Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Socket.dev; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a qualified Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead our Industrial Security Program and serve as the primary DCSA liaison in Palm Bay, FL. The FSO ensures compliance with federal requirements and oversees personnel and physical security, with SAP duties as needed.

Requirements include US citizenship; active TS clearance with SAP/SCI eligibility; 3+ years as an FSO; BA/BS or equivalent security experience; proficiency with DISS/NBIS/eQIP; NISPOM knowledge. Salary: $89,000–$100,000.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SAP/SCI eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years as FSO or Alternate FSO in the defense industry.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent security experience.
• Completion of DCSA STEPP FSO Program Management Curriculum.
• Strong experience with DISS, NBIS, NISS, and eQIP.
• In-depth understanding of NISPOM, FOCI, ITAR, and related government standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and other federal regulations.
• Manage personnel security clearances via DISS/NBIS and eQIP, including onboarding, briefings, debriefings, and continuous vetting.
• Maintain Facility Security Clearance (FCL) and support Key Management Personnel (KMP) requirements.
• Oversee classified material receipt, storage, transmission, and destruction, keeping accurate accountability records.
• Administer physical security systems: access control, alarms, and secure storage areas.
• Prepare, issue, and maintain DD Form 254 for contracts and subcontracts.
• Conduct annual self-inspections and prepare for DCSA vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and deliver security training—initial briefings, annual refreshers, and insider threat awareness.
• Report security incidents, suspicious contacts, and foreign travel per guidelines.
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP) or ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

DCSA liaison

Security program leadership

Incident reporting

Briefings & training

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent security experience

DCSA STEPP FSO Program Management Curriculum

Tools

DISS/NBIS

eQIP

DD Form 254

Job description

Job Requisition: Facility Security Officer (FSO) Location: Palm Bay, FL Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret

Position Summary

Seeking a skilled Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead our Industrial Security Program and serve as the primary contact with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The FSO is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal security requirements, overseeing personnel and physical security, managing classified information, and supporting Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) duties for Special Access Programs (SAP) as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

FSO Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and other federal regulations.
• Manage personnel security clearances via DISS/NBIS and eQIP, including onboarding, briefings, debriefings, and continuous vetting.
• Maintain Facility Security Clearance (FCL) and support Key Management Personnel (KMP) requirements.
• Oversee classified material receipt, storage, transmission, and destruction, keeping accurate accountability records.
• Administer physical security systems: access control, alarms, and secure storage areas.
• Prepare, issue, and maintain DD Form 254 for contracts and subcontracts.
• Conduct annual self-inspections and prepare for DCSA vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and deliver security training—initial briefings, annual refreshers, and insider threat awareness.
• Report security incidents, suspicious contacts, and foreign travel per guidelines.
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP) or ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification.

Support CSSO (Alternate) Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with DoD SAP and Intelligence Community requirements.
• Support SOP, OPSEC plans, Program Protection Plans (P2), and transportation plans.
• Assist with classified accountability, Top Secret control, and documentation for DD254s.
• Investigate and document security incidents, implement corrective actions, and provide follow‑up training.
• Participate in program/staff meetings and teleconferences as needed.
• Perform additional duties in partnership with the CSSO as assigned.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SAP/SCI eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years as FSO or Alternate FSO in the defense industry.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent security experience.
• Completion of DCSA STEPP FSO Program Management Curriculum.
• Strong experience with DISS, NBIS, NISS, and eQIP.
• In‑depth understanding of NISPOM, FOCI, ITAR, and related government standards.

Preferred Skill:

• COMSEC Custodian or Insider Threat Program Officer (ITPSO) experience.

Key Competencies

• Strong judgment and ability to work independently and within compliance frameworks.
• Skill in interpreting policy and developing effective security plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage complex or sensitive communication situations.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Onsite position.
• Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout the facility during audits and inspections.
• Occasional travel (~5%) may be required.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $89,000 to $100,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [e-mail] and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.