Senior Facility Security Officer – Mission-Critical Defense

Fortastra Corporation; Los Angeles (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

Fortastra Corporation seeks a seasoned Facility Security Officer to own and advance its industrial security program at the Torrance headquarters. Lead with initiative, ensure regulatory alignment, and build a best-in-class security posture across personnel, physical, and program security.

The role demands autonomy, strong judgment, and a track record of driving scalable improvements. It is a mission-driven, high-trust leadership position within a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an FSO or similar industrial security role.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a U.S. TOP SECRET clearance.
• Strong knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM, SCGs, DD Form 254, e-QIP, DISS, NISS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily 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 improve internal processes.
• Collaborate with Program Management, IT, Physical Security, Legal, Insider Threat, and others.
• Plan, build-out, and accredit OSAs, restricted spaces, and classified areas.
• Maintain DISS and NISS updates across locations.
• Conduct Security Vulnerability Assessments and drive corrective actions.
• Own access control, badge issuance, visitor control, and escort procedures.
• Deliver training including OPSEC, COMSEC, foreign travel, and document handling.
• Investigate and report security incidents with leadership and authorities.
• Review contract security docs like DD 254s and security sections of proposals.
• Update security policies and internal knowledge bases.

Skills

FSO experience

Top Secret clearance

Industrial security regs

Access control

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Fortastra Corporation seeks a seasoned Facility Security Officer to own and advance its industrial security program at the Torrance headquarters. Lead with initiative, ensure regulatory alignment, and build a best-in-class security posture across personnel, physical, and program security.

The role demands autonomy, strong judgment, and a track record of driving scalable improvements. It is a mission-driven, high-trust leadership position within a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment.