Facility Security Officer DC Region

Asteryx Solutions; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Asteryx Solutions is recruiting for a confidential Facility Security Officer / Personnel Security Officer to support IC/DOD contracts in Annapolis Junction, MD. Onsite role with base salary $175,000–$185,000 plus bonus eligibility.

You will manage facility clearance, personnel security actions, and security program health daily. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and 8+ years in Industrial Security, including 5+ years as FSO/Assistant FSO, with strong NISPOM knowledge and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years supporting Industrial Security programs.
• 5+ years as FSO or Assistant FSO.
• Strong knowledge of NISPOM requirements.
• Experience supporting classified Intelligence Community contracts.
• Experience using DISS, NISS, and government security systems.
• Experience processing personnel security actions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the appointed Facility Security Officer.
• Administer the company’s facility clearance.
• Maintain compliance with NISPOM, DCSA guidance, IC requirements, SEADs, ICDs, and customer directives.
• Manage personnel security actions, including clearances, nominations, indoctrinations, and debriefings.
• Coordinate classified visits, authorizations, briefings, and refresher training.
• Support DD254 implementation, classified onboarding, and subcontractor security.
• Maintain information in DISS, NISS, NBIS, and customer systems.
• Support government security inspections, assessments, and corrective actions.
• Advise leadership on security risks and program health.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

U.S. citizenship

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DISS

NISS

NBIS

Visit request systems

Job description

Facility Security Officer / Personnel Security Officer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Salary: $175,000–$185,000 base, plus bonus eligibility
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI

A confidential opportunity is available for an experienced Facility Security Officer / Personnel Security Officer to support classified Intelligence Community and Department of Defense contracts.

This role is responsible for day-to-day administration of an Industrial Security Program, including facility security, personnel security, classified contract compliance, security systems administration, inspections, and coordination with internal teams and government security representatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the appointed Facility Security Officer.

• Administer the company’s facility clearance.

• Maintain compliance with NISPOM, DCSA guidance, Intelligence Community requirements, SEADs, ICDs, and customer-specific security directives.

• Manage personnel security actions, including clearances, SCI nominations, polygraph requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and security records.

• Coordinate classified visits, visit authorizations, security briefings, classified meetings, and annual refresher training.

• Support DD254 implementation, classified onboarding, proposal security requirements, subcontractor coordination, and customer security meetings.

• Maintain information in systems such as DISS, NISS, NBIS, customer-specific systems, and visit request systems.

• Support government security inspections, assessments, documentation, and corrective actions.

• Advise leadership on security risks, compliance posture, process improvements, and security program health.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

• U.S. citizenship.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• 8+ years supporting Industrial Security programs.

• 5+ years serving as an FSO or Assistant FSO.

• Strong knowledge of NISPOM requirements.

• Experience supporting classified Intelligence Community contracts.

• Experience using DISS, NISS, and other government security systems.

• Experience processing personnel security actions.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of DCSA FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum.

• Experience supporting NSA, NGA, CIA, or other IC customers.

• Experience with SCI facilities or SAP security requirements.

• Experience supporting Insider Threat programs.

• Experience with CMMC compliance.

• Experience with classified proposal development.

• Experience supporting multiple cleared facilities.

• Security certifications such as ISP, CPP, PSP, SFPC, or similar.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Asteryx Solutions* is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We may conduct background checks or screenings when required by clients or applicable regulations.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you need assistance completing an application or require accommodations during the hiring process, contact us at [e-mail].

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