Industrial Security Specialist at Quindar

Industrial Security Specialist I / II

About Quindar

Quindar builds modern, cloud-native satellite mission operations software with a simple mission: operate satellites like servers. Our platform replaces fragmented, legacy ground systems with an integrated, automation-driven approach that brings modern software velocity to space operations.

We’re a small, fast-moving team with deep aerospace and software roots, energized by hard problems and motivated by the real-world impact of the missions we support. If you want to work alongside sharp, ambitious people who move quickly, push boundaries, and are shaping the next chapter of space operations, Quindar is the place to do it.

The Role

Quindar is standing up and maturing an Industrial Security Program to support mission partners across the U.S. Government, including the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.

We are seeking an Industrial Security Specialist I / II who thrives in a hands-on environment and is excited to help build, scale, and sustain a compliant, high-impact security program. In this role, you will work closely with the Facility Security Officer and play a critical part in day-to-day industrial security operations, personnel security, compliance, and process development.

You will be a key contributor to implementing industrial security standards across new and existing secure spaces, directly enabling classified mission execution.

What You’ll Do

Industrial & Personnel Security Operations

• Manage the full personnel clearance lifecycle, including initial submissions, upgrades, reinvestigations, continuous vetting records, and associated reporting
• Review SF-86s for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to submission
• Process and track foreign travel, foreign contact, and other clearance reporting requirements
• Support classified onboarding and offboarding briefings for employees
• Process incoming and outgoing Visit Access Requests
• Provide local visitor control and classified meeting support
  
  

Compliance, Inspections & Program Development

• Assist with DCSA self-inspections, assessments, audits, and corrective actions
• Help develop, revise, and maintain security policies, SPPs, SOPs, and internal procedures
• Support the rollout, maintenance, and continuous improvement of security compliance software
• Ensure the Industrial Security Program remains inspection-ready, compliant, and scalable
  
  

Physical & Information Security

• Support physical security operations, including badging, visitor access, and secure storage
• Assist with classified document control, including inventory management, secure handling, transmission, and storage of classified materials and media
• Support secure shipping and couriering of classified documents and physical media as required
  
  

Training & Program Growth

• Support the development and delivery of security training, education, and awareness programs
• Assist with security briefings and internal presentations
• Create and implement new security processes for newly established secure facilities and environments
• Complete the CDSE DCSA FSO Possessing Facilities Certification within six months of hire
• Support ad hoc projects as the Industrial Security Program continues to grow and evolve
  
  

This Role Is a Great Fit If You

• Enjoy building structure where minimal processes currently exist
• Are comfortable wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced, growing environment
• Take pride in precision, compliance, and enabling mission success
• Are confident in your industrial security knowledge and when you don’t know something, your response is, “I’ll find out.”
• Thrive as a trusted, proactive partner to FSOs, program teams, and mission stakeholders
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• U.S. Citizen
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to be submitted for Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• 2–4 years of DoD / DCSA industrial security experience supporting an FSO or CSSO
• Hands-on experience with DISS, NISS, SWFT, and NBIS
• Working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and DoD 5200-series manuals
• Experience managing the full clearance lifecycle (initials, upgrades, reinvestigations)
• Experience submitting foreign travel and other clearance-related reports
• Experience with classified document control, including secure handling, inventory, and transmission
• Experience working directly and professionally with program managers, customers, government partners, and vendors
• Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Experience helping build or scale security processes in a growing organization
  
  

Preferred

• CDSE DCSA FSO Possessing Facilities Certification
• Experience supporting DCSA accreditations and annual inspections
• Prior involvement in day-to-day SCIF operations
• Experience working in a startup or small company environment during periods of rapid growth or major contract wins
• Experience with SCI nominations and associated reporting requirements
• Experience implementing or scaling security software systems to support an Industrial Security Program
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• The Industrial Security Program is inspection-ready, compliant, and scalable
• Clearance actions, reporting, and onboarding are processed accurately and efficiently
• Employees feel informed and supported through clear security guidance and training
• Security tools, policies, and SOPs are well-documented, implemented, and continuously improved
• The FSO and mission teams trust you as a reliable, proactive partner
• Classified programs operate smoothly, securely, and with minimal disruption
  
  

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be one of the following:

(i) a U.S. citizen or national;

(ii) a U.S. lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder);

(iii) a refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157; (iv) an asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158; or otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
  
  

Why You’ll Love Working at Quindar

• We work in a cutting-edge industry, and you’ll be part of a small team with a large, direct impact on our customers’ space missions
• We take work-life balance seriously. Employees are required to take at least 15 days off annually, with unlimited PTO, and we observe most U.S. federal government holidays
• Mental health is just as important as physical health, and we provide quarterly health and wellness benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, with 100% employee coverage
• We encourage long-term financial planning and provide 4% 401(k) matching
• Each year, we host a four-day company offsite. Past locations include San Francisco, Nashville, Denver, Santa Fe, New Orleans, San Diego, Bozeman, and New York City
• Our culture and company are continually evolving, and you’ll play a key role in shaping the next major or minor version of Quindar
  
  

Compensation Range: $85K - $110K