[Hiring] Industrial Security Officer @TeleWorld Solutions

Role Description

TeleWorld Solutions is seeking an experienced Industrial / Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead the company's transition into the cleared government contracting space. This position is responsible for obtaining TWS'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 TWS through the facility clearance process, develop the policies, procedures, systems, and controls to support classified contracts, and build a scalable security program from the ground up.

• Lead all efforts to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Facility Clearance (FCL)
• Serve as TWS'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, including clearance sponsorships, investigations, visit requests, access authorizations, indoctrinations, and debriefings
• Maintain DISS, NISS, NBIS, and other required government security systems
• Prepare and administer DD 254s 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

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work and the requirement 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 experience successfully leading or directly supporting the acquisition of a Department of Defense Facility Clearance (FCL)
• Demonstrated 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
• Experience utilizing 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 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

Benefits

• Opportunity to build and shape the company's industrial security program from the ground up
• Support for mission-critical government customers
• Veteran-friendly team environment

Company Description

TeleWorld Solutions is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.