Facility Security Officer

The role

The Facility Security Officer will lead, manage, and execute the organization's industrial security program. This role involves establishing and maintaining a unified security framework to safeguard company assets, classified information, and physical infrastructure.

What you will do

• Develop, execute, and maintain a comprehensive industrial security program.
• Advise executive leadership and the CSO on security threats and compliance.
• Oversee the annual facility security budget, vendor contracts, and access control systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DCSA, law enforcement, and government sponsors.
• Manage physical security programs including PACS, CCTV, and guard force operations.
• Oversee secure facility design, construction, and accreditation.
• Direct crisis management protocols and emergency action plans.
• Manage the end-to-end personnel security clearance process via DISS, NISS, and e-QIP/NBIS.
• Conduct security briefings and debriefings.
• Manage and enforce the company's Insider Threat Program.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 7–10+ years of progressive security experience.
• 3–5 years as a designated FSO or Assistant FSO overseeing physical and industrial security operations.
• Completion of the DCSA / CDSE Facility Security Officer Course for Possessing (or Non-Possessing) Facilities.
• Hands-on experience managing physical security infrastructure (PACS, intrusion detection, video surveillance, badge systems).
• Deep working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DCSA requirements, ITAR/EAR, and NIST/CMMC frameworks.
• Hands-on proficiency with official government systems of record (DISS, NISS, e-QIP, NBIS, eFCL).
• Demonstrated capability to direct emergency responses and conduct internal investigations.

Nice to have

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance
• SCI eligibility preferred
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP®)
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP®)
• Physical Security Professional (PSP®)
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent upon results of a thorough background check.
• Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of St

About the company

Star Catcher is building the world's first orbital energy grid called the Star Catcher Network. The company aims to transform and expand humanity's utilization of space.