Senior Facilities Security Officer

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At Cesium Astro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands‑on, interactive, and autonomous work, Cesium Astro is the place for you.

We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward‑thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Senior Facilities Security Officer to our team. In this role you will perform complex industrial security activities involving facility security, personnel security, classified information protection, and regulatory compliance supporting government contracts and classified programs. This role administers security requirements, evaluates compliance risks, coordinates security clearances and access authorizations, and addresses security matters involving personnel, facilities, and classified information.

Using established security policies, government regulations, and professional judgment, the Senior Facilities Security Officer resolves complex security issues, recommends corrective actions, and supports the protection of Company assets and sensitive information.

Working cross-functionally with Information Technology, Human Resources, Legal, program management, government representatives, customers, and other business functions, this role supports industrial security operations, classified program requirements, security assessments, and compliance initiatives that strengthen organizational security and operational effectiveness.

• Administer industrial security activities in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), applicable government regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate facility security, personnel security, classified material control, visitor management, and access authorization activities across assigned programs.
• Review classified program requirements, security documentation, and operational practices to identify compliance concerns and support secure business operations.
• Evaluate security practices, classified information handling, and access controls for compliance with government requirements, contractual obligations, and Company policies.
• Conduct security self‑assessments, support government inspections, and document findings, corrective actions, and compliance reporting requirements.
• Investigate security discrepancies, potential violations, and compliance concerns to determine appropriate corrective actions and escalation matters beyond assigned authority.
• Process and maintain personnel security clearances, access authorizations, visit requests, and related documentation using applicable government security systems.
• Collaborate with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), government representatives, customers, and internal stakeholders on assigned security matters and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to employees and program personnel on classified information handling, security procedures, reporting obligations, and established compliance requirements.
• Monitor changes to government security regulations, contractual requirements, and internal policies to assess potential impacts to…