About Castelion
Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We're designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.
Facility Security Officer (FSO)
The Facility Security Officer (FSO) will be responsible for implementing, managing, and overseeing all aspects of Castelion's security program. This includes personnel security, physical security, and information security in compliance with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and other applicable government regulations. The FSO will work closely with internal teams, government representatives, and external partners to maintain a secure environment for sensitive projects and information.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the companys primary point of contact for all security matters, ensuring compliance with NISPOM and DCSA requirements.
- Manage the day-to-day security operations, including physical security, personnel clearances, document control, and safeguarding classified information.
- Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure employee awareness of security responsibilities.
- Maintain and oversee the management of the Security Clearance Information System (JPAS/DISS) and ensure personnel clearances are accurately tracked and updated.
- Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and audits in compliance with DoD requirements.
- Manage the classified information storage, transmission, and destruction in accordance with federal guidelines.
- Liaise with government security officials, including the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other relevant entities.
- Conduct self-inspections and prepare for government security audits.
- Investigate and report security violations or incidents as required, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken.
- Oversee the physical security of Castelions facilities, ensuring access controls, alarm systems, and surveillance equipment are operating effectively.
- Maintain security documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and ensure compliance with the companys Technology Control Plan (TCP) and Insider Threat Program.
- Stay current on evolving security regulations, providing guidance and implementing necessary changes to maintain compliance.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in a security role, with at least 3 years as an FSO in a DoD contractor environment.
- In-depth knowledge of NISPOM, JPAS/DISS, e-QIP, and DCSA security processes.
- Active DoD Security Clearance (Secret level or higher).
- Proven ability to manage and execute security programs in a high-security environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with internal teams and government representatives.
- Experience in conducting security training and briefings.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- FSO Certification through the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE).
- Experience with export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and Technology Control Plans (TCP).
- Knowledge of insider threat detection and management.
Leadership Qualities
Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.
High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelions mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the companys technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.
All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment as Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medial, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers three weeks of paid time off per year.
ITAR Requirements:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of 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.
