Facility Security Lead — Space Programs (Top Secret/SCI)

Telemetry Today LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) / Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to lead the security program across DoD/IC programs. You will serve as primary security contact for the Chantilly site, oversee physical security, accreditation of SCIFs, and compliance with NISPOM, ICDs, and DoD directives.

The role requires US citizenship with Top Secret/SCI clearance, 5+ years (or 9+ total with equivalent) experience, and ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph, as required by program sponsor(s).
• Demonstrated knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), SAP/SCI, and related security regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 5+ years of related work experience or 9+ years total experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the FSO for the Chantilly facility, acting as the primary liaison with the DCSA and maintaining the Facility Clearance (FCL) in compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM).
• Manage industrial security programs for multiple programs in compliance with DoDM directives, ICDs, and other government security directives.
• Serve as CPSO for assigned SAPs and liaise with GPSO on program security matters.
• Develop, implement, and enforce security plans that protect classified hardware and space vehicles throughout manufacture, movement, and launch.
• Lead the physical security program including access control, IDS, CCTV, visitor control, and secure storage management.
• Maintain accreditation of SCIFs, SAPFs, and closed areas per ICD 705 and DoD standards; coordinate with facilities and vendors.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

Security program mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Security systems knowledge

Job description

Rocket Lab in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) / Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to lead the security program across DoD/IC programs. You will serve as primary security contact for the Chantilly site, oversee physical security, accreditation of SCIFs, and compliance with NISPOM, ICDs, and DoD directives.

The role requires US citizenship with Top Secret/SCI clearance, 5+ years (or 9+ total with equivalent) experience, and ability to travel.