Senior Facility Security Officer - Aerospace & Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Healthcare

Equity

401(k)

Job summary

Fortastra Corporation seeks an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead our industrial security program at headquarters. You will own security policy, personnel controls, and compliance with US regulations, driving continuous improvements across security domains.

In this high-impact role, you’ll coordinate with Program Management, IT, Legal, and insider threat teams, building a best-in-class security program that supports mission-critical aerospace and defense initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an FSO or in a similar industrial security role.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a 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 applicable 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 OSAs, restricted spaces, and classified work areas.
• Maintain DISS and NISS updates 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

Industrial security knowledge

Access control management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Fortastra Corporation seeks an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead our industrial security program at headquarters. You will own security policy, personnel controls, and compliance with US regulations, driving continuous improvements across security domains.

In this high-impact role, you’ll coordinate with Program Management, IT, Legal, and insider threat teams, building a best-in-class security program that supports mission-critical aerospace and defense initiatives.