Industrial Security Officer — Space & Defense (Onsite)

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance

Short‑ and long‑term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an Assistant Facility Security Officer to support daily execution and continuous improvement of our industrial security program in Mukilteo, WA. You will partner with the Facility Security Officer to ensure security compliance, assess risks, and protect sensitive information across the organization.

Responsibilities include interpreting NISPOM requirements, planning security activities, and coordinating risk management and incident response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management or related field is required.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible industrial security experience, including two years at a cleared facility.
• Experience as AFSO/FSO or lead security specialist.
• Ability to interpret NISPOM and contract security requirements and lead compliance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret NISPOM, DD Form 254s, classification guidance and customer requirements to develop facility controls and recommendations.
• Plan and prioritize security activities; direct work and perform quality reviews.
• Evaluate personnel security, access, continuous vetting, SEAD 3, and visit authorization matters; prepare submissions.
• Oversee safeguards for classified manufacturing, storage, mail, and courier operations including access controls and CCTV.
• Lead self-inspections and government or customer security reviews and develop corrective action plans.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

DISS

NBIS/eApp

NISS

SWFT

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an Assistant Facility Security Officer to support daily execution and continuous improvement of our industrial security program in Mukilteo, WA. You will partner with the Facility Security Officer to ensure security compliance, assess risks, and protect sensitive information across the organization.

Responsibilities include interpreting NISPOM requirements, planning security activities, and coordinating risk management and incident response.