Industrial/Facility Security Officer

About the role

TeleWorld Solutions is seeking an experienced Industrial / Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead the company’s transition into the cleared government contracting space. The role is responsible for obtaining TeleWorld’s initial Department of Defense Facility Clearance (FCL), establishing and administering a NISPOM‑compliant industrial security program, and serving as the company’s designated FSO. The successful candidate will guide the organization through the facility clearance process, develop the necessary policies, procedures, systems, and controls to support classified contracts, and build a scalable security program from the ground up while partnering closely with executive leadership, government customers, legal counsel, and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

Responsibilities

• Lead all efforts required to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Facility Clearance (FCL).
• Serve as TeleWorld’s designated Facility Security Officer and industrial security subject‑matter expert.
• Act as the primary liaison with DCSA, government sponsors, customers, and executive leadership.
• Develop and execute the company’s industrial security strategy and cleared contracting roadmap.
• Guide leadership through FCL requirements, including KMP reviews, exclusion resolutions, organizational documentation, and compliance activities.
• Establish and administer the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) in accordance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117).
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, training, and compliance programs.
• Manage personnel security processes: clearance sponsorships, investigations, visit requests, access authorizations, indoctrinations, and debriefings.
• Maintain DISS, NISS, NBIS, and other required government security systems.
• Prepare and administer DD254s and subcontractor security requirements.
• Conduct self‑inspections, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to ensure audit readiness.
• Deliver Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) programs.
• Manage classified material accountability, storage requirements, and access controls, as applicable.
• Support proposal, capture, and contract startup efforts by identifying security requirements.
• Advise leadership on industrial security risks, compliance obligations, and classified growth opportunities.
• Establish scalable security processes to support future cleared business growth.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship (required to obtain and maintain access to U.S. Government classified information).
• Active Secret security clearance.
• 5+ years of progressive industrial security experience.
• Previous experience serving as a Facility Security Officer (FSO).
• Demonstrated success leading or directly supporting the acquisition of a Department of Defense Facility Clearance (FCL).
• Experience establishing an industrial security program for a company entering the cleared contractor environment.
• Strong working knowledge of NISPOM and related industrial security regulations.
• Experience working directly with DCSA and government security representatives.
• Experience administering personnel security, facility security, and security compliance programs.
• Proficiency with DISS, NISS, NBIS, and other government security systems.
• Experience preparing and administering DD254 requirements.
• Ability to independently build, implement, and mature security programs with minimal oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities (FSO‑P) certification.
• ISP®, CPP®, Security+, or similar security certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field.
• Experience developing security governance frameworks and compliance programs in growing organizations.

Knowledge & Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of NISPOM and industrial security best practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal security regulations and contractual requirements.
• Capability to advise executive leadership on strategic security matters.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional discretion, professionalism, and integrity when handling sensitive information.

Benefits

TeleWorld Solutions values veterans and veteran spouses, offering a veteran‑friendly environment and competitive benefits. The company is committed to a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of protected characteristics.