{"id":3847628,"url":"https://alion.io/job/fortastra-facility-security-officer","title":"Facility Security Officer","company":{"id":3910291,"name":"Fortastra","domain":"fortastra.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/fortastra","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":3,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-11-09T06:03:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Torrance, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":195000,"max":225000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":225000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-05T23:19:50Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-05","last_verified_at":"2026-11-10T01:11:28Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"description":"Fortastra | Strength Among the Stars\nFortastra operates at the intersection of aerospace, national defense, and advanced technology. We design and deploy cutting-edge space and defense systems with the speed and focus of a startup, and the discipline required to meet the most demanding mission requirements. Our work directly supports the security and resilience of the United States and its allies, and we approach that mission with urgency, innovation, and a deep sense of responsibility.\nOur Security Team\nYou will join the Security organization, which is responsible for protecting personnel, information systems, incident response, and facility security. This team ensures the protection of critical assets while enabling rapid development in aerospace and defense technologies.\nThe Role\nThe Facility Security Officer (FSO) will serve as the primary authority over all aspects of the industrial security program at Fortastra’s headquarters. This is a high-impact role requiring strong ownership and the ability to lead with autonomy, proactively identify and address gaps, and implement meaningful, scalable improvements across personnel, physical, and program security.\nThe FSO will drive continuous enhancement of security processes, working cross-functionally to ensure alignment with both regulatory standards and Fortastra’s operational goals. We are seeking a results-driven leader who brings initiative, sound judgment, and the confidence to influence change. This is not a role for box-checkers, but for professionals committed to building and owning a best-in-class security program.\nKey Responsibilities\nOversee daily operations of security programs in compliance with 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM, SCGs, DD Form 254s, and other applicable regulations\nManage personnel security, document control, audits, self-inspections, and security reviews\nProvide security guidance and training to personnel, and continuously improve internal processes\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, IT, Physical Security, Legal, Insider Threat, and others\nLead the planning, build-out, and accreditation of Open Storage Areas (OSAs), restricted spaces, and classified work areas\nMaintain DISS and NISS updates and integrations across all operating locations\nConduct Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVAs), generate reports, and implement corrective actions\nOwn facility access control systems, badge issuance, visitor control, and escort procedures\nDeliver required training and briefings, including OPSEC, COMSEC, foreign travel, and document handling\nInvestigate and report on security incidents in coordination with leadership and authorities\nReview and support contract security documentation such as DD 254s and security sections of proposals\nMaintain and update security policies, procedures, and internal knowledge bases\nRequired Qualifications and Skills\n5+ years of experience as an FSO or in a similar industrial security role\nMust hold or be able to obtain a U.S. TOP SECRET security clearance\nExtensive knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM, SCGs, DD Form 254, e-QIP, DISS, NISS\nExperience managing access control, classified programs, and secure communications\nExcellent communication skills; able to work independently and with cross-functional teams\nImpeccable organizational skills and attention to detail\nPreferred Qualifications\nIndustrial Security Professional (ISP) certification\nBackground in defense, aerospace, or government contracting environments\nFamiliarity with physical security systems and infrastructure planning\nExperience developing and maintaining security policies and training materials\nRequirements\n5 days on-site in Torrance, CA\nU.S. citizenship and eligibility for security clearance required\nPosition involves handling classified information and coordination with U.S. government entities\nThis is a high-trust, high-impact role within a fast-paced, mission-driven organization\n\nWhy Fortastra\nWe are a small, high-impact team building the next generation of autonomous orbital control systems for national security space. At Fortastra, leaders own outcomes from first principles through flight and directly shape the future of resilient, mission-critical spacecraft autonomy.\nFORTASTRA TALENT & CULTURE PRINCIPLES\nValues Driven by First Principles\nWe value engineers and operators who prioritize sound judgment, candor, technical rigor, bias for action, and intellectual honesty over corporate consensus. We care about the caliber of the system you build and the speed at which you solve problems.\nTalent Density Over Headcount\nA high-performing startup is built on dense talent, not organizational bloat. A single exceptional engineer designs, tests, and delivers faster than a bloated committee. We intentionally maintain a lean, elite engineering crew where every contributor directly moves the needle on the mission. \nHigh Autonomy, High Ownership\nWe hire domain experts to execute, not to micromanage them. You own your systems end-to-end, from initial architecture and hardware design to testing and deployment. With absolute ownership comes the responsibility to deliver mission critical reliability. \nMission Context Over Bureaucracy\nThe best execution happens when teams are provided clear technical objectives, constraints, and operational context, rather than rigid top-down policies. We strip away red tape so builders can iterate, make decisions, and push hardware and flight software forward rapidly. \nDisciplined Speed & Flight Rigor\nWe move fast because we test often and kill artificial bottlenecks, not because we cut corners. Rapid iteration on the test stand and in simulation is how we learn; an uncompromising flight-readiness bar is how we earn trust. Precision without friction, speed without recklessness.\nDirect Impact, Not Career Bureaucracy\nYou don’t come to Fortastra to climb a corporate ladder or manage slide decks; you come to build complex, flight-ready systems from day one. Growth here is organic, driven by the magnitude of technical challenges you solve and the trust you build across the team. \nBenefits\nWe take care of our employees so they can focus on what matters most: family, well-being, and life outside of work.\nUnlimited Paid Time Off so that you have the time you need to rest and recharge.\nComprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, because peace of mind starts with feeling cared for.\nEquity: Share in Fortastra's success with equity in the company you're helping build.\n401(k): A 401(k) plan to help you invest in your future and plan for what's ahead.\nSocial Events: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities that make this a place people are glad to be part of.\nThe pay range for this role is $195,000.00 - $225,000.00. 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