Senior Facilities Security Officer
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At CesiumAstro, 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, CesiumAstro 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.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 escalate 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 assigned security activities.
- Maintain security procedures, training materials, compliance records, and operational documentation in accordance with established requirements.
- Recommend improvements to security processes, documentation practices, access controls, and compliance activities that strengthen operational effectiveness and security awareness.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, homeland security, security management, business administration, or a related field with 5–8 years of related experience, or Master's degree in a related field with 3–6 years of related experience in industrial security, personnel security, facility security, classified program administration, government security compliance, military security operations, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of industrial security, personnel security, facility security, classified information protection, and government security requirements.
- In-depth understanding of NISPOM, security clearance administration, access authorization, classified material control, and applicable contractual security requirements.
- Proficiency in government security systems, personnel security processing, visitor control procedures, and compliance documentation practices.
- Experience administering security requirements, conducting compliance reviews, supporting government inspections, and addressing security discrepancies.
- Working knowledge of security risk assessments, incident reporting, corrective action processes, and classified program security practices.
- Sound judgment when evaluating security concerns, interpreting established requirements, resolving compliance issues, and determining appropriate escalation or corrective actions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Security management and visitor control systems, e.g. LenelS2, Honeywell Pro-Watch, AMAG, or equivalent platforms.
- Document management and file sharing platforms, e.g. SharePoint, OneDrive, or equivalent applications.
- Security clearance and government security systems, e.g. DISS, NBIS, NISS, JADE, or equivalent government applications.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
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