What You’ll Be Doing

We are a fast-growing startup building advanced space and mission technologies in partnership with the U.S. government. As our Facility Security Officer, you will own the day-to-day execution of our facility, personnel, and program security functions in accordance with National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and/or Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 704 and 705.

This is a hands-on role for a proactive security professional ready to wear multiple hats - from managing classified contracts and DD254s to supporting our COMSEC, Insider Threat, and clearance programs - while collaborating closely with our Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to ensure end-to-end protection of classified and CUI information.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Security & FSO Functions

• Serve as the company’s Facility Security Officer (FSO), responsible for compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) requirements

• Manage and maintain the company’s Facility Clearance (FCL) and ensure personnel clearances (PCLs) are properly processed and tracked in DISS/NISS

• Administer DD254s, program access lists, and classified contract documentation

• Coordinate DCSA / IC Customer inspections, self-inspections, and continuous monitoring activities

• Oversee Insider Threat Program activities in collaboration with the ISSM

COMSEC and Physical Security

• Act as interim COMSEC Custodian; manage and safeguard all COMSEC materials and keying equipment in accordance with NSA/CSS policy

• Maintain and audit accountability records (e.g., SF-153) and ensure proper handling, storage, and destruction of COMSEC assets

• Support physical security planning for new or expanded classified facilities, including construction, alarms, and access control

Cybersecurity and ISSO Support

• Partner with the ISSM to align industrial and information security practices across classified and CUI systems

• Support RMF documentation and accreditation efforts for classified information systems

• Assist in implementing and enforcing cybersecurity controls related to classified and CUI work environments

Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain compliance documentation and develop scalable processes for multi-program security operations

• Train employees on security responsibilities, derivative classification, and handling procedures

• Identify opportunities to streamline security workflows and leverage technology to support growth

Qualifications

Required

• Active TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility

• U.S. citizenship required

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Industrial Security, Personnel Security, or related fields

• Working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) or ICD 704 and 705, DISS/NISS, and DD254 management.

• Experience serving as FSO, AFSO, or COMSEC Custodian (formal or acting capacity).

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail across multiple concurrent programs

Preferred

• Experience supporting or coordinating with DCSA, IC Customers, and NSA/CSS COMSEC programs.

• Familiarity with RMF, ISSO/ISSM activities, or defense cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., JSIG, DoD 8510.01)

• Strong communication and documentation skills for government and internal reporting

• Experience in a startup or high-growth defense environment a strong plus

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Why you'll love working at Quindar

• We work in a cutting edge industry and you will get the opportunity to be part of a small team with a large direct impact on the success of our customers’ space missions!

• We take work life balance very seriously. We require employees to take 15 days off but provide unlimited PTO and follow most US federal government holidays.

• Mental health is just as important as physical so we provide quarterly health & wellness benefits.

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family with 100% coverage for employees.

• We encourage employees to save for retirement and provide 4% 401(k) matching.

• Each quarter we have a 4-day company offsite. Previous locations include San Francisco, Nashville, Denver, Santa Fe, New Orleans, San Diego, Bozeman, and New York City.

• Our culture and company is evolving. You will be key in creating the next major or minor version!