Director, Security (FSO) – Cleared Programs

Exiger • Huntsville, AL

3d • 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. 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; TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience in industrial security, facility security, or related roles
• Active TS/SCI clearance required

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within DoD, Intelligence Community, or federal contractor environments
• 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