Security Manager, Facility Security Officer

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 111,500 - 167,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Professional growth programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Security Manager and Facility Security Officer (FSO) in El Segundo, California. This role involves overseeing the industrial security program and ensuring compliance with government regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of security management experience and a current Top Secret security clearance.

The role includes managing personnel, coordinating security education, and ensuring compliance with security requirements across the organization. Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of security management experience.
• Ability to obtain Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
• Direct experience with government systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage security compliance with NISPOM and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate self-inspection programs and corrective actions.
• Maintain knowledge of government security directives.

Skills

Security management

Top Secret security clearance

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

DISS

NISS

Job description

Security Manager, Facility Security Officer (FSO)

The Aerospace Corporation is a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) engaged in space, defense, civil and commercial programs. The role is located onsite in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Overall industrial security program and compliance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and other contractual obligations (e.g., DD254, enterprise SPP, contracts) for the El Segundo facility; assists other office locations as needed.
• Manages personnel responsible for security education, contractor DD254s and indoctrination for new employees and clearances and accesses. Works closely with other FSOs and supports enterprise functions and projects.
• Coordinates self‑inspection programs, including the DCSA‑required self‑inspection, ensuring compliance with customer directives and regulations; documents findings, implements corrective actions, and notifications.
• Reviews corporate policy and other guidance to ensure clear, consistent and practical procedures are implemented to protect classified and unclassified but sensitive information and operations.
• Ensures subcontractor compliance with security requirements.
• Implements DCSA mandatory training requirements for all personnel.
• Maintains knowledge of government security directives and coordinates local and enterprise applicability as needed.
• Manages contractual lifecycle security requirements from award through close‑out.
• Supports other corporate security disciplines and programs (e.g., incidents and investigations, insider threat, physical security, information assurance, personnel security, international security) as needed.
• Establishes and maintains strong professional working relationships with management, peers, internal/external customers, other Aerospace locations and government counterparts.
• Responsible for hiring, supervising, training, scheduling, and performance management of the security team.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Security Manager, FSO:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of security management experience with security best practices, standards, and methodologies.
• Current Top Secret security clearance required with ability to obtain and maintain SCI.

• Completion of the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities (IS030.CU) curriculum.

• Ability to obtain Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Industrial Security Professional (ISP), Physical Security Professional (PSP).
• Direct experience with DISS, NISS, and other government systems; experience with SIMS is preferable.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external government customers.
• Represent the corporation with U.S. government, DoD, and other agencies.
• Respond to security emergencies around the clock.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• 8 or more years of relevant security management experience with bachelor’s degree.
• Extensive experience operating in secure, classified environments.
• Deep understanding of federally funded research centers’ unique security requirements and government partnership models.
• Established trusted relationships with government security officials, contracting officers, and program managers.
• Familiar with industry‑specific security protocols, supply‑chain security, and technology protection while understanding the balance between security requirements and operational tempo in defense.

Pay range: $111,500.00 – $167,200.00 (annual).

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry‑leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan – Employees receive a total company‑paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.