Director, Security (FSO) – Cleared Programs

Exiger • Huntsville, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Exiger transforms supply chains into a strategic advantage—advancing our mission to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed. Our AI platform, 1Exiger, delivers instant visibility into complex supplier ecosystems, leveraging proprietary data and advanced AI to surface risk, automate compliance, and unlock efficiencies and cost savings to strengthen long-term resilience. Trusted by 550+ global customers—including Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies—Exiger is a recognized, award-winning leader in supply chain AI and a FedRAMP® authorized provider to the federal government.
Director, Security (FSO) – Cleared Programs
Location: Huntsville, AL
Work Environment: On-Site
Role Summary:
Exiger is seeking a Director, Security (FSO) to lead and scale the security function for a highly strategic, federally aligned program. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, this individual will serve as the senior security authority responsible for establishing, governing, and operating a multi-site classified security program, including a primary SCIF environment in Huntsville and a secondary SCIF presence in Northern Virginia. This role blends hands-on execution with program-level leadership, ensuring compliance with NISPOM, DCSA requirements, and customer directives while enabling rapid mission execution in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading industrial security or cleared security programs within federal, defense, or intelligence environments
• Deep knowledge of NISPOM, DCSA requirements, and classified information handling procedures
• Experience managing SCIF environments and multi-site security operations
• Strong understanding of personnel security systems and processes (e.g., DISS, NBIS)
• Proven experience leading DCSA audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Ability to operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on operator in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior government stakeholders and internal leadership
• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• 5+ years of experience in industrial security, facility security, or related roles
• Experience working within DoD, Intelligence Community, or federal contractor environments
• Active TS/SCI clearance required

Nice To Haves

• TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph strongly preferred
• Prior experience supporting classified programs and secure facilities is strongly preferred
• Experience establishing or scaling security operations for new facilities is a plus
• FSO Certification (CDSE or equivalent)
• Insider Threat Program training
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior leader responsible for all security and industrial security matters across the program
• Lead compliance with NISPOM, DCSA requirements, ICDs, and contract-specific security obligations
• Establish and operate a multi-site security model, including oversight of SCIF environments in Huntsville and governance of a secondary SCIF location in Northern Virginia
• Deputize and manage a cleared team member to support day-to-day operations at the Northern Virginia site
• Lead preparation for and response to DCSA inspections, audits, and security reviews, ensuring continuous audit readiness
• Own personnel security processes including clearance sponsorship, onboarding, indoctrination, debriefing, and continuous evaluation
• Ensure proper execution of DD254 requirements, visit authorizations, access controls, and classified material handling procedures
• Serve as the senior advisor on insider threat program execution and reporting
• Partner with program leadership, government stakeholders, and security officials to enable compliant, efficient mission delivery
• Provide security input into facility stand-up, program onboarding, and operational planning efforts
• Develop and maintain security policies, SOPs, training programs, and governance structures
• Drive consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across security processes and workflows

Benefits

• High-performance culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.
• Discretionary Time Off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time off
• Industry leading health, vision, and dental benefits
• Competitive compensation package
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Flexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicable
• Focus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programming
• Purposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees