FSO/Industrial Security Manager

Platform Aerospace•Hollywood, MD

23d•$95,652 - $124,348•Onsite

About The Position

The FSO/Industrial Security Manager leads, administers, and oversees the company's security programs supporting defense, aerospace, unmanned systems, and government contracting operations. The role manages personnel, facility, and physical security; classified contract compliance; COMSEC accountability; Technology Control Plan administration; and security awareness initiatives, while ensuring compliance with government, customer, and contractual security requirements. Serving as the company's designated Facility Security Officer and principal security advisor to management, the Security Manager supports protection of classified information, controlled technical information, company assets, personnel, and facilities. The position works closely with Operations, Engineering, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Program Management to maintain security and operational readiness. It is based in Hollywood, Maryland, requires an active Secret or Top Secret clearance, and is full-time and exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Business Administration, Intelligence Studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, military service, and relevant experience.
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience administering industrial security programs in a defense, aerospace, intelligence, or government contracting environment.
Demonstrated experience as an FSO, AFSO, CPSO, COMSEC Custodian, or in a comparable security leadership role with NISP compliance responsibility.
Thorough knowledge of NISPOM, DCSA regulations, classified contract administration, and facility clearance requirements.
Experience working directly with DCSA representatives, including ISRs, during inspections, self-assessments, corrective actions, and ongoing compliance activities.
Working knowledge of government security systems, including DISS, NISS, and NBIS, and related personnel and industrial security applications.
Experience administering COMSEC accountability programs, including inventory management, safeguarding, destruction procedures, audits, and recordkeeping.
Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining TCPs and controlling access to sensitive, proprietary, or classified information and systems.
Experience supporting the planning, construction, accreditation, or operation of secure facilities, including SCIFs, closed areas, and other classified workspaces.
Knowledge of classified information handling, document accountability, physical security controls, visitor control, security incident reporting, and safeguarding requirements.
Ability to interpret government regulations, contract security requirements, ICDs, and customer directives and translate them into practical processes and procedures.
Strong organizational, analytical, and investigative skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate, compliant records.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to brief executive leadership, employees, auditors, government officials, and customer representatives.
Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling classified, controlled, proprietary, and sensitive information.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess and maintain an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining required government accesses and customer-specific security authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is strongly preferred; active TS/SCI is listed as a preferred qualification.
Experience as the primary FSO for a cleared facility.
Experience supporting SAP, SCI, SCIF, or Special Access environments.
Certified Industrial Security Professional (ISP®), Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC), or comparable security credential.
NSA COMSEC training and certification.
Experience supporting aerospace, UAV/UAS, defense manufacturing, research and development, or engineering operations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the company's designated Facility Security Officer and administer the industrial security program in accordance with NISPOM, DCSA, and contractual requirements.
Develop, implement, and improve security policies, procedures, and programs to meet NISPOM, contractual, customer, and company requirements.
Liaise with DCSA representatives, including ISRs and ISI personnel, as well as government security officials, customers, auditors, and inspectors.
Manage personnel security, including clearance processing, access authorizations, visit requests, briefings, debriefings, training, records, and related investigations.
Administer facility security programs, including FCL requirements, access control, visitor management, badging, physical security, and inspections.
Lead responses to security incidents, violations, and emergencies, and direct corrective action initiatives.
Oversee COMSEC accountability, including the handling, storage, transfer, inventory, destruction, and safeguarding of classified communications assets and materials.
Develop, implement, and maintain TCPs, including monitoring access to controlled information, systems, facilities, technical data, and restricted programs.
Assist with planning, designing, constructing, accrediting, and maintaining compliance of SCIFs.
Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to assess adherence to security requirements and identify improvements.
Maintain security documentation and records required by government regulations, customer requirements, and company policies.
Monitor regulatory, contractual, and security program changes and implement updates needed to maintain compliance.
Develop and deliver security awareness and compliance training and promote a culture of security.
Advise leadership on security risks, regulatory requirements, mitigation strategies, and operational impacts.
Perform other duties as assigned.