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What this role is
Cognition is seeking a founding Facility Security Officer to build and run their federal security program from scratch, managing facility clearances, personnel investigations, and compliance with defense contractor regulations. This role suits someone with deep NISPOM and cleared-facility experience who enjoys establishing processes at a high-growth company serving U.S. Government customers.
Our summary, not Cognition AI’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- 5+ years industrial security under NISP
- 2+ years as appointed or Assistant FSO at cleared contractor or tech company
- FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities certification (or willingness to complete it)
- Current ITPSO training
- Hands-on proficiency with DISS, NISS, NBIS/eQIP, and SF-86
- Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117, SEAD 4, SEAD 3 reporting, and DD Form 254
- Experience preparing for and passing DCSA security reviews
- Excellent written communication
- Ability to work on-site in Washington, D.C. and travel occasionally
Nice to have
- ISP certification or CDSE FSO curriculum completion
- SCI/SAP program security experience (CSSO/CPSO)
- Experience with FedRAMP, IL5/IL6, or classified cloud deployments
- Comfort with high-intensity, ambiguous environments
- Track record standing up FCL or security programs at startups new to federal market