Facility Security Officer - Security

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York's complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York's existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We're looking to expand our team across the board.

York is seeking an experienced Senior Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead our industrial security operations and serve as the critical nexus between our Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs.

In this role, you will oversee a dedicated team of security professionals, driving cross-functional compliance across NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), ICDs, and customer-specific directives. You will be responsible for physical, personnel, operational, and information security across diverse program boundaries, maintaining high standards of regulatory compliance and operational readiness.

This role will be fully on-site in our Greenwood Village, Colorado office.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Enterprise Management:

• Direct, mentor, and supervise a team of industrial security specialists, security analysts, and physical security personnel.
• Establish team priorities, workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and resource allocation across multiple facilities and security disciplines.

DoD & IC Convergence:

• Serve as the primary security interface and subject matter expert bridging DoD (DCSA) directives and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs 503, 704, 705).
• Harmonize compliance requirements, security overlays, and program protection strategies across collateral, Special Access Program (SAP), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments.
• Maintain strong liaison relationships with government agency sponsors, security directors, and contracting officers across both sectors.

Program Management & Compliance:

• Oversee facility security clearances (FCL) and manage security inspections/audits conducted by DCSA, IC customer representatives, and external auditors.
• Guide the accreditation, maintenance, and oversight of cleared facilities, including closed areas and Secure Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).

Personnel & Operational Security:

• Direct enterprise personnel security processing via DISS, NBIS/e-QIP, and agency-specific clearance databases.
• Lead the company-wide Insider Threat Program and OPSEC strategy, ensuring continuous evaluation and threat mitigation.
• Manage foreign travel, foreign contact reporting, and export control alignment (ITAR/EAR) in coordination with legal and compliance teams.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI); willingness to undergo a counterintelligence polygraph if required.
• CDSE FSO Certification for Possessing Facilities.
• 7+ years of progressive security experience within the US defense/intelligence industry, including direct supervisory/team management experience.
• Proven track record managing security operations across both DoD and IC customer frameworks.
• Knowledge & Systems: Deep expertise with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), SEADs, and relevant ICDs (704, 705, etc.). Hands-on proficiency with DISS, NISS, NBIS, and IC-specific systems.
• Willingness to work full-time in our Greenwood Village, CO office; this position does not support remote or hybrid work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial Security Professional (ISP®) certification.
• Experience managing SCIF construction, accreditation, and ICD 705 physical security standards.
• Familiarity with COMSEC management and SAP security administration.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Participation in our discretionary annual bonus and equity programs.

This role is eligible to participate in our equity award program. Any award is discretionary and not guaranteed and may be contingent upon individual and/or Company performance. The amount, timing, and terms of any equity award will be determined in accordance with the Company's equity incentive plan and applicable policies. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and accomplishment-specific awards.

How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the "Apply" link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.