Space Industrial & Personnel Security Lead

Telemetry Today LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Varda Space Industries seeks an experienced Industrial and Personnel Security Manager to lead the day‑to‑day industrial security and personnel security program execution. You will design practical processes and ensure readiness across HR, IT, Legal, Engineering, and Mission Management, from onboarding to launch and recovery.

You will report to the Director of Security and may serve as Alternate FSO after required training, while ensuring compliance with DoD and government requirements and

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant industrial security experience in a DoD or Intelligence Community contractor environment.
• A track record of ownership: administering clearance actions, reporting, training, and information controls.
• Strong working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DD Form 254 requirements, and security classification guides.
• Hands-on proficiency with DISS and NBIS, and the ability to use NISS and customer systems.
• Working knowledge of ICD 704 security requirements for SCI personnel.
• Strong written communication, organization, discretion, and judgment.
• Ability to work independently and build repeatable processes in a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Run the industrial security program in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and contract requirements.
• Own facility clearance records and prepare updates for FSO review.
• Lead annual self-inspections and track corrective actions to closure.
• Coordinate with HR, IT, Legal, Engineering, and Business Development for program readiness.
• Support insider threat administration under ITPSO oversight and document security incidents.
• Be the go-to advisor for employees and leaders on security guidance and tools.

Skills

Security program ownership

NISPOM knowledge

DISS/NBIS proficiency

Clearance handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, business administration, or related field

Tools

DISS

NBIS

NISS

Job description

Varda Space Industries seeks an experienced Industrial and Personnel Security Manager to lead the day‑to‑day industrial security and personnel security program execution. You will design practical processes and ensure readiness across HR, IT, Legal, Engineering, and Mission Management, from onboarding to launch and recovery.

You will report to the Director of Security and may serve as Alternate FSO after required training, while ensuring compliance with DoD and government requirements and