Facility Security Officer

Stratolaunch · Mojave, California, United States

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-10-06
  • Confirmed live on 14 October 2026

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Job description

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.

To achieve these great efforts, Stratolaunch needs a dynamic security professional to serve as our Facility Security Officer. The Facility Security Officer (FSO) position is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the security program to ensure all departments and team members comply with internal policies and procedures as well as government regulations, customer contract, and other applicable standards. The FSO will lead the company’s efforts for its physical security along with compliance with any government regulatory agencies. This includes leadership for maintaining and implementing the company’s physical security process, visitor control, security processing, classification management, asset protection, and contributing to cyber security. The FSO will provide measurable input to company processes and standards to achieve security objectives. The Company will look to the FSO to align the security objectives with the business objectives and apply the appropriate risk management framework to achieve overall Company success. This FSO may be asked to manage multiple company locations from a physical security perspective.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The FSO must implement a security Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) program to adhere to all contractual and government requirements to include:

· National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP800-171 publications

· DoD 5220.22, National Industrial Security Program (NISPM)

· DoD 5220.22-M, NISP Operating Manual (NISPOM)

· JAFANs

· ICDs

· DD254 forms provided by the Government and/or prime contractors

The FSO will supervise and direct security measures necessary for implementing applicable requirements of this NISPOM and related Federal requirements for classified information. In addition, this person must have a strong attention to detail, be well organized and be passionate about and motivate others to protect Stratolaunch, our partners, and our customers’ data. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and problem solving abilities. Security Processing:

· Implement, track, and manage a robust security program at Stratolaunch, ensuring compliance with industry standards, best practices, and Government flow-downs

· Support all functions of the security department including: training, risk identification, visit authorization, contractual documentation coordination, and foreign visitor procedures/access

· Apply industrial security standards related to document handling and custodial duties; JPAS; ISFD; STEPP; NISS corporate and government installations; visitor group security administration; and security planning for classified meetings and conferences.

· Coordinate, communicate, and cooperate with DoD, DSS, NISP, DISCO, DOHA, and federal investigators to ensure timely processing of employee documents and requests;

· Write and articulate security plans including Standard Operating Procedures, Security Processes, and Security Policies.

· Develops, maintains, and monitors adherence with company security policies and procedures to include inspections with DSS, DoD and other mandates.

· Plan and instruct in-house security education programs, including proper destruction and keeping of classified data.

· Ensure all appropriate personnel have attended security education programs and sufficient and auditable documentation is maintained and accessible.

· Develop, implement, and manage security requirements in support of the NISP and other security programs

· Keep company leadership informed at all times of any suspected compromise to security systems

· Own responsibility for physical security of assets including data to include, but not limited to: visitor management, access control, alarm accesses, and semi-annual testing with vendors.

· Lead Corporate Insider Threat Program as the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO)

· Documents and keeps detailed records on documents entrusted to Stratolaunch, to include conformance with Stratolaunch’s internal document and retention repository schedules or requirements.

· Provides derivative classification services to ensure adequate levels of document and classification legends are utilized on documents.

Physical Security:

· Analyze and maintain appropriate levels of controls security documents and manuals.

· Ensure adequate and working controls (e.g. badging, locks, scanners, authentication, etc.) adequately secure all Company perimeter and rooms holding assets and data requiring additional protection.

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