Facility Security Officer – Admin & Compliance Focus

Quantum Research International; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Research Intl is seeking an Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO) / Administrative Support for its Huntsville facility to maintain a compliant security program. You will handle personnel security, training, and physical security, coordinating with government customers and contractors.

Responsibilities include maintaining clearance records, conducting briefings, managing badging and visitor processing, and assisting with classified material handling under NISPOM guidelines.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI
• 2–4 years of experience in industrial, personnel, or physical security
• AAS or BS degree preferred. High school diploma or equivalent; or relevant experience or certifications in place of a degree
• Working knowledge of the NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117)
• Hands-on experience with DISS; familiarity with NISS and SWFT
• Completion of CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities, or the ability to complete it within 6 months of hire
• Comfortable presenting security briefings to groups
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to enforce policy tactfully
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Able to climb ladders for physical security checks and lift packages

Responsibilities

• Program support: Help the FSO maintain the facility security program and keep it compliant with government and company requirements.
• Personnel security: Initiate and maintain clearance records and investigations using DISS, eApp, and SWFT. Track reporting requirements, including SEAD-3 foreign travel and contact reporting.
• Training and briefings: Deliver new-hire security indoctrinations, annual refresher training, courier briefings, special access briefings, and debriefings for departing employees.
• Physical security: Support badging, access control, visitor processing, incoming and outgoing visit requests, perimeter checks, and security signage. Serve as a responder for after-hours alarms on a rotating basis. Assist with reception area as main POC
• Classified material control: Act as a security container custodian. Maintain accountability records, prepare and receive classified shipments, and verify shipping addresses in NISS.
• Classified meetings: Coordinate security requirements with meeting hosts and administrative staff.
• Contract security: Help review and track DD Form 254s for prime contracts and subcontracts.
• Inspections and incidents: Take part in self-inspections and employee interviews. Conduct initial inquiries into potential security incidents and report findings to the FSO.
• Recordkeeping: Keep security databases and access control systems current, such as Lenel/SIMS/internal system.
• Other duties as assigned to include corporate office, external Quantum Research facilities as business needs change.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Security program management

Public speaking / briefing

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

BS/AS preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

DISS

SWFT

Job description

Quantum Research Intl is seeking an Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO) / Administrative Support for its Huntsville facility to maintain a compliant security program. You will handle personnel security, training, and physical security, coordinating with government customers and contractors.

Responsibilities include maintaining clearance records, conducting briefings, managing badging and visitor processing, and assisting with classified material handling under NISPOM guidelines.