Senior FSO

Job Description

*You must be a U.S. Citizen with an ACTIVE Top Secret clearance to perform this role*

Strativ is partnering with a fast-growing, venture-backed defence technology company building AI-driven autonomous systems used in operations around the world. They're looking for a Senior Facility Security Officer to run and scale security operations in support of classified programmes at their D.C. site.

This role suits an adaptable, solutions-focused security professional who can keep things moving quickly without compromising on NISPOM compliance. You'll work closely with engineering, operations and programme teams to protect classified information and controlled technologies while helping the mission move forward.

What you'll be doing:

• Running day-to-day collateral security operations, including classified document control and accountability

• Supporting classified facility operations and managing Restricted Area access, entry/exit and end-of-day procedures

• Processing badge requests, running weekly new hire orientation and delivering security training

• Processing, disclosing and hosting foreign visits in line with NISPOM, and supporting classified meetings

• Processing Technology Control Plans and supporting ITAR/EAR compliance

• Responding to alarms, GSOC alerts, outages and security incidents, and documenting them according to policy

• Managing classified shipping and receiving

• Acting as Alternate Collateral COMSEC Officer

• Being a trusted security advisor to internal teams on requirements, reporting obligations and best practice

What they're looking for:

• U.S. Citizen with an ACTIVE Top Secret clearance (essential)

• Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities (Safeguarding certification)

• 5+ years in industrial security or cleared environments

• Working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117)

• Experience with DISS, NISS or equivalent systems

Nice to have:

• Background in a fast-paced or high-growth defence environment

• Experience with foreign visit processing and TCPs

• Experience supporting classified facilities or Restricted Areas

• Experience delivering security training and briefings

Washington, D.C., fully on-site

$100,000–$145,000 base + bonus + benefits + equity