Facility Security Officer

Department: Information Technology

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000 / year

Description

We are seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead our industrial security program and manage classified facility operations in compliance with applicable DoD and IC regulations. In addition to core FSO responsibilities, you will serve as the interim COMSEC Manager, overseeing cryptographic keying material, communications security, and related procedures.

This role requires regular interaction with U.S. government agencies and program stakeholders, including DCSA, NSA, DoD, and intelligence community representatives such as the NRO. You’ll play a key role in keeping us continuously compliant and inspection-ready across classified operations.

As Impulse grows, COMSEC responsibilities will transition to a dedicated COMSEC Manager. You’ll help lay the groundwork, mature the processes, and hand off the program smoothly.


Responsibilities

Facility / Physical Security (FSO Duties)

• Operate and maintain secure spaces (SCIF/SAPF/closed areas), including access control, IDS/CCTV/alarms, visitor procedures, and emergency response plans.
• Author and maintain Security Plans, Fixed Facility Checklists, and Emergency Action/Destruction Plans per 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and ICD 705.
• Plan and execute self-inspections; lead DCSA assessments and track closure of vulnerabilities.

COMSEC Management (Interim Responsibility)

• Serve as the interim Primary COMSEC Custodian until a dedicated COMSEC Manager is hired.
• Manage the company COMSEC account in accordance with NSA/CSS Policy 3-16, DoDM 8523.01, and applicable NSA guidance.
• Receive, inventory, safeguard, and destroy cryptographic keying material and Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI).
• Maintain all required KMI/EKMS records and report COMSEC incidents.
• Oversee an alternate custodian (no Two-Person Integrity required).
• Build documentation and train personnel in preparation for transitioning to a full-time COMSEC Manager.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility (existing clearance strongly preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in industrial/government security, including direct experience as an FSO, AFSO, or COMSEC Custodian.
• Proficiency with security systems and tools such as DISS, NISS, e-QIP/eApp, SWFT, and KMI/EKMS platforms (LCMS, DIAS, etc.).
• Experience working with any of the following:
  • 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM)
  • ICD 705
  • DoD 5205.07 series
  • NSA/CSS Policy 3-16
  • DoDM 8523.01
• Experience interfacing with DCSA, DoD, NSA, NRO, or other U.S. government agencies during audits or contract support.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to brief executive leadership and government inspectors.
• Ability to obtain required CDSE certifications (e.g., FSO for Possessing Facilities, COMSEC Custodian) within 6 months of hire.
  
  

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting SCI, SAP, or SAPF programs.
• Industry certifications such as:
  • Security+ CE
  • CISSP
  • Industrial Security Professional (ISP) – NCMS
  • Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP)
  • Certified COMSEC Custodian (CCC) or equivalent
• Familiarity with:
  • Insider Threat Program implementation
  • Cross-domain solution security
  • Hardware-centric or classified R&D environments
  • Export control and ITAR/EAR compliance
    

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.


To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.