Senior Security Operations Manager

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $175,000 - $225,000 / year

Description

As the Senior Security Operations Manager at Impulse, you will lead day-to-day industrial security operations while serving as the primary Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) responsibilities as a key sub-duty. The position ensures full compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoD directives, and customer security requirements in support of national security programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the security operations team, providing strategic oversight and operational execution for personnel, physical, information, and insider threat security programs
• Serve as the designated Facility Security Officer (FSO), implementing and maintaining the company's industrial security program in compliance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117). This includes personnel clearance processing (DISS/NBIS), classified document control, self-inspections, training/awareness programs, incident investigations, and DCSA liaison
• Serve as Insider Threat Program Security Senior Official (ITPSO), establishing and managing the Insider Threat Program per NISPOM requirements. This includes developing the program plan, self-certification to DCSA, training, behavioral monitoring, risk analysis, and integration with counterintelligence and security operations
• Oversee physical security measures, access control, SCIF management (where applicable), visitor control, and protection of classified materials and IT assets

• Support contract security requirements (e.g., DD Form 254 reviews), proposal activities, audits, and cross-functional collaboration with Program Management, Engineering, IT, Legal, and HR.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive Security experience in industrial/information security within USG and/or cleared defense contractor environments, including 5+ years in leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience serving as or supporting an FSO under NISPOM; strong knowledge of DCSA processes, personnel security, and classified handling procedures
• Demonstrated experience as or supporting an ISSM/ISSO, including RMF, SSP development, and system authorization
• Familiarity with Insider Threat Programs and ITPSO responsibilities under NISPOM
• Relevant certifications (e.g., FSO training, CISSP, CISM, or IAM Level III equivalent)
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance and SCI eligibility (polygraph may be required)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated Experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) and SCI environments
• 5+ years of demonstrated security experience within aerospace, space, or advanced technology programs
• Former Military, Government, Intelligence Community experience
• Familiarity with classified information systems, to include Risk Management Framework (RMF), System Security Plans (SSPs), and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
• Demonstrated experience with modern security tools for monitoring and automation

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.