Defense technology
10 cleared facility security experts
These ten security professionals have held facility security officer roles at companies that do classified government work. A reader can learn how a cleared facility security program is run day to day and how companies prepare for government security reviews.
Professionals to explore
01—10Deb Fleming
LinkedInExperience: Facility Security Officer ISSM · Polaris Alpha (a Parsons Co.)
Facility Security Officer ISSM at Polaris Alpha (a Parsons Co.) since 2013, and Facilities Security Officer at Polaris Alpha Advanced Systems (a Parsons Co.) since 2013. The profile describes overseeing and maintaining all aspects of the facilities security program, ensuring compliance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and administering day-to-day security. Former Trade Compliance Manager at PAE (fna AT Solutions) (2010–2013).
Erick Pelen
LinkedInExperience: Facility Security Officer · L3Harris Technologies
Facility Security Officer at L3Harris Technologies since 2022, and former Corporate Security FSO ISSM at Mercury Systems (2014–2022). Former Network Administrator at DRS Technologies, Inc (2001–2013). The profile describes national security and IT experience in manufacturing, technical service and Government cleared facilities.
Ira J. Feder
LinkedInExperience: Security Manager, Facility Security Officer · BAE Systems
Security Manager, Facility Security Officer at BAE Systems since 2019. Former Corporate Facility Security Officer, Corporate Compliance Officer at Volt Information Sciences (2015–2019) and Director, Security at Exelis (2012–2015). The profile describes a Regional Security Manager/FSO role at a major defense contractor with responsibility for the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), and says the person is considered a subject matter expert in NISPOM compliance.
Jamison Forer
LinkedInExperience: FSO ITPSO Counterintelligence · HawkEye 360
FSO ITPSO Counterintelligence at HawkEye 360 since 2024. Former Director, Industrial Security (2020–2024) and FSO Security Operations Manager (2018–2020) at L3Harris Technologies, and CPSO CSSO at L3 Technologies (2013–2018). The profile describes leading multi-site security operations, investigations and crisis-preparedness efforts.
Kim Ruiz
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Security Manager, FSO, CPSO · L3Harris Technologies
Sr. Security Manager, FSO, CPSO at L3Harris Technologies since 2008. The profile describes a Senior Security Manager and Facility Security Officer (FSO) working with DoD Collateral and Foreign contracts, with experience overseeing security operations, compliance and risk management for government and corporate environments. Former Security Manager at Rockwell, Scientific Company (1988–2004).
Mason Smiedendorf
LinkedInExperience: Facility Security Officer · Chemring Energetic Devices
Facility Security Officer at Chemring Energetic Devices since 2023. The profile describes leading Chemring Energetic Devices security initiatives as Facility Security Officer and Insider Threat Program Senior Official, with a focus on program and project management. Former Operations Officer (2020–2023) and Deputy Commander Technical Security Team (2019–2020) at the United States Air Force.
Nancy Cormier
LinkedInExperience: Security Manager FSO · L3Harris Technologies
Security Manager FSO at L3Harris Technologies since 2024. Former Security Manager FSO at BAE Systems (2020–2024) and Corporate Security Manager FSO at Mercury Systems (2018–2020). The profile describes overseeing, as Security Manager and Facility Security Officer, the National Industrial Security Program for the Burlington and Lexington Facilities and managing a small team of security professionals.
Robert Lopez
LinkedInExperience: Facility Security Officer (FSO) · General Dynamics Mission Systems
Facility Security Officer (FSO) and COMSEC Account Manager at General Dynamics Mission Systems since 2020, and former Facility Security Officer (FSO) at SSL (2017–2019). The profile describes administering United States Government security policies and procedures and managing the Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) annual inspections under the 32 CFR and NISPOM criteria.
Suzi Eckerstrom
LinkedInExperience: Senior Security Manager & FSO · Leonardo DRS
Senior Security Manager & FSO at Leonardo DRS since 2026, alongside the role of Security Manager II & FSO there since 2024, and former FSO & Security Manager at Leonardo DRS (2022–2024). The profile describes serving as Facility Security Officer at a large cleared defense contractor operating under a DCSA Proxy Agreement, leading Industrial Security, Insider Threat and Security Operations programs.
Tesfaye Swanson
LinkedInExperience: Facility Security Officer · The MIL Corporation
Facility Security Officer at The MIL Corporation since 2013. Former Facility Security Officer at KASEMAN, LLC (2009–2010) and INDUS Corporation (2007–2009). The profile describes a Corporate Facility Security Officer career securing classified government contracts across DoD, the Intelligence Community and federal civilian agencies.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's setting to yours, since running security for a small cleared contractor differs from managing one site of a large defense company. Also decide whether you need help standing up a new program and facility clearance or improving an established program with insider threat and personnel security duties.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01What are the first things a company needs in place to obtain and keep a facility clearance?
- 02How do you prepare for a government security review, and what findings come up most often?
- 03How do you divide security duties such as personnel clearances, insider threat and information systems security across a small team?
Reaching cleared facility security experts
How can I contact one of these cleared facility security experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 8 companies, including Polaris Alpha (a Parsons Co.), L3Harris Technologies and BAE Systems, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach cleared facility security experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
You pay nothing. Instant Expert sends follow-up reminders, and if the person hasn't booked or answered within 7 days, the request expires and any hold on your card is released. You can invite several of the 10 people on this list at once and cap your total spend, so you pay only for the ones who accept.
About this directory
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