Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Towards the end of our interview process is an in-person interview.

Do you want to help make the world safe from cyber attack? 

At Corelight, we believe that the best approach to cybersecurity risk starts with the network. Attackers can evade endpoint detection, firewalls and many other technologies - but they can’t avoid leaving digital footprints on the networks they traverse. Built on open-source innovations from Zeek, Suricata and YARA and refined through years of real-world use, Corelight transforms network footprints from physical, virtual and cloud networks into actionable insights. Our customers use these insights to speed incident response and proactively hunt for threats.

Corelight is looking for an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO), reporting to the General Counsel. As FSO for Corelight Federal, LLC, you will be responsible for providing onsite support for all security actions in accordance with NISPOM and other Federal government security regulations. The FSO will serve as the liaison with US government counterparts, conduct security briefings and debriefings, perform periodic self-inspections, and manage incident response and security violation reporting. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting the legal team on various compliance and contractual matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all security operations including personnel clearance processing, tracking, education, reporting, debriefs and any other duties administratively.
• Process necessary badges, visit requests and certifications for Corelight Federal’s facility.
• Utilize personnel clearance data systems and other security software in the performance of assigned duties.  
• Prepare, issue and maintain DD254s. 
• Participate in and perform inspections and audits. 
• Maintain certification and accreditation of facility eligibility (FCL maintenance and renewal coordination) as well as personnel.
• Create and update security plans, procedures, and instructions.
• Develop and administer a comprehensive security education and awareness training program.
• Maintain and coordinate excellent working relationships with government agencies, including Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) representatives.
• Assure compliance with all government and company security regulations.
• Oversee all duties assigned to the security/front desk for the cleared facility.

This position requires U.S. Security Clearance.

• As a key member of the legal team, perform other duties as requested to support legal and compliance efforts across a variety of subject matters  (including privacy, AI, product management and product certifications, manufacturing, engineering and sales) especially as it relates to federal and SLED business verticals and developing a growing understanding of government contracting (FAR/DFAR and related flow-down terms).

Core Competencies

• Self-starter with the ability to meet or exceed deadlines, prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment;
• Sble plan and organize work to achieve goals; achieves targeted results with minimal supervision; is accountable for own actions and works well cross-functionally;
• Possess excellent verbal & written communications skills; provides timely, well organized verbal & written information; listens attentively to others and retains/processes information;
• Builds alliances, partnerships & collaboration with other business stakeholders;

Able to develop strategic short & long term plans; arranges priorities to meet goals & deadlines; consults & collaborates with appropriate people; and

• Collaborate cross functionally as a team player with a strong desire to provide business focused compliance support.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.
• Must have experience implementing NISPOM requirements, ideally at a technology company

Education/ Experience

• This position requires a BA or BS degree and at least 5 years of experience with industrial security, NISPOM, clearance processing, document control, and physical security; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of the following CDSE course: Essentials of Industrial Security Management.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in the U.S. Government, DoD, Intelligence, or contractor community in security management.
• Minimum of five years of experience in Industrial Security with associated training and credentials.  
• Experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) is strongly preferred, with demonstrated project management capabilities and risk assessment/mitigation experience.  
• Familiarity with NISPOM and DCID guidance documents.
• Significant experience with DCSA Defense Information Security System (DISS)
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP requirements and compliance efforts, understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and experience with compliance program development. 
• Knowledge of privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and understanding of AI governance and emerging technology compliance are highly desirable.

Location

• U.S. remote but able to travel as needed and be available during Eastern Standard Time business hours. 

The successful candidate will also have:

• Strong analytics capabilities and excellent judgment in solving complex problems with practical business solutions;
• A great positive attitude; 
• The ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight time frames in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to pivot and adapt quickly and fluidly, think practically and be solution-oriented; and
• Curiosity and a willingness to tackle matters outside their area of expertise.

Fueled by investments from top-tier venture capital organizations such as Crowdstrike, Accel and Insight, Corelight is the fastest growing network detection and response platform in the industry.  Our customers trust us to protect mission-critical assets in leading enterprises, government, and research institutions worldwide.   We are leading the way with AI-assisted workflows, machine learning models, cloud security and SaaS-based solutions to arm defenders with the tools and knowledge they need to disrupt cyber attacks.    Our team of passionate innovators are dedicated to solving some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture. Corelight is committed to a geographically distributed yet connected employee base with employees working from home and office locations around the world.   At Corelight, we are proud of our diversity of background and thought, and we’re united by our strong shared culture and values.

We are looking forward to meeting you.  Check us out at www.corelight.com