FSO / Security Lead w/active Top Secret clearance

LMI; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI, a Raleigh-based security leader, seeks a driven FSO / Security Lead to own all aspects of security for a new office and SCIF build in Raleigh, NC. This role ensures compliance with NISPOM, ICD 705, and DoD/IC requirements.

Responsibilities cover personnel security, physical security, and accreditation roadmap, liaising with government security authorities, and sponsoring access. TS/SCI with SAP eligibility required; travel minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of industrial or personnel security experience, including FSO responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of NISPOM and DoD/IC security requirements.
• Hands-on experience with ICD 705 SCIF facility design standards, facility accreditation, and coordination with cognizant security authorities.
• Demonstrated experience managing DD Form 254 compliance and classification guidance across DoD/IC programs.
• Direct experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) facilities, systems, or environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the program, ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Manage personnel security processes, including clearance processing, briefings, and debriefings.
• Oversee physical security requirements for the Raleigh facility.
• Support ICD 705 (SAP-F)-compliant SCIF facility design and accreditation roadmap development for the Raleigh facility, working closely with construction leads, SCIF architects, and SCIF consultants to ensure construction remains compliant with security requirements throughout the buildout.
• Serve as the primary liaison with government security representatives and oversight agencies.
• Manage Government-issued DD Form 254 compliance and classification guidance; coordinate SCI/SAP access sponsorship and processing with cognizant security and accrediting authorities.
• Develop and deliver security training and awareness programs for program staff.

Skills

FSO responsibilities

NISPOM knowledge

SCIF accreditation

DD Form 254 compliance

SAP facilities experience

Government liaison

Security training

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, provenexpertisein federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves thedefense, space, homeland, healthcare, and intelligence sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change.Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

LMI is seeking a driven, results-oriented FSO / Security Lead to own all aspects of personnel, physical, and industrial security for a new office and SCIF build in Raleigh, NC, including greenfield SCIF construction and accreditation. This individual will serve as the Facility Security Officer, ensuring full compliance with NISPOM, ICD 705, and applicable DoD/IC security requirements for the Raleigh facility.

Primary duties include:

• Serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the program, ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Manage personnel security processes, including clearance processing, briefings, and debriefings.
• Oversee physical security requirements for the Raleigh facility.
• Support ICD 705 (SAP-F)-compliant SCIF facility design and accreditation roadmap development for the Raleigh facility, working closely with construction leads, SCIF architects, and SCIF consultants to ensure construction remains compliant with security requirements throughout the buildout.
• Serve as the primary liaison with government security representatives and oversight agencies.
• Manage Government-issued DD Form 254 compliance and classification guidance; coordinate SCI/SAP access sponsorship and processing with cognizant security and accrediting authorities.
• Develop and deliver security training and awareness programs for program staff.

Location: This position is based on-site in Raleigh, NC.

Travel: This position requires minimal travel, with occasional trips to support coordination with government stakeholders or corporate offices.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of industrial or personnel security experience, including FSO responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of NISPOM and DoD/IC security requirements.
• Hands-on experience with ICD 705 SCIF facility design standards, facility accreditation, and coordination with cognizant security authorities.
• Demonstrated experience managing DD Form 254 compliance and classification guidance across DoD/IC programs.
• Direct experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) facilities, systems, or environments.

Nice to Have:

• FSO Program Management certification.
• Experience supporting greenfield SCIF construction, facility buildout, and initial accreditation.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) security authorization processes per NIST SP 800-37/800-53.

TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. LMI will only consider applicants with current security clearances. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Target salary range: $110,000 - $180,000

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayedrepresentsthe typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries aredeterminedbyvarious factorsincluding, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Job Locations

US-NC-Raleigh