Mantis Space is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead and manage our industrial security program and ensure compliance with applicable U.S. government security requirements.
This position will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving security policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other applicable Department of Defense (DoD) regulations.
The FSO will serve as the primary point of contact for government security agencies, oversee personnel and facility security requirements, and partner with company leadership to establish scalable security practices that support our growing aerospace operations.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented security professional who can operate independently, navigate complex regulatory requirements, and build a strong culture of security awareness across the organization.
Backed by Montauk Capital and led by professionals with deep experience in space, defense, optics, photonics, and advanced engineering, Mantis brings together the ambition of an early-stage company with the technical rigor required for demanding aerospace applications. We are building our engineering capabilities and advanced R&D environment from the ground up and inviting talented people to help define what comes next.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the company’s industrial security program in accordance with NISPOM, DCSA guidance, and applicable government contract requirements.
- Maintain facility clearance requirements and manage security records, reporting, and compliance activities.
- Oversee personnel clearance processing, access eligibility, classified visit requests, and associated records.
- Administer security activities through DISS, NISS, and other applicable government systems.
- Develop and maintain security policies, standard operating procedures, and security awareness training.
- Prepare for and coordinate government security reviews, assessments, and inspections; manage corrective actions.
- Oversee classified information safeguarding, access controls, visitor management, and incident reporting as applicable.
- Partner with Operations, IT, Human Resources, and leadership on physical security and secure facility requirements.
- Monitor regulatory changes and support security requirements for contracts, subcontractors, and external partners.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of industrial security experience, including experience with a cleared government contractor.
- Experience serving as an FSO, Assistant FSO, or in a comparable industrial security role.
- Strong working knowledge of NISPOM, DCSA requirements, and facility and personnel security administration.
- Experience with DISS, NISS, and government security reporting and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage security priorities independently and communicate effectively across teams.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to maintain a U.S. government security clearance, as required for the position.
- Active Secret clearance or higher; ability to work onsite in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
What We Offer
At Mantis Space, the opportunity goes far beyond joining another engineering team. You will help build foundational technology for the future of orbital operations, collaborate with accomplished technical leaders, and have a meaningful voice in how complex systems—and the organization behind them—take shape. We pair that mission with a competitive rewards and benefits experience designed to support you at work and beyond:
- Work on a bold mission — Help develop first-of-its-kind orbital energy infrastructure that could change how spacecraft operate and enable future space missions.
- Make a visible impact — Join a growing, highly collaborative team where technical expertise, initiative, and thoughtful engineering decisions can shape the product and our processes.
- Competitive total rewards — Competitive compensation and potential stock option participation, subject to eligibility, company plan terms, and Board approval.
- Health coverage that matters — Company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for eligible employees, with multiple plan options available.
- Invest in your future — 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 6%, subject to plan terms.
- Time to recharge — Unlimited PTO as described in company recruiting materials, subject to the applicable time-off policy and role requirements, along with other available paid leave programs.
- Support for life beyond work — Access to eligible mental health and employee assistance resources, family-building support, wellness and fitness offerings, and care-navigation benefits.
- Everyday extras — Eligible cell phone and internet stipends, plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discount programs.