Facility Security Officer (FSO)

About Galois Who We Are: Galois tackles the hardest problems in computer science. Our mission is to assure trust in critical systems that protect the privacy and integrity of information in the real world.? From building digital engineering tools that make space exploration safer to verifying cryptographic libraries that protect some of the world?s most valuable data, Galois develops technology to guarantee the trustworthiness of systems where failure is unacceptable. What We Do: We believe trustworthy systems are built on a formal mathematical foundation. Our researchers apply formal analysis techniques to the design and verification of critical software systems, allowing us to model, analyze, and mathematically prove that a system behaves exactly as intended under all circumstances. With clients including DARPA, NASA, AWS, and the DoD / DoW, we leverage our cutting-edge research to deliver high assurance solutions and tools that enhance security, reliability, and operational efficiency across sectors including aerospace & defense, healthcare, semiconductors, and fintech. Life at Galois: People are the foundation of Galois?s success. As an employee-owned company, we care not only about the technologies we develop, but also the path we take to create them. Galois operates under a highly collaborative organizational model that encourages leadership and teamwork and respects the individuals. For more on our culture and organizational structure, visit Life at Galois. About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to support our industrial security program in our Minneapolis office and serve as the site?s COMSEC Custodian. This role is critical in maintaining our facility clearance and protecting classified information, ensuring we remain compliant with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and other federal security standards. Responsibilities

• Report directly to Galois? Industrial Security Lead on security matters in the Minneapolis office.?
• Collaborate with other Galois? FSOs to maintain facility and information security requirements.?
• Take full accountability for the receipt, storage, inventory, and destruction of COMSEC material in the Minneapolis location. Manage secure communications equipment and maintain the Minneapolis office COMSEC account in compliance with NSA/DCSA requirements.?
• Process security clearances via DISS, conduct initial, annual, and refresher security briefings.?
• Conduct annual self-inspections and prepare the Minneapolis office for DCSA security reviews.?
• Maintain all required security logs and records for the Minneapolis office (e.g. authorized visitors, property removal, etc.).?
• Oversee the security of closed areas, manage badge/access control systems, and ensure GSA-approved containers are properly maintained in the Minneapolis office.?

Key Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working in Industrial Security (Facility Security Officer, Security Specialist or military equivalent)?
• Active and transferable U.S. Government issued secret security clearance prior to start date with the ability to hold a TS/SCI security clearance if needed to support future efforts.?
• Understanding of and experience implementing 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM).?

• Understanding of physical security requirements for collateral Restricted Areas and Open Storage areas.?
• Experience with government and corporate security databases such as NISS, DISS, eAPP, etc.?
• Working knowledge of NISP reporting requirements, including reportable foreign travel, foreign contacts, suspicious contacts, adverse information, and other required security incidents or changes.Experience conducting initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings, and refresher briefings.?
• Completion of all required FSO training courses with certificate of successful completion for possessing facilities from DCSA. Willingness to complete any required COMSEC Custodian courses or training.?
• Willingness to travel to other Galois locations to support and/or collaborate with other Galois security professionals.??
• Ability to collaborate with peers and personnel both within the Galois security team and without.?
• Excellent organizational and communication, time management, and multitasking skills.?

Location & Status

• This role requires the ability to work in-person from Galois? office location in Minneapolis, Minnesota.?

Compensation and Benefits Compensation is based on the value of your results, not your value as an employee or person. The compensation process, individual salaries, and criteria for salary changes are transparent to the entire company.? For more information about our forward-looking and transparent approach to pay, visit?this page. We offer a robust benefits package to provide for your and your family?s well-being, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer match and immediate vesting
• Fully paid medical insurance plans and dental and vision reimbursement plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous employer contributions
• Mental health and wellbeing support through our employee assistance program
• 5 weeks of paid time off and 9 days of paid company holidays each year
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave (available for birth, adoption, and fostering)
• 1 week of fully paid ?Blue Sky? innovation time each year to pursue your interests

For more information on our benefits, visit our?Careers page. Equal Employment Opportunity Galois is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and federal and state laws, it is the policy of Galois, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the employment application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact peopleoperations@galois.com.