Senior Facilities Security Officer

CesiumAstro•Westminster, CO

About The Position

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Facilities Security Officer to perform complex industrial security activities involving facility security, personnel security, classified information protection, and regulatory compliance in support of government contracts and classified programs. The role administers security requirements, evaluates compliance risks, coordinates security clearances and access authorizations, and addresses security matters involving personnel, facilities, and classified information. Using established security policies, government regulations, and professional judgment, the officer resolves complex security issues, recommends corrective actions, and supports the protection of company assets and sensitive information. The position works cross-functionally with Information Technology, Human Resources, Legal, program management, government representatives, customers, and other business functions. It supports industrial security operations, classified program requirements, security assessments, and compliance initiatives that strengthen organizational security and operational effectiveness. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. government space technology export-control eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, homeland security, security management, business administration, or a related field and 5–8 years of related experience; or a master's degree in a related field and 3–6 years of related experience.
Related experience in industrial security, personnel security, facility security, classified program administration, government security compliance, military security operations, or a related discipline.
Strong knowledge of industrial security, personnel security, facility security, classified information protection, and government security requirements.
In-depth understanding of NISPOM, security clearance administration, access authorization, classified material control, and applicable contractual security requirements.
Proficiency with government security systems, personnel security processing, visitor control procedures, and compliance documentation practices.
Experience administering security requirements, conducting compliance reviews, supporting government inspections, and addressing security discrepancies.
Working knowledge of security risk assessments, incident reporting, corrective action processes, and classified program security practices.
Sound judgment in evaluating security concerns, interpreting established requirements, resolving compliance issues, and determining appropriate escalation or corrective actions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, conditional residents, asylees, or refugees (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Experience with security management and visitor control systems such as LenelS2, Honeywell Pro-Watch, AMAG, or equivalent platforms.
Experience with document management and file-sharing platforms such as SharePoint, OneDrive, or equivalent applications.
Experience with security clearance and government security systems such as DISS, NBIS, NISS, JADE, or equivalent government applications.

Responsibilities

Administer industrial security activities in accordance with NISPOM, applicable government regulations, and contractual requirements.
Coordinate facility security, personnel security, classified material control, visitor management, and access authorization activities across assigned programs.
Review classified program requirements, security documentation, and operational practices to identify compliance concerns and support secure business operations.
Evaluate security practices, classified information handling, and access controls for compliance with government requirements, contractual obligations, and company policies.
Conduct security self-assessments, support government inspections, and document findings, corrective actions, and compliance reporting requirements.
Investigate security discrepancies, potential violations, and compliance concerns; determine appropriate corrective actions and escalate matters beyond assigned authority.
Process and maintain personnel security clearances, access authorizations, visit requests, and related documentation using applicable government security systems.
Collaborate with DCSA, government representatives, customers, and internal stakeholders on assigned security matters and regulatory requirements.
Guide employees and program personnel on classified information handling, security procedures, reporting obligations, and compliance requirements.
Monitor changes to government security regulations, contractual requirements, and internal policies and assess their potential impact on assigned security activities.
Maintain security procedures, training materials, compliance records, and operational documentation in accordance with established requirements.
Recommend improvements to security processes, documentation practices, access controls, and compliance activities.