Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Spatial Front, Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spatial Front, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer to manage all security aspects on-site.

The FSO will ensure compliance with NISPOM and government security regulations, oversee personnel and facility clearances, and coordinate with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in security, a U.S. citizenship, and strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience as an FSO or in a related security role.
• In-depth knowledge of the NISPOM and government security regulations.
• Experience with DISS and NISS.
• Active Secret security clearance (minimum).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DISS

NISS

DCSA

Job description

Description

Spatial Front, Inc. (SFI), a two-time USAToday Top Workplaces awardee and Washington Top Workplaces honoree, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage all aspects of our security program. 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.

Job Type: Full-time

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.
• Spatial Front Inc. 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• Spatial Front Inc. participates in E-Verify.

Salary Description

$70,000-120,000