Site Security Officer (FSO) — SCIF, Compliance & Leadership

Nooks; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Nooks is seeking a Security Manager to own site security, lead the security team, and serve as the primary liaison with government, defense, and industry partners. The role requires deep expertise in industrial and physical security, space accreditation, and risk mitigation at a senior level.

You will report to the Senior Manager of Industrial Security, drive accreditation activities, and ensure compliance with NISPOM, SCI, and SAP regulations while advancing security operations and client

Qualifications

• At least 9 years of experience in industrial and physical security, including cleared defense contracting or SAP environments.
• Experience serving as an FSO or in a role with equivalent authority.
• Deep working knowledge of NISPOM, SCI, and SAP requirements.
• Demonstrated people-management experience and team development.
• Strong executive presence and communication with senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record driving process improvements in a compliance-heavy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site and program security, ensuring full compliance with NISPOM, SCI, and SAP security regulations.
• Oversee site security operations and maintain high physical security readiness; report findings to the Senior Manager of Industrial Security.
• Own security incident response from resolution to root-cause analysis and corrective action.

Skills

Industrial security

Security leadership

FSO experience

NISPOM/SCI/SAP knowledge

Communication skills

Team management

Job description

Nooks is seeking a Security Manager to own site security, lead the security team, and serve as the primary liaison with government, defense, and industry partners. The role requires deep expertise in industrial and physical security, space accreditation, and risk mitigation at a senior level.

You will report to the Senior Manager of Industrial Security, drive accreditation activities, and ensure compliance with NISPOM, SCI, and SAP regulations while advancing security operations and client