IT Systems, Industrial Security, and Facilities Manager

Description

About OKSI
Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc. (OKSI) designs and builds EO/IR sensor systems, autonomous platforms, and modeling and simulation technology that give warfighters a decisive edge. We're a small, fast-moving team where your work reaches the field in months, not years.

The Role
The   IT Systems, Industrial Security, and Facilities Manager oversees OKSI’s IT Systems team while personally serving as the company’s designated Facility Security Officer (FSO) and primary site facilities manager. This is a hands-on operational role for industrial security and facilities, combined with people management. 

What You'll Do

Staff Management and Operational Leadership

• Coordinate IT staffing, service delivery, and support for business and program needs.
• Manage IT budgets, vendors, contracts, and lifecycle planning; coordinate facilities spending and contractors.
• Report IT, industrial security, and facilities risks and needs to leadership.

IT Systems and Cybersecurity

• Oversee reliable, secure IT operations, infrastructure, and user support.
• Direct staff supporting networks, endpoints, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Fortinet, and engineering systems.
• Oversee Windows and Linux administration, access controls, patching, backups, and recovery.
• Lead CMMC readiness and compliance with applicable DFARS and NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
• Oversee cybersecurity monitoring, assessments, incident response, and corrective actions.
• Set IT policies, standards, governance, and security awareness expectations.
• Review new technology and AI tools for security, compliance, and business suitability.
• Coordinate classified system security with the designated ISSM; serve as ISSM only if separately appointed and qualified.

Facility Security Officer

• Personally serve as OKSI’s designated FSO and administer the industrial security program under NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and contract requirements.
• Directly manage personnel and facility clearance processes, access approvals, classified visits, security records, and briefings.
• Implement and maintain procedures for compliant handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified information.
• Maintain security procedures and DD Form 254 records; serve as the primary contact for government security representatives.
• Conduct security self-inspections, prepare for government reviews, resolve findings, and report incidents.
• Coordinate insider threat and counterintelligence awareness with designated responsible officials.
• Personally administer visitor controls, secure-area procedures, access requirements, and security training.

Site Facilities Management

• Serve as the primary point of responsibility for day-to-day site facilities operations and readiness.
• Personally coordinate maintenance, repairs, inspections, work orders, vendors, and facilities records.
• Plan and execute space changes, moves, renovations, and site improvements with internal teams and contractors.
• Coordinate site safety, emergency preparedness, and facilities-related corrective actions.
• Manage contractor access and ensure facilities activities meet physical security requirements.

Requirements

What You'll Need

• 5+ years in IT operations or cybersecurity, including direct supervision of IT staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Fortinet, networking, and Windows/Linux systems.
• Knowledge of CMMC, applicable DFARS requirements, and NIST SP 800-171.
• Hands-on FSO or comparable industrial security experience administering NISPOM requirements and classified information protection.
• U.S. citizenship and required security clearance eligibility before assuming FSO duties; ability to maintain eligibility.
• Applicable DCSA/CDSE FSO training, including possessing-facility training where required.
• Practical experience directly coordinating facilities maintenance, vendors, physical access, and emergency readiness.
• Ability to manage IT personnel while independently executing FSO and site facilities responsibilities.
• Ability to work on site regularly and respond to urgent security and facilities needs.

Nice to Have

• Security+, CISSP, or a comparable cybersecurity certification appropriate to assigned duties.
• Experience with government personnel and facility security systems and DD Form 254 administration in a cleared defense contractor environment.
• Experience supporting classified information systems, NIST SP 800-53 environments, and system authorization activities.
• Experience supporting engineering laboratories, aerospace development or manufacturing facilities, site improvements, and facilities or safety programs.

Compensation and Benefits

• $135,000 - $165,000 annually. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications and the budget allocated for this role.
• Medical, dental, vision fully paid by the employer for the employee
• Three weeks vacation
• Automatic company contribution to 401K – 5% of earned wages (no matching required)
• Educational assistance

This role is located in Torrance, CA. Regular on-site presence is required for direct FSO and facilities duties; limited hybrid scheduling may be available when consistent with those duties and IT staff supervision. Classified work must be performed in authorized locations. 

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

We are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process.

This employer participates in E-Verify.