Facility Security Officer - TS Clearance, Equity & Unlimited PTO

Fortastra; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Healthcare

Equity

401(k)

Social events

Job summary

The Fortastra in Torrance, CA is seeking a Facility Security Officer to lead our industrial security program at headquarters. You will own security operations, enforce regulatory controls, and drive continuous security improvements to protect personnel and sensitive information.

You will supervise access control, audits, training, and cross‑functional collaboration with Program Management, IT, Legal, and Insider Threat teams, delivering a trusted, mission‑ready security posture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as FSO or in industrial security.
• Eligibility for U.S. TOP SECRET clearance.
• Extensive knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM, SCGs, DD Form 254, e-QIP, DISS, NISS.
• Experience managing access control, classified programs, and secure communications.
• Excellent communication skills; able to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of security programs in compliance with regulations.
• Manage personnel security, document control, audits, self-inspections, and security reviews.
• Provide security guidance and training to personnel, and continuously improve internal processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, IT, Physical Security, Legal, Insider Threat, and others.
• Lead the planning, build-out, and accreditation of Open Storage Areas (OSAs), restricted spaces, and classified work areas.
• Maintain DISS and NISS updates and integrations across all operating locations.
• Conduct Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVAs), generate reports, and implement corrective actions.
• Own facility access control systems, badge issuance, visitor control, and escort procedures.
• Deliver required training and briefings, including OPSEC, COMSEC, foreign travel, and document handling.
• Investigate and report on security incidents in coordination with leadership and authorities.
• Review and support contract security documentation such as DD 254s and security sections of proposals.
• Maintain and update security policies, procedures, and internal knowledge bases.

Skills

FSO experience

Top Secret clearance

Regulatory knowledge

Access control & secure comms

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

The Fortastra in Torrance, CA is seeking a Facility Security Officer to lead our industrial security program at headquarters. You will own security operations, enforce regulatory controls, and drive continuous security improvements to protect personnel and sensitive information.

You will supervise access control, audits, training, and cross‑functional collaboration with Program Management, IT, Legal, and Insider Threat teams, delivering a trusted, mission‑ready security posture.