Facilities Security Officer

THE ROLE:

We’re seeking an experienced Facilities Security Officer (FSO) who can lead, design, and execute a comprehensive industrial security program for a classified “possessing” facility. This role will also serve as the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO), responsible for developing and maintaining a proactive insider threat and awareness program.

You’ll be joining E-Space at a pivotal moment - helping establish our cleared operations from the ground up and ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), DoD 5220.22-M (NISPOM), and related directives.

What You'll Do:

• Stand up and manage a cleared possessing facility under the National Industrial Security Program a(NISP), including SCIF design, accreditation, and ongoing safeguarding operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other government partners.
• Lead and maintain all personnel, facility, and information security clearances, documentation, and reporting.
• Develop and manage the Insider Threat Program, ensuring compliance with Executive Order 13587 and NISPOM requirements.
• Establish and maintain secure communication systems (classified and unclassified) and ensure compliance with TEMPEST and COMSEC protocols as applicable.
• Coordinate with IT, HR, Legal, and Engineering to integrate security controls across all functions and programs.
• Conduct and document self-inspections, audits, and vulnerability assessments; lead mitigation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Train and brief employees on security awareness, insider threat prevention, and reporting responsibilities.
• Support contract security requirements (DD254s, foreign ownership/control/influence mitigation, etc.).
• Partner with leadership to embed a security-first mindset into E-Space’s culture of innovation and responsibility.
• Oversee corporate physical security programs across commercial and non-classified facilities.
• Manage physical access control systems, including employee, contractor, and visitor access.
• Administer badging programs, including credential issuance, access reviews, and badge revocation.
• Oversee video surveillance and camera systems, including monitoring, retention, maintenance, and investigative support.
• Coordinate facility security measures with Corporate Security, Facilities, Human Resources, Information Security, and Legal.
• Ensure the protection of company personnel, facilities, equipment, and other corporate assets.
• Review and approve physical security controls for offices, restricted areas, secure spaces, and sensitive business operations.
• Investigate and report physical security incidents, unauthorized access, theft, workplace security concerns, and policy violations.

What You Bring:

• Active U.S. Top Secret (TS) clearance (with SCI eligibility strongly preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in industrial security, including at least 3 years as an FSO for a possessing facility.
• Proven record of success establishing a new cleared facility, including working through initial sponsorship, construction, and DCSA accreditation.
• Certified FSO (CDSE) training completion; additional CDSE Insider Threat Program Management training strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of NISPOM, ICD 705, DoDM 5205.07, and related directives.
• Experience managing classified information systems and working with Information System Security Managers (ISSMs).
• Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills - with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment.
• A proactive, mission-driven approach: you don’t just enforce compliance - you build secure systems that enable innovation.