Aalyria Careers

Aalyria Careers

Alternate Facility Security Officer

Hybrid (Washington, DC, US) · Contract

No sponsorshipDetected 12 hours ago
TypeScriptCybersecuritySOC OperationsSAPCommunication

About the role

  • This role operates in a lean, high-trust security team environment where individual accountability and operational discipline are essential.
  • The selected candidate will join during the facility pre-accreditation phase and will have significant influence over how the personnel security program is built from the ground up.

Responsibilities

  • Personnel Security - Primary Function Own the full clearance lifecycle in DISS: initiation, SF-86 submission, status tracking, reinvestigation scheduling, and final adjudication follow-through for all Aalyria personnel.
  • Administer the SCI access program: coordinate indoctrination nominations with government security representatives, manage indoctrination and debriefing documentation, and maintain access records across all authorized compartments.
  • Identify, document, and report adverse information to DCSA in accordance with NISPOM requirements; maintain a full audit trail of reporting actions and disposition.
  • Process and track visit authorization requests (VARs) and incoming visit certifications; maintain a current visit log and coordinate access for all incoming cleared visitors.
  • Maintain complete, reconciled employee access records across all classification levels, network domains, and program accesses, in audit-ready condition at all times.
  • Facility Security - AFSO Duties Serve as designated AFSO of record; perform FSO responsibilities in the FSO's absence and maintain current DCSA designation documentation.
  • Manage day-to-day physical security operations: access control record maintenance, security container accountability, combination change tracking, and end-of-day security checks.
  • Administer the classified document control and destruction program; maintain destruction certificates, document inventories, and chain of custody records.
  • Conduct periodic self-inspections and security posture reviews; document findings, corrective actions, and closure status.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of progressive personnel security and industrial security experience in a cleared DoD contractor environment.
  • Demonstrated, hands-on proficiency with DISS (Defense Information System for Security), must be current and operational, not merely familiar.
  • In-depth working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and its practical application in an active industrial security program.
  • Experience administering SCI access programs, including indoctrination and debriefing coordination with government security representatives.
  • Experience identifying, evaluating, and reporting adverse information and foreign contact/travel incidents in accordance with NISPOM requirements.
  • FSO certification via CDSE (Center for Development of Security Excellence), current certification required or demonstrable progress toward completion.
  • demonstrated ability to draft factual, complete security incident reports, adverse information referrals, and briefing content.
  • U.S. citizenship required, no exceptions.
  • submit to DCSA as required under NISPOM.
  • Support the insider threat program: maintain required records, submit reports through appropriate channels, and coordinate with the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) on referral and disposition actions.

Nice to have

  • Prior AFSO designation of record under an active Facility Clearance (FCL), direct DCSA interface experience is a significant differentiator.
  • Experience in an IC contractor environment with personnel holding multiple SCI compartment accesses and/or SAP accesses.
  • Experience coordinating SAP access nominations, tracking, and debriefings with Program Security Officers across multiple programs.
  • Familiarity with insider threat program requirements under NISPOM Chapter 3 and experience supporting referral and adjudication processes.
  • Experience supporting DCSA security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and responding to DCSA findings and corrective action requirements.
  • Familiarity with physical security operations in an ICD 705-compliant SCIF environment.
  • Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) strongly preferred and will be weighted heavily in the selection process.
  • Candidates without a current polygraph will be considered

Compensation

  • Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (401(k), dental, vision, health, life insurance), paid time off, and equity options.
  • Administer the security briefing and education program: conduct initial security briefings, annual refreshers, program-specific indoctrinations, and debriefings for departing personnel, maintain complete and audit-ready briefing records.

Benefits

  • Compensation and Equity: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (401(k), dental, vision, health, life insurance), paid time off, and equity options.
  • Flexibility: Flexible working arrangements including hybrid remote/in-office schedules.

Company info

  • Aalyria is a leading technology company that supplies laser communications technology and temporospatial software-defined networking platforms to the aerospace industry.
  • With technology acquired from Google, Aalyria is at the forefront of innovation in satellite and airborne mesh networks, as well as cislunar and deep-space communications.
  • We are revolutionizing the orchestration and management of planetary mesh networks using any radio or optical spectrum, any orbit, and any hardware across land, sea, air, and space.
  • Work at a cutting-edge company shaping the future of aerospace communications.
  • Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where your contributions matter.
  • Inclusive Culture: Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where your contributions matter.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer Statement: Aalyria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  • We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizenship required, no exceptions
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