Facility Security Officer: Clearance & Compliance Leader

Convergint; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Company vehicle

Tuition reimbursement

CSR Day

Job summary

Convergint is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead security and compliance across its facilities in the United States. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will manage clearance processes, visitor control, security training, and policy development to protect people, information, and assets.

Ideal candidates have an active security clearance, FSO certification, and at least five years of experience with security systems, access control, and incident response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Active security clearance required with FSO certification.
• Extensive knowledge of government security regulations (NISPOM, FISMA, NIST).
• Experience managing security programs and visitor controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer facility security plans and procedures.
• Manage clearance applications, reinvestigations, and upgrades.
• Oversee visitor control and access procedures.
• Conduct security briefings and trainings.
• Coordinate with agencies for clearance verification.
• Oversee physical security systems and audits.
• Respond to incidents and document investigations.
• Prepare for and support government security audits.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Active security clearance

FSO certification

NISPOM knowledge

NIST standards

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent decision-making

Access control

Incident response

Job description

Convergint is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead security and compliance across its facilities in the United States. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will manage clearance processes, visitor control, security training, and policy development to protect people, information, and assets.

Ideal candidates have an active security clearance, FSO certification, and at least five years of experience with security systems, access control, and incident response.