Corporate Security Manager (FSO/CSSO)

Sphinx Defense; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Profit sharing

Employer 401(k) contribution

100% employer-covered medical, dental,

Job summary

Sphinx Defense, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Security Manager (FSO/CSSO) to lead security operations for our national security and space programs.

The role covers physical and personnel security at all classification levels, ensuring DoD/IC compliance while enabling growth of classified portfolios. You will act as both FSO and CSSO, coordinating with government security offices, managing PERSEC and COMSEC, and developing security policies and training for SCI and SAP environments, across a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of security operations experience in defense or regulated environments.
• Experience as FSO/CSSO or similar leadership role.
• Active TS clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI.
• Knowledge of DoD and IC security requirements and SAP/SI environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day security operations for facilities and programs.
• Oversee COMSEC requirements for classified programs.
• Maintain DoD/IC compliance across SCI and SAP security.
• Manage PERSEC activities: clearances, access, briefings, and visits.
• Interface with government security offices to align requirements.
• Support security inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Develop security policies, procedures, training, and documentation.

Skills

Security operations

FSO/CSSO experience

COMSEC oversight

PERSEC management

Education

Bachelor's degree in security management

Job description

Sphinx builds software to solve complex national security problems in Space. Founded by engineers and technologists with deep experience across commercial and defense technology, we were frustrated by the outdated and insecure technology America's service members are forced to rely on. We're here to do better.

We're focused on building modern, scalable products with an emphasis on using open source technologies. Expect talented, motivated, and interesting colleagues who emphasize collaboration, transparency, and individual responsibility.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Sphinx is hiring a Corporate Security Manager (FSO/CSSO) to join our team and lead security operations in support of our growing portfolio of national security and space programs. This role will be responsible for maturing and overseeing all aspects of physical and personnel security Sphinx across all levels of classification. Our ideal colleague will ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) requirements and applicable federal security regulations while enabling Sphinx to continuing

This Corporate Security Manager (FSO/CSSO) will mature Sphinx's Industrial and Program Security functions to keep pace of our growing classified portfolio and facility footprint. You will operate as both a FSO and a CSSO in support of programs at all levels of classification, and your work will require ensuring Sphinx is responsive to and compliant with multiple government organizations’ requirements, including SAP-specific security requirements. You'll play a critical role in enabling our teams to execute sensitive defense missions.

What you will be focusing on:

• Lead day-to-day personnel and physical security operations for Sphinx facilities and programs; you'll need to balance supporting specific programs and also maturing security processes, plans and posture of the entire company.
• Serve as the organization’s COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO), overseeing COMSEC requirements in support of classified programs.
• Maintain compliance with applicable DoD, IC, contractual, and federal security requirements, including the implementation and management of both SCI and SAP security requirements.
• Oversee personnel security (PERSEC) activities, including clearance processing, access eligibility, briefings/debriefings, visit requests, and related security documentation.
• Interface with government security organizations and systems, particularly those supporting the Department of the Air Force, to ensure security requirements are blocking program activities.
• Support security inspections, audits, assessments, incident reporting, and corrective actions to maintain program and facility compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, training, and documentation appropriate for classified operations.
• Partner with program and company leadership to identify security risks and ensure security requirements are incorporated into program execution.
• Support the establishment, accreditation, and ongoing operation of new classified facilities as Sphinx continues to grow.

You might be a good fit if you:

• Have 10+ years of experience supporting security operations within the defense, intelligence, aerospace, or another highly regulated national security environment.
• Have experience serving as an FSO, CSSO, Program Security Officer/Representative, Personnel Security Lead, or in a comparable security leadership role.
• Are qualified or prepared to serve as a COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO).
• Have strong knowledge of DoD and federal security requirements governing classified facilities, personnel, information, and programs.
• Have hands-on experience supporting SCI environments, with demonstrated knowledge of and experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) security requirements and operations.
• Are experienced with government security and clearance systems such as NISS, JPAS, DISS, Scattered Castles, JADE and related DoD/IC and SAP security systems.
• Have experience managing personnel security processes, classified access, security documentation, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Bring experience supporting U.S. Space Force or other space-focused defense programs
• Are comfortable operating independently in a growing organization where security processes and infrastructure may need to scale alongside the business.
• Hold an active Top Secret (TS) clearance and are eligible to hold and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

LOCATION

This role is a hybrid role based in Colorado Springs, CO. This position requires approximately 15% travel to company meetings and customer site visits.

COMPENSATION

This role is between $135,000 and $180,000 base salary.

BENEFITS

Compensation includes competitive salary, meaningful equity ownership, profit sharing, employer 401(k) contribution, and 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.

ELIGIBILITY

Must be a US Citizen.

Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.

EEO STATEMENT

At Sphinx Defense, we are devoted to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Sphinx Defense is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

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.