Facility Security Officer

Affinity Executive Search; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned security operations professional to oversee compliance and administration of security programs at their DC Regional Office. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety and integrity of sensitive information while collaborating with government counterparts and corporate management. With a focus on risk mitigation and adherence to regulations, you will lead self-inspections, manage personnel security clearances, and implement effective security measures. Join a supportive culture that values creativity and collaboration, where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of the organization and its clients.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in security operations for the US DoD or Intelligence Community.
• Thorough knowledge of NISPOM and ICDs, and active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer security operations and ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Conduct self-inspections and manage physical security across multiple facilities.

Skills

Security Operations

Risk Mitigation

Compliance Management

OPSEC Procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice

Master's Degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

DISS/NBIS

NISS

SWFT

eQIP/eAPP

Job description

Job description:

YOU MUST HAVE A TS/SCI TO BE ELIGIBLE

In this position, you will play a critical role in conducting security operations at our DC Regional Office in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD series), and other government contract requirements and regulations.
You will provide day-to-day security administration and management, lead self-inspections and Government assessments, help guide employees and assure compliance with all government and company security regulations.
This position reports to the Corporate FSO/CSSO in CA and will communicate and collaborate daily with US government counterparts, management and program personnel, and work closely with other industrial security team members.
We are committed to our customers and their success. It is a place for you to do your best work and partner with our customers and staff amid a supportive culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and passion.

Responsibilities

1. Administer day-to-day security operations of the Industrial Security program with support from Corporate management, implementing a security program that enables the business while complying with Government regulations.
2. As an FSO/CSSO, support both collateral level DoD programs and special access programs for various Government agencies.
3. Work closely with Corporate management to make critical security decisions that will prevent unauthorized access to company and government facilities and information.
4. Conduct security self-inspections, apply risk mitigation methodologies, support government customer assessments, and implement security measures to meet requirements.
5. Develop, maintain, and update company policies and procedures according to 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DD254s, and contract requirements.
6. Maintain facility clearance status in NISS and work with DCSA on required program and personnel documentation (KMP, self-inspections, SEAD 3 Reporting, etc.).
7. Manage Physical Security of multiple local facilities in compliance with DCSA and ICD 705 requirements.
8. Assist with the Personnel Security program and administer security clearances/access processes for new/existing employees, subcontractors, and consultants.

Requirements

1. 8+ years of professional experience in a similar position, supporting similar responsibilities.
2. Professional experience conducting special access and industrial security operations for the US DoD or US Intelligence Community.
3. Experience as a certified FSO.
4. Professional experience as a CSSO or CPSO.
5. Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM, ICDs, associated Executive Orders, and Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs).
6. Significant experience with the DISS/NBIS, NISS, SWFT, eQIP/eAPP.
7. Knowledge of OPSEC procedures and application of OPSEC to Sensitive Government information (FOUO, CUI).
8. Possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI Access.
9. Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Information Systems or related field.

Recommended Qualifications

1. Relevant professional memberships (NCMS, ISWG, etc.).
2. Experience with ICD 503 Risk Management Framework process.
3. Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Information Systems or related field.

YOU MUST HAVE A TS/SCI TO BE ELIGIBLE