted areas, visitor protocols, and emergency response.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Enterprise IT, property management, law enforcement, and service providers.
• Ensure physical security controls meet government security and contractual requirements.

Executive Protection & Travel Security

• Develop and operate Hawkeye’s global travel security and personnel protection program.
• Conduct travel risk assessments, provide pre‑travel briefings, and oversee incident response protocols.
• Coordinate cybersecurity precautions for international travel in partnership with the CISO and Enterprise IT.
• Provide personal security guidance to executives and high‑risk personnel.
• Manage post‑travel reporting or debriefings as required.
• Lead Hawkeye’s counterintelligence awareness program, including training on elicitation, insider threats, and suspicious activities.
• Establish and maintain reporting procedures for potential foreign intelligence targeting.
• Collaborate with the CISO on overlapping risks such as social engineering and insider threats.
• Maintain relationships with government counterintelligence organizations and stay current on emerging threats.

Industrial Security & Government Compliance

• Serve as Hawkeye’s designated FSO, meeting all associated qualifications and responsibilities.
• Administer NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) requirements, facility clearances, and classified program obligations.
• Maintain security documentation, manage inspections, respond to DCSA reviews, and oversee classified access.
• Coordinate…