Director, Security (FSO) - Cleared Programs

Director, Security (FSO) - Cleared Programs

Location: Huntsville, AL

Work Environment: On-Site

Role Summary:

Exiger is seeking a Director, Security (FSO) to lead and scale the security function for a highly strategic, federally aligned program. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, this individual will serve as the senior security authority responsible for establishing, governing, and operating a multi-site classified security program, including a primary SCIF environment in Huntsville and a secondary SCIF presence in Northern Virginia. This role blends hands-on execution with program-level leadership, ensuring compliance with NISPOM, DCSA requirements, and customer directives while enabling rapid mission execution in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the senior leader responsible for all security and industrial security matters across the program

• Lead compliance with NISPOM, DCSA requirements, ICDs, and contract-specific security obligations

• Establish and operate a multi-site security model, including oversight of SCIF environments in Huntsville and governance of a secondary SCIF location in Northern Virginia

• Deputize and manage a cleared team member to support day-to-day operations at the Northern Virginia site

• Lead preparation for and response to DCSA inspections, audits, and security reviews, ensuring continuous audit readiness

• Own personnel security processes including clearance sponsorship, onboarding, indoctrination, debriefing, and continuous evaluation

• Ensure proper execution of DD254 requirements, visit authorizations, access controls, and classified material handling procedures

• Serve as the senior advisor on insider threat program execution and reporting

• Partner with program leadership, government stakeholders, and security officials to enable compliant, efficient mission delivery

• Provide security input into facility stand-up, program onboarding, and operational planning efforts

• Develop and maintain security policies, SOPs, training programs, and governance structures

• Drive consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across security processes and workflows

What You Need:

• Demonstrated experience leading industrial security or cleared security programs within federal, defense, or intelligence environments

• Deep knowledge of NISPOM, DCSA requirements, and classified information handling procedures

• Experience managing SCIF environments and multi-site security operations

• Strong understanding of personnel security systems and processes (e.g., DISS, NBIS)

• Proven experience leading DCSA audits, inspections, and compliance reviews

• Ability to operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on operator in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior government stakeholders and internal leadership

• Active TS/SCI clearance required; TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph strongly preferred

Professional Experience Required:

• 5+ years of experience in industrial security, facility security, or related roles

• Experience working within DoD, Intelligence Community, or federal contractor environments

• Prior experience supporting classified programs and secure facilities is strongly preferred

• Experience establishing or scaling security operations for new facilities is a plus

• Active TS/SCI clearancerequired

Certifications (Preferred):

• FSO Certification (CDSE or equivalent)

• Insider Threat Program training

• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or equivalent

Why Exiger:

Exiger is transforming how governments understand and manage supply chain and software risk. This role offers a rare opportunity to:

• Stand up and secure a mission-critical facility supporting national security priorities

• Work directly with federal stakeholders and security authorities to ensure compliant operations

• Build and scale security processes for a high-visibility, classified program

• Play a foundational role in enabling secure operations from day one

Why You'll Love Working at Exiger:

• High-performance culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.

• Discretionary Time Off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time off

• Industry leading health, vision, and dental benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave

• Flexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicable

• Focus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programming

• Purposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certifications

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