Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Spatial Front, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or 4 years of equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in an FSO or related security position.
  • Expertise in the NISPOM and government security regulations.
  • Familiarity with DISS and NISS security systems.
  • Active Secret security clearance required.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main contact for all security-related inquiries.
  • Create, implement, and sustain security policies to meet government standards.
  • Oversee the personnel security clearance process from submission to termination.
  • Ensure proper safeguarding of the company’s facility clearance.
  • Conduct security training and awareness programs for staff.
  • Investigate and report on security incidents and breaches.
  • Coordinate with government bodies like DCSA.
  • Maintain security paperwork and records.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package, specific details available on company's website.
  • Recognition as a top workplace by USAToday and Washington Top Workplaces.
  • Opportunity to work in a fully on-site role in Arlington, VA.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

The FSO will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all government security regulations and requirements, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of industrial security, personnel security, and physical security.

Work Location: On-site, Arlington, VA

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all security-related matters.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain security policies and procedures in compliance with government regulations.
  • Administer the personnel security clearance process, including initial submissions, periodic reinvestigations, and terminations.
  • Manage the company's facility clearance and ensure all safeguarding requirements are met.
  • Conduct security education, training, and awareness programs for all employees.
  • Investigate and report security incidents and violations.
  • Liaise with government agencies, including the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
  • Maintain all security documentation and records.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field. May substitute four (4) years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 5+ years of experience as an FSO or in a related security role.
  • In-depth knowledge of the NISPOM and other government security regulations.
  • Experience with the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and the National Industrial Security System (NISS).
  • Active Secret security clearance (minimally).
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Desired Skills:
  • Experience with COMSEC (Communications Security).
  • Experience in a government contracting environment.

Additional Information:
  • In order to meet the clearance requirements for this opportunity, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
  • All candidates will be subject to a complete background check, including, but not limited to, Criminal History, Education Verification, Professional Certification Verification, Verification of Previous Employment, and Credit History.

Other Information:
  • This position is fully on-site in Arlington, VA.
  • For information on SFI's benefits, please visit http://www.spatialfront.com/pages/career.html
  • This is a full-time W2 position.
  • Please no agencies, third parties, or corp-to-corp.

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