Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Your Dream. Our Team. About Rise8 We’re transforming the United States Government and we know that takes a dream team. We believe customer experience starts with employee experience, so we take care of our employees. We offer competitive pay and benefits, invest in employee growth, and offer a culture you can’t find anywhere else. At Rise8, we continuously achieve unreached heights through next-level tech, and on-the-level collaboration. Together, we create continuous impact. We turn breakdowns into breakthroughs, make small steps into giant leaps, and deliver game-changing products through culture-changing process. We pair Risers with their customer counterparts and practice pairing at every moment to elevate people and teams and deliver results fast and forever. We work in small teams and rotate between them frequently so that we are able to meet new challenges and explore new ideas. Our methodology is about experimenting and learning, and our culture is empowering. We subscribe to an ethos of kindness. We make a point to bring empathy to each and every project and are guided by a promise and a purpose: to deploy critical outcomes to prod in order to drive relentless progress. Not just an idea. But an outcome. A better world. A world where every day, fewer bad things happen because of bad software. Rise8 is certified as a Great Place to Work with 100% of employees saying they love working here. About You You want to make tomorrow better than today. You have a passion for high-speed security and you care about risk management over compliance. You believe the biggest vulnerability in any system is time. You live to securely reduce cycle time. You enjoy daily decision making and real product delivery. You help ensure project success and client satisfaction. You enjoy collaborative teams, pairing with team members, and inviting your clients to participate. You like to work alongside, and learn from, lean and agile leaders. You are a creative problem solver who is comfortable with uncertainty. You’re a curious and keen learner who thrives on enhancing your (and our) practices and knowledge.

As the Facility Security Officer (FSO) at Rise8, you will:

• Serve as the cornerstone of Rise8’s industrial security program — owning FCL maintenance, NISPOM compliance (32 CFR Part 117), and the company’s relationship with DCSA/DoD security authorities.
• Manage all personnel security lifecycle activities (e-QIP, NBIS, DISS, NISS) including investigations, upgrades, debriefs, CAC issuance, and VAR coordination.
• Act as the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO): develop and operate the Insider Threat program, deliver training, and run required monitoring and reporting activities.
• Develop, maintain, and socialize Security SOPs/SPPs, CUI handling guidance, acceptable use policies, and annual security training.
• Oversee physical security for Rise8 facilities and SCIF-equivalent environments: access control, alarms, visitor management, secure workspace design, and classified material handling/destruction.

Lead incident response for all security events (data spills, suspected compromises, unauthorized disclosures, loss/theft, personnel security issues) — coordinate investigations and required reporting to DCSA/DoD and internal leadership.

• Align industrial security with cyber and compliance programs (CMMC L2, NIST SP 800-171, FedRAMP High) to ensure consistent physical-to-digital governance and control mapping.
• Prepare for and lead DCSA Security Reviews, internal self-inspections, DD254 execution, contract security deliverables, and remediate audit findings quickly and transparently.
• Act as primary liaison to government security agencies and contracting officers; interpret contract security clauses and advise program teams on implementation.
• Provide security advisory support to executive leadership and program managers — translate contract/classified requirements into practical program controls and risk mitigations.

Mentor and train program teams and contributors on security best practices; drive continuous improvement of security processes and tooling. Maintain security program metrics and reporting for executive visibility (e.g., clearance timelines, open findings, training completion, VAR backlog).

Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance (required).

10+ years’ experience as an FSO in a DCSA-cleared facility or equivalent DoD/IC security role.

• Deep, working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DCSA requirements, DD254 processes, and government contract security execution.
• Hands-on experience with NBIS, DISS, and NISS systems and personnel security case management.
• Proven record preparing for and supporting DCSA inspections / assessments and conducting internal self-inspections.
• Strong incident response experience for security events and demonstrated ability to work with government stakeholders on investigations and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to brief senior leadership and draft clear policy documentation.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Completion of an FSO Program Management Course (or equivalent) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior military or government security background (Air Force, Space Force, DoD, VA, or IC).
• Familiarity with CUI handling, CMMC Level 2, and NIST SP 800-171 control implementation and audit readiness.
• Experience integrating physical/industrial security with cybersecurity programs (FedRAMP, Fed CISO guidance).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PSP, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting multiple contractor sites and hybrid/remote workforce security models.
• Comfortable advising on secure facility design and classified material handling for distributed teams.

Salary The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $144,000 to $173,000 regardless of final candidate location within the United States. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. Benefits

• Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce

Premium Insurance: We cover up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium on our base health plan, depending on pay band. We also cover 100% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage. Retirement: 401k match at 10% gross pay. Paid time off (PTO): 4 weeks combined accrued vacation and sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, your birthday, jury duty, and bereavement. Education & Training: Accrued budget of up to $3,500 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials. Home Office and Merch: We offer $750 per year for home office technology and equipment as well as $100 per year for Rise8 merch from our Swag Store. Wellness Budget: To encourage and support a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, we cover 100% reimbursement on a variety of wellness activities and products, up to $500 per calendar year. Rise8 is part of the Life Time Corporate Partner program. In lieu of your $500 annual wellness benefit, you can instead get a $75 monthly credit towards a Life Time membership ($900 annual benefit). Equipment: We offer a MacBook Pro All of Rise8’s work in this area is with Federal Government customers that require our employees involved with their projects be U.S. citizens. As such, this role requires U.S. citizenship. If hired, you would also be required to go through a background investigation.

Rise8 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider you for this role regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.