Senior Security Operations Manager

Impulse Space•Redondo Beach, CA

20d•$175,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Senior Security Operations Manager at Impulse, you will lead day-to-day industrial security operations while serving as the primary Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) responsibilities as a key sub-duty. The position ensures full compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoD directives, and customer security requirements in support of national security programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
8+ years of progressive Security experience in industrial/information security within USG and/or cleared defense contractor environments, including 5+ years in leadership roles
Demonstrated experience serving as or supporting an FSO under NISPOM; strong knowledge of DCSA processes, personnel security, and classified handling procedures
Demonstrated experience as or supporting an ISSM/ISSO, including RMF, SSP development, and system authorization
Familiarity with Insider Threat Programs and ITPSO responsibilities under NISPOM
Relevant certifications (e.g., FSO training, CISSP, CISM, or IAM Level III equivalent)
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance and SCI eligibility (polygraph may be required)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated Experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) and SCI environments
5+ years of demonstrated security experience within aerospace, space, or advanced technology programs
Former Military, Government, Intelligence Community experience
Familiarity with classified information systems, to include Risk Management Framework (RMF), System Security Plans (SSPs), and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
Demonstrated experience with modern security tools for monitoring and automation

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the security operations team, providing strategic oversight and operational execution for personnel, physical, information, and insider threat security programs
Serve as the designated Facility Security Officer (FSO), implementing and maintaining the company’s industrial security program in compliance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117). This includes personnel clearance processing (DISS/NBIS), classified document control, self-inspections, training/awareness programs, incident investigations, and DCSA liaison
Serve as Insider Threat Program Security Senior Official (ITPSO), establishing and managing the Insider Threat Program per NISPOM requirements. This includes developing the program plan, self-certification to DCSA, training, behavioral monitoring, risk analysis, and integration with counterintelligence and security operations
Oversee physical security measures, access control, SCIF management (where applicable), visitor control, and protection of classified materials and IT assets
Support contract security requirements (e.g., DD Form 254 reviews), proposal activities, audits, and cross-functional collaboration with Program Management, Engineering, IT, Legal, and HR.