Contractor Program Security Officer

Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems, from sensors to spacecraft, that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. Our mission is simple and ambitious: redefine space—for people, systems, and missions in every domain. Umbra’s ecosystem operates through three business units: Remote Sensing (the data), Space Systems (the components), and Mission Solutions (the platforms).Together, our teams develop capabilities that deliver persistent access, resilient performance, and mission-ready solutions, advancing U.S. space leadership while keeping the world safe and informed.

About the Job

The CPSO/CSSO will lead the charge on security operations, ensuring personnel clearances and the protection of our facilities are top-notch. We're looking for a dynamic, hands-on leader who can roll out innovative policies, procedures, and tech to keep both our physical assets and sensitive info safe. This role is all about collaboration, working closely with internal teams and external agencies to stay ahead of security regulations at every level. If you’re passionate about building a secure, cutting-edge environment, we want you to lead the way!

This is an on-site position based in our Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA office.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the development and stewardship of Umbra’s Security program, ensuring compliance with USG requirements for all sensitive information, including CUI and Compartmented data for DoD and IC customers.

Assist in the development of a framework to ensure continuous compliance with USG contractual, legal, and regulatory security requirements.

Supervise security measures in line with NISP requirements (32 CFR Part 117), Intelligence Community Directives, (ICDs) and related USG security standards.

Collaborate with shared services teams, to ensure a comprehensive security posture for the organization, aligning with both physical and information systems security.

Develop and maintain physical security policies and procedures to protect company assets, facilities, and personnel, including managing access control, surveillance, and alarm systems.

Maintains the west coast COMSEC account, conducts inventories and loads keying material on various pieces of equipment.

Conduct risk assessments, identify security threats, and implement mitigation strategies, while overseeing the design and operation of physical security systems and vendor management.

Provide security training for employees and contractors, perform physical security assessments, respond to incidents, and collaborate with local law enforcement to maintain a secure environment across facilities.

Create and provide initial and ongoing training on security topics such as COMSEC, Information Systems security, derivative classification, and other mandatory subjects.

Assist in the development of individual Program Protection Plans.

Oversee the management of employee clearances, ensuring compliance with regulations such as NISPOM, ICDs and FSO requirements, and ensuring all personnel have appropriate access.

Conduct regular audits of clearance status and initiate corrective actions when discrepancies arise, collaborating with HR, legal, and compliance teams to ensure timely clearance processing.

Travel will be required approximately 25%.

Other professional duties as assigned.