Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Waypoint LLC; Florida; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Training & certifications

Cross-team collaboration

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Waypoint LLC is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to establish and oversee our industrial security program in support of government contracts. The role focuses on leading the initial Facility Security Clearance with DCSA, maintaining NISPOM compliance, and managing personnel security clearances and related documentation.

You will coordinate FOI reviews, support security training, and ensure readiness for subcontractors and DD-254 obligations while collaborating with Legal,

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Current SECRET eligibility or interim SECRET eligibility.
• Willingness to become a full-time employee of Waypoint LLC.
• Working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and U.S. Government security requirements.
• Familiarity with DCSA processes and systems (NISS, DISS/NBIS, eApp).
• Ability to prepare, maintain, and manage security compliance documentation.
• Completion of, or willingness to complete, CDSE FSO Program Management training for non-possessing facilities within six months.
• Ability to coordinate with Government security authorities and leadership.
• Willingness to travel to Key West, FL, and Tyndall AFB as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate initial Facility Security Clearance with DCSA.
• Prepare security documentation (DD Form 441, SF-328, etc.).
• Coordinate FOCI reviews with Legal and senior management.
• Serve as primary contact for DCSA security representatives and inspections.
• Maintain compliance with NISPOM and related requirements.
• Manage personnel security clearances, investigations, and eligibility tracking.
• Develop and maintain internal security policies and procedures.
• Implement and oversee Insider Threat Program as Senior Official.
• Conduct initial and annual security briefings and required training.
• Oversee OPSEC, CUI, NATO, and Foreign Government Information security needs.
• Coordinate classified document receipt/handling with Government facilities.
• Support subcontractors' security requirements and DD-254 obligations.
• Perform self-inspections and remediation of gaps; collaborate with IT on security.

Skills

NISPOM (32 CFR 117)

DCSA processes

FOCI reviews

Insider Threat Program

Security documentation

Security clearances

Tools

NISS

DISS/NBIS

eApp

CDSE FSO training

Job description

Waypoint LLC | Industrial Security & Government Contract Compliance

Location: Key West, Florida (Preferred) / Remote within the United States (CONUS) Considered

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Employee of Waypoint LLC

Security Clearance: Current SECRET Eligibility or Ability to Obtain Interim SECRET Eligibility

Travel: Occasional Domestic Travel Required

About Waypoint LLC

Waypoint LLC is an international logistics and contingency support organization serving U.S. Government and military customers.

As part of our expansion into additional Government contracting opportunities, we are developing our National Industrial Security Program (NISP) compliance structure and seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to establish, implement, and oversee our industrial security program.

The FSO will play a critical role in supporting Waypoint's initial Facility Security Clearance (FCL) process with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), maintaining security compliance, and supporting current and future classified Government contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Waypoint's initial Facility Security Clearance application and approval process with DCSA.
• Prepare and manage security documentation, including DD Form 441, SF-328, Key Management Personnel records, corporate documentation, and security program materials.
• Coordinate foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) reviews with Legal and senior management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DCSA security representatives, orientations, inspections, and ongoing security reviews.
• Establish and maintain company compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), 32 CFR Part 117.
• Manage personnel security clearances, investigations, records, and eligibility tracking through NISS, DISS/NBIS, and eApp.
• Develop and maintain internal security policies, operating procedures, and compliance documentation.
• Implement and oversee the company's Insider Threat Program, serving as the Insider Threat Program Senior Official.
• Conduct initial and annual security briefings, security awareness training, and required Government security education.
• Manage applicable Operations Security (OPSEC), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), NATO, and Foreign Government Information security requirements.
• Coordinate classified document receipt and handling through authorized Government facilities.
• Support security compliance requirements for subcontractors and applicable DD-254 obligations.
• Conduct security self-inspections, identify compliance gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with IT management on information security and Government compliance requirements.
• Support the development of future COMSEC and SIPRNet capabilities if authorized by the company.

Minimum Qualifications – Mandatory

• U.S. citizenship.
• Current SECRET clearance eligibility or a viable path to interim SECRET eligibility.
• Ability to become a full-time employee of Waypoint LLC.
• Working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and U.S. Government industrial security requirements.
• Familiarity with DCSA processes and systems, including NISS, DISS/NBIS, and eApp.
• Ability to prepare, maintain, and manage security compliance documentation.
• Completion of, or willingness to complete, the required CDSE FSO Program Management training for non-possessing facilities within six months of appointment.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Government security authorities and company leadership.
• Willingness to travel to Key West, Florida, and Tyndall Air Force Base, as operationally required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Facility Security Officer, Assistant FSO, or DoD Security Manager.
• Experience supporting an organization's first Facility Clearance application.
• Direct experience with FOCI reviews and mitigation requirements.
• Experience establishing or managing an Insider Threat Program.
• Knowledge of COMSEC procedures and classified Government communications.
• Familiarity with CMMC and NIST SP 800-171.
• Prior U.S. military or Department of Defense security experience.
• Experience developing security procedures, conducting compliance audits, and managing security inspections.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to establish and lead Waypoint's industrial security program.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Company-supported professional training and required certifications.
• Collaboration with senior leadership, Legal, IT, and Government contracting teams.
• Long-term opportunities to support Waypoint's expanding Government contract portfolio.

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Important: This is a full-time employee position. Independent contractor (1099) arrangements are not available for this role. The start date will be coordinated based on Waypoint's security readiness requirements and leadership approval.

Waypoint LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.