Senior Facilities Security Officer

CesiumAstro•Westminster, CO

1d•$136,000 - $167,000

About The Position

The Senior Facilities Security Officer performs complex industrial security activities involving facility and 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 policies, government regulations, and professional judgment, the officer resolves complex security issues, recommends corrective actions, and helps protect company assets and sensitive information. The officer works cross-functionally with Information Technology, Human Resources, Legal, program management, government representatives, customers, and other business functions to support industrial security operations, classified program requirements, security assessments, and compliance initiatives. The position requires a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee (as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or an applicant eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. The listed salary range is $136,000–$167,000 per year. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, homeland security, security management, business administration, or a related field with 5–8 years of related experience; or a master’s degree in a related field with 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 contractual security requirements.
Proficiency with government security systems, personnel security processing, visitor control procedures, and compliance documentation.
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 requirements, resolving compliance issues, and determining appropriate escalation or corrective actions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Must meet the stated U.S. person or authorization eligibility requirement for compliance with U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations.

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 authorizations 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 impacts.
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.