Security Manager

Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to oversee the Industrial Security Program for two locations in Colorado (Colorado Springs and Aurora). The two locations are approximately 66 miles apart. This role is responsible for the safety and security of the organization's property, products, and people. The FSO supports the company's interests through all aspects of the 32 CFR Part 117 - National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), and other government regulations for a cleared Department of Defense contractor facility, as well as customer and company defined security requirements.

Submission Deadline: November 15, 2026

Prompt responses are encouraged because the deadline could be accelerated or delayed if, in our judgement, either is warranted.

What you will be doing:

• Process security clearances and tracks investigations via DISS
• Administer Security Education/Training to cleared employees
• Maintain all required records and manage facility clearance via NISS
• Ensure control of classified and controlled unclassified holdings including compliance with NIST SP 800-171 (CUI/CMMC) regulations
• Manage and implement physical security safeguards for the protection of personnel, information, and property in a cost effective, risk appropriate manner
• Lead security self-assessements, DCSA Security Reviews, and all other audits
• Provide security guidance to leadership at the Colorado Springs and Aurora locations
• Develop and implement security policy and provide direction consistent with organizational, DoD, and other government regulations
• Support the ISSM/ISSO to provide onsite operation and management support for safeguarding classified information systems and related COMSEC equipment

Performs supervisory responsibilities for all facets of the security program in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: planning, assigning, and directing; addressing complaints; attending leadership meetings; and resolving problems.

Must be willing to routinely travel between locations

Required Qualifications:

• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, tactics, and employees within a team. Typically has strong knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, possessing an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance*
• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Business or Cybersecurity domains) with a minimum of 6 years prior relevant experience OR graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated policy/procedure writing skills in previous roles
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, learn new skills quickly, demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities, be organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and self-motivated
• ISP Certification, Security+, CISSP, CPP or other security certification preferred
• Demonstrate a service-oriented attitude when executing job duties
• Familiarity with NIST security standards (e.g. Risk Management Framework and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)

The Opportunities of Employee-Ownership

• Providing important support to various projects and key systems across the company.
• Salary ranges between $85,000-$130,000, dependent on experience, qualifications and other relevant business criteria.
• • General benefits for full-time employees are described below.
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Paid Time Off
  • Educational Reimbursement Program
  • Sonalysts Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Sonalysts Retirement and Savings (401(K)) Plan
  • Transportation spending accounts
  • Our health benefits include:
  • Comprehensive medical coverage offered through a High Deductible Health Plan with a national network of providers. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) is offered, which is used in conjunction with the High Deductible Health Plan.
  • Life accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Dental coverage
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  
  Note: The foregoing description of benefits at Sonalysts is a highly simplified summary of a series of lengthy, complex, legal plan documents. Moreover, the plan documents are changed from time to time, both to address changes in the law and to address changes in the policies of the company. This highly simplified summary is provided solely to comply with Colorado law regarding the posting of the general nature of job opportunities, and not to convey any rights to any person. In every case, eligibility for any benefit, and the specific application of the benefit, provided under any such plan will be determined entirely by the applicable plan document itself without any reference to the highly simplified summary provided above. No right to any benefit will accrue to anyone by virtue of the foregoing highly simplified summary description.

*Maintaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check. Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government.


Sonalysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or other basis protected by law.


This job is not available to residents of New York City because of local law restrictions there.

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