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Helsingvia Greenhouse
Industrial Security Lead
Washington, DCPosted 6d ago
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About the Role
Who we are
Helsing develops artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities to protect and defend democracies. We are growing our US operations, cultivating an ambitious and committed team of mission-driven professionals to apply their skills to solve challenging problems.
The role
As the Industrial Security Lead for Helsing's US Business, you will own and advance every dimension of our security posture—from facilities and personnel security to CMMC compliance and COMSEC operations—ensuring we meet and exceed the stringent requirements of operating under a Special Security Agreement. This is more than locks, alarms, and compliance checklists; it's an opportunity to architect the security infrastructure that makes breakthrough AI capabilities possible for the warfighter, while navigating the unique complexities of foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) mitigation. If you thrive in high-stakes, mission-critical environments where your expertise directly safeguards the technologies that protect democracies, we want to hear from you.
The day-to-day
- Serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) for Helsing's US subsidiary, maintaining full compliance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DCSA requirements, and all obligations under the company's Special Security Agreement (SSA)
- Own and manage all aspects of facilities security, including physical security plans, access controls, intrusion detection systems, and classified space (SCIF/SAPF) accreditation and operations
- Lead the organization's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) readiness and compliance efforts, partnering cross-functionally with IT, engineering, and program teams to achieve and maintain required certification levels
- Manage the COMSEC program end-to-end, including account management, key material handling, destruction, and coordination with controlling authorities
- Ensure full compliance with SSA governance requirements, maintaining appropriate separation protocols, Technology Control Plans (TCPs), and Electronic Communications Plans (ECPs) while enabling operational efficiency across the organization
- Administer personnel security processes including clearance sponsorship, processing, briefings, debriefings, and continuous vetting monitoring through DISS and related systems
- Develop and deliver a robust security education, training, and awareness (SETA) program that builds a culture of security consciousness across all levels of the organization
- Serve as the primary liaison to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), the SSA Government Security Committee (GSC), and other cognizant security authorities
- Partner with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to ensure security operations are aligned with strategic growth objectives, including facility expansions and new program captures
- Manage classified material control, visitor control programs, and subcontractor security administration
- Lead incident reporting, security violation investigations, and corrective action implementation
- Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing security team capable of supporting rapid organizational growth and evolving program requirements
You should apply if you
- You have 8+ years of progressive industrial security experience, with at least 3 years managing security programs at a cleared defense contractor facility
- You've operated within a FOCI-mitigated environment—ideally under a Special Security Agreement (SSA) or Proxy Agreement—and understand the governance, reporting, and separation requirements that come with it
- You hold or have held FSO certification (FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities) and have hands-on experience with DCSA inspections and assessments
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