Director, Corporate Security & FSO

Spectrum Control • Marlborough, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Control, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Director of Corporate Security to lead its industrial, physical, and personnel security program across cleared and sensitive sites under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The role sets security strategy, owns NISP compliance as Corporate FSO, and serves as Insider Threat Program Senior Official. The Director manages a multi-site security organization, represents the company to DCSA and other government stakeholders, and advises senior leadership on security risk. FOCI experience is strongly preferred. The role partners with IT/Cybersecurity and the ISSM on information system security but does not lead the cybersecurity function.

The position is based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, with on-site presence at other cleared sites as needed. Occasional after-hours response to time-sensitive matters may be required. Most departments at Spectrum Control operate on a four-day, 10-hour schedule in exchange for a three-day weekend. The company offers competitive wages, PTO, and benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive security management experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting.
• At least 7 years as an FSO in cleared industry.
• At least 3 years leading a team and demonstrated multi-site oversight experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship, with eligibility for a DoD personnel security clearance and KMP designation.
• Knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117, DCSA review processes, NBIS/NISS, FOCI and FCL management, and CUI, ITAR/EAR, and TCP implementation.
• Excellent diplomacy and written and verbal communication skills.
• Executive presence and credibility with senior leaders and government counterparts.
• Strategic thinking balanced with operational follow-through.
• Ability to build and develop a team.
• Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive information.
• Strong investigative and crisis-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• TS eligibility or an active TS clearance.
• CPP, PSP, or ISP certification.
• FOCI experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year enterprise security strategy aligned with business growth, contract requirements, and risk appetite.
• Own the security policy framework, budget, and resource plan.
• Brief executive leadership and the board or parent company on program health, metrics, and emerging risks.
• Serve as Corporate FSO and KMP, and own facility clearance strategy and actions, including sponsorship, change conditions, and FOCI mitigation oversight.
• Own required reporting to DCSA, including suspicious contact reports.
• Serve as Insider Threat Program Senior Official and own the insider threat program, including training, analysis, and reporting.
• Establish physical security and access control standards across all sites.
• Oversee personnel security clearance processing through NBIS/NISS, classified visits, and foreign travel and contact reporting.
• Lead, develop, and set performance expectations for corporate security staff and site FSOs/AFSOs.
• Standardize practices across sites, plan succession, and drive accountability for corrective actions.
• Serve as senior liaison to DCSA, customers, and other agencies.
• Lead the company’s posture for DCSA reviews and own the escalation path for significant findings.
• Direct the self-inspection and readiness assessment program, ensure findings are closed, and report trends.
• Oversee security investigations and responses to violations, compromises, and suspicious contacts, coordinating with Legal, HR, and Compliance.
• Partner with Global Trade Compliance and IT/Cyber on CUI and ITAR/EAR safeguards and Technology Control Plans.
• Integrate physical, personnel, and information security controls.
• Provide security input on proposals, new programs, M&A diligence, facility expansion, and supply-chain risk.
• Sponsor enterprise security education and awareness, and develop and deliver role-based security training.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• PTO.
• Benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• A three-day weekend associated with the company’s four-day, 10-hour schedule for most departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director