Facility Security Officer

newcleo; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 4% company match

Generous paid time off

Mission-driven energy solutions

Job summary

newcleo is seeking a highly experienced Facility Security Officer to lead the design, implementation, and management of its physical and cybersecurity programs for a nuclear fuel fabrication facility. You will partner with operations and IT to maintain a defense-in-depth security posture, oversee security personnel, and ensure adherence to nuclear industry standards.

Responsibilities include developing security plans, managing clearances and access, safeguarding restricted data, and conducting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in security-related field.
• 10+ years in industrial/nuclear security or related areas.
• Experience with regulated industries and security programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain facility security plans and procedures.
• Oversee access control, clearance management, and visitor control for classified areas.
• Safeguard information and ensure secure handling of Restricted Data.
• Lead compliance audits, incident investigations, and DOE facility inspections.
• Deliver security training and awareness programs.

Skills

Security leadership

Access control

Incident response

Cybersecurity governance

Regulatory compliance

Threat assessments

Security training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Job description

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The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the physical and cybersecurity programs for a nuclear fuel fabrication facility to protect personnel, nuclear materials, sensitive information, critical assets, and company operations. This role ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory, licensing, cyber, and company security requirements through the administration of access control programs, security procedures, threat assessments, cybersecurity governance, emergency response coordination, and security-related training. The Facility Security Officer oversees security personnel and systems, including physical security technologies, network security monitoring, cybersecurity awareness programs, and incident response activities. Working closely with operations, regulatory affairs, information technology, and site leadership, the position maintains a robust defense-in-depth security posture while fostering a culture of vigilance, accountability, and cyber awareness. The Facility Security Officer serves as a key advisor to management on security and cybersecurity matters, ensuring the protection of the facility, its workforce, digital infrastructure, and mission through continuous improvement and adherence to nuclear industry security standards and best practices.

Main activities

• Security Administration: Develop, implement, and maintain approved facility security plans, standard operating procedures, and emergency response protocols.
• Access & Clearance Management: Verify personnel security clearances, maintain access control lists, and oversee visitor control for designated classified areas.
• Information Safeguarding: Direct the secure receipt, processing, storage, transmission, reproduction, and destruction of matter containing Restricted Data.
• Compliance & Auditing:
  • Conduct internal self-assessments, lead incident investigations, and facilitate mandatory DOE facility inspections and reporting.
  • Conduct security and cyber vulnerability assessments, investigating physical and cyber security incidents, coordinating with Information Technology (IT) teams to protect critical systems, safeguarding sensitive and classified information,
  • Implementing corrective actions to mitigate identified risks
• Training & Awareness: Deliver specialized security education and threat-awareness training to employees handling nuclear-related classified matter.

Required Qualifications

Education Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education, military service, law enforcement experience, or security management experience may be considered.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in industrial security, nuclear security, military security, law enforcement, cybersecurity, or critical infrastructure protection.
• Experience managing physical security programs, access control systems, investigations, and emergency response.
• Experience within highly regulated industries such as nuclear, energy, defense, chemical processing, manufacturing, or government facilities preferred.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience overseeing security personnel and contractors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with nuclear fuel fabrication, MOX, enrichment, reprocessing, or regulated fuel-cycle facilities.
• Previous or active DOE ‘Q’ clearance

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, as well as a 401(k) plan with 4% company match.
• Generous paid time off, starting at 20 days per year and increasing to 25 days after 3 years of service.
• A mission-driven environment focused on delivering scalable, low-carbon energy solutions to meet growing global energy demand.
• A collaborative and international culture that values technical excellence, transparency, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, as well as a 401(k) plan with 4% company match.
• Generous paid time off, starting at 20 days per year and increasing to 25 days after 3 years of service.
• A mission-driven environment focused on delivering scalable, low-carbon energy solutions to meet growing global energy demand.
• A collaborative and international culture that values technical excellence, transparency, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork.

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