Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Bart & Associates, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Facility Security Officer to oversee its industrial security program. The role involves managing compliance with government security standards, safeguarding classified information, and supporting personnel clearances. Ideal candidates will have a background in criminal justice and significant experience in security management. The company offers a collaborative culture and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA) option

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company matching

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of FSO experience or industrial security management.
• Strong understanding of classified information marking and destruction procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with DoD regulations and manage personnel security clearances.
• Conduct security briefings and training for employees.
• Prepare for DSS vulnerability assessments and audits.

Skills

Proficient with NISPOM

Experience with DISS

Security training

Insider Threat Program

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice

Tools

DISS

NISS

eQIP

SWFT

STEPP

Job description

Description

Facility Security Officer:

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Facility Security Officer (FSO) to oversee all aspects of our industrial security program in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). The FSO will be responsible for safeguarding classified information and ensuring adherence to government security standards while supporting personnel and facility clearances.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all security matters, including personnel, physical, and information security.
  
• Manage and maintain compliance with DoD regulations (e.g., NISPOM, ICD 705, 32 CFR Part 117).
  
• Administer and track personnel security clearances via DISS (Defense Information System for Security) and eQIP.
  
• Prepare and maintain all security documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Security Training Materials.
  
• Coordinate with government agencies such as DSS/DAAPM to ensure compliance and resolve security issues.
  
• Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and training for employees, including insider threat awareness and classified information handling.
  
• Manage visitor access, classified meeting support, and secure work areas.
  
• Oversee self-inspections and prepare for DSS vulnerability assessments and audits.
  
• Support COMSEC and OPSEC activities as required.
  
• Maintain and track classified storage containers (GSA-approved), security systems, and access control.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degreeBachelor’s degree in criminal justice
• Minimum of 3–5 years of FSO experience or industrial security management in a cleared defense contracting environment

Required Skills

• Proficient with NISPOM, 32 CFR Part 117, and DCSA (formerly DSS) guidelines
  
• Experience with DISS, NISS, eQIP, SWFT, and STEPP systems
  
• Demonstrated success managing personnel security clearance (PCL) processes, including SF-86, Visit Requests, initial and periodic reinvestigations
  
• Working knowledge of classified information marking, storage, transmission, and destruction procedures
  
• Experience preparing for and responding to DCSA security vulnerability assessments
  
• Ability to develop and deliver security training, briefings, and debriefings (initial, refresher, and foreign travel)
  
• Strong understanding of Insider Threat Program requirements and reporting protocols
  
• Familiarity with classified contracts, DD254 forms, and subcontractor security coordination

Desired Skills

• Experience leading security audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Current FSO certification (via CDSE or similar)

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.