Director of Government Security
Core
Lead and own the industrial security program for autonomous spacecraft and space-based interceptors, ensuring compliance with NISPOM, SEAD 3, and government contracts while managing multi-site security operations.
Role type
Director of Government Security (Industrial Security)
Builds
Industrial security program, compliance frameworks, and security operations across multiple facilities
Domain
National Security / Space Systems / Defense Contracting
Required skills
NISPOM compliance, DCSA processes, Top Secret/SCI clearance management, multi-site program oversight, subcontractor security review, personnel security functions, incident response, team leadership
Preferred skills
FSO experience on classified government contracts, startup environment adaptability, ambiguity tolerance
Technologies
NISPOM, SEAD 3, DD254, SPP, Continuous Vetting (CV)
Responsibilities
Manage industrial security program compliance with NISPOM and government contracts; Serve as primary liaison to DCSA and federal law enforcement; Lead security operations across multiple facilities; Manage personnel security functions including clearance processing and training; Hire and develop a security team; Collaborate on cross-functional security disciplines including insider threat and information assurance
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership
