Head of Security

Rhombus•Columbia, CA

10d

About The Position

Rhombus Power delivers AI-powered predictive intelligence in real time for defense and national security organizations worldwide. Our mission-built products— Ambient AI and Guardian— are transforming strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making. By empowering the shift from reactive analysis to proactive, predictive intelligence and decision support, Rhombus Power is providing foresight and freedom of action when it matters most. Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team that is delivering game-changing solutions to transform global security. Learn more about Rhombus and watch a demonstration of Guardian, our AI Platform here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PxY6su1Q-Q https://www.youtube.com/@rhombuspower8558/videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iby5WVNfQiI See the following articles to learn more about what we do: https://www.rhombuspower.com/news-and-media The Head of Security and principal facility security officer (FSO) leads the design, development, implementation, and supervision of a comprehensive security program for Rhombus in support of its U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) mission and commercial business initiatives. The Head of Security ensures compliance with security policies and regulations in a complex and dynamic organization while driving innovative solutions to navigate US domestic and international governmental requirements and bureaucracy. This is a multidisciplinary security position requiring qualifications as a security professional and the ability to build and lead a security team. The role will interpret, develop guidance on, and implement controls related to all regulatory, governmental, and international security policies while being a principal advisor to the business and senior leadership. As the principal FSO, the Head of Security oversees all aspects of the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) protecting all classified, proprietary, and/or confidential information as well as company assets. The Head of Security develops and supervises the implementation of all security policies and procedures including risk assessments, training, and programs. Location: Palo Alto, CA or Washington, D.C.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Security, Risk, Compliance, Technology)
Active TS/SCI clearance
At least five years of prior relevant experience
Certifications as a FSO, CSSO, and ITPSO
Experience with facility clearance (FCL) requirements and security investigations

Nice To Haves

Exceptional communication (oral and written) skills across governmental, academic, technical, and non-technical audiences
Experience working at a hyper-growth Defense technology or dual-use technology company
Experience establishing and maintaining clearance programs and Facility Clearance Licenses (FCL)
COMSEC Custodian certificate or experience
Industrial Security Professional (ISP) Certification
Experience developing and implanting OPSEC plans
Experience creating and conducting initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings and refresher briefings
Knowledge of Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems
Experience with SCIF construction

Responsibilities

Serves as the principal certified Facility Security Officer (FSO), Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO)
Recruit, retain, and lead the security department and those functions with security responsibilities or duties
Supervises daily security activities and enforces compliance for government and across all DoD programs, contracts, and work sites
Develops scalable systems and processes to manage visit authorization requests (VAR), security indoctrination, debriefings, travel briefings, annual refresher trainings, SCI nominations
Manages, administers, and supervises all activities within security systems of record including but not limited to e-QIP, NISS, and DISS
Designs, manages, and leads the commercial corporate security program to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, U.S. national, and international requirements
Creates and updates all security plans, procedures, and instructions
Develops and executes security education and awareness programs
Administrates the corporate access control program including managing badges, access cards and internal visit requests, as required
Interprets and arbitrates all policy and processes around personnel, clearances, and our facilities
Leads preparation, coordination, and execution of all inspections and reviews whether self-administered or externally administered
Advises personnel of their reporting requirements, both personal/administrative and compliance/incident-related reports