Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Caelum Research Corporation; New Mexico; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Caelum Research Corporation seeks an experienced Facility Security Officer to manage security operations at White Sands Missile Range, NM. You will coordinate training, track personnel clearances, and work closely with government security reps and Caelum HQ to uphold the security program.

The role requires a DoD Top-Secret clearance, FSO training, and strong knowledge of NISPOM. You will report to the HQ FSO and ensure timely onboarding, debriefings, and compliance across the contract.

Qualifications

• Must maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgement with sensitive information.
• Completed the FSO program management for Non-possessing facilities and obtained required training certifications.
• At least 4 years of industrial security experience, preferably supporting U.S. Department of War organizations.
• Working knowledge of NISPOM with updated 32 CFR Part 117 guidelines.
• Experience working with DCSA and other government security organizations preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills including briefings and reports.
• Must maintain all required security eligibility, access, certifications, and training.
• Compliance with federal, government customer, contract, and Company security requirements.
• May require additional government-mandated security training or investigations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery and tracking of required security training for casual or temporary employees.
• Compile monthly/annual reports of training for submission to Security Officer.
• Track and report training status to ensure completion within 30 days of start date.
• Maintain monthly updates to WSMR Security Manager and COR with cleared personnel.
• Monitor security risks for Caelum personnel in coordination with government security.
• Communicate security matters to HQ FSO in a timely manner.
• Follow HQ FSO guidance on company-wide policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with government security regarding contract-specific matters.
• Keep HQ FSO informed of significant security matters and incidents.
• Support security inspections, audits, and investigations as needed.
• Assist HQ FSO with government security reviews and corrective actions.
• Maintain security records for the contract and facility.
• Ensure personnel are informed of security requirements.
• Identify and report potential violations or concerns to WSMR site security and HQ FSO.
• Conduct security briefings, trainings, and debriefings in coordination with HQ FSO.

Skills

Confidentiality

FSO program management

Industrial security experience

NISPOM knowledge

DCSA experience

Communications skills

Security clearance maintenance

Training compliance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Security Management, or related field

Job description

POSITION:

Facility Security Officer (FSO)

LOCATION:

On-Site w/Customer at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), New Mexico

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Active DoDTop-Secret Clearance

SPECIFIC TRAINING:

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) mandated FSO training provided through the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE).

SCOPE:

Supports the Government site and information systems security team in facility security operational tasks for the WSMR contract, including coordination with other WSMR Government stakeholders and with Caelum’s Project Manager/Site Lead. The FSO is responsible for day-to-day administration and works in close coordination with the Caelum HQ FSO to implement and maintain the Company’s industrial security program, in support of the WSMR contract and on-site government facility. The position works closely with government security representatives and Company program management to ensure compliance with applicable federal requirements, government contract requirements, and Company security policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the delivery and tracking of required security training for casual or temporary employees or personnel who do not require WSMR network or installation access. Training assignments and tracking are performed through the ATEC Training Tracker Module (ATTM).
• Compile monthly and annual reports including list of employees and completion dates of each training event for submission to the White Sands Test Center Security Industrial Security Officer.
• Track and report Contractor new hire security training status to ensure training completion within 30 days of start date on contract. Coordinate with the Government Training Coordinator, the Industrial Security Officer, and the COR to ensure security training compliance.
• Maintain and provide monthly updates to the WSMR Personnel Security Manager and the COR a list of all cleared Contractor and Subcontractor personnel performing on the contract and serviced through the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• In coordination with WSMR government security, monitor and assess potential security risks of Caelum personnel.
• Maintains a close working relationship with the HQ FSO and is responsible for communicating security matters, compliance concerns, personnel security issues, security incidents, and other significant security-related activities to the HQ FSO in a timely manner.
• Follow security guidance and direction provided by the HQ FSO regarding Company-wide security policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with government security representatives and other authorized government personnel regarding contract-specific security matters.
• Keep the HQ FSO informed of significant security matters, government communications, security incidents, compliance concerns, and other issues that may affect the Company’s security program.
• Support and coordinate Security inspections, security reviews, audits, and if applicable support in Security violation investigations.
• Assist the HQ FSO with preparation for government security reviews and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain required security records and documentation for the assigned contract and facility.
• Ensure security requirements are communicated to and followed by Company personnel supporting the contract.
• Identify and promptly report to WSMR site security (if applicable) and HQ FSO potential security violations, incidents, or compliance concerns.
• Conduct required security briefings, training, indoctrinations, and debriefings in coordination with the HQ FSO (including OCONUS foreign travel).
• Coordinate with Caelum Corporate HR to ensure timely onboarding/offboarding and transfers of personnel clearances. Including coordinating on-site security access for new hires and processing and coordinating debriefing for out-going/terminating employee’s access and changes in access or eligibility.
• Assist the HQ FSO in ensuring personnel security records and actions are properly maintained and documented.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
• Completed the FSO program management for Non-possessing facilities and obtained the required training certifications.
• At least 4 years of industrial security experience, preferably supporting U.S. Department of War organizations.
• Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) with updated guidelines including the modern 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) Rule.
• Experience working with DCSA and other government security organizations preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills, including proficiency in presentations, briefings, and reports.
• Ability to maintain required clearance and access.
• Must maintain all required security eligibility, access, certifications, and training necessary to perform the position.
• Must comply with all applicable federal, government customer, contract, and Company security requirements.
• May be required to complete additional government-mandated security training, background investigations, fingerprinting, or other security-related requirements.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

DESIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Management, Business, Security Management, or other related field preferred.

PREFERRED/HIGHLY DESIRED:

• Project management training.
• Quality management training.
• Familiarity with CMMI/ISO 9001/27001-aligned best practices.
• Familiarity with the WSMR environment.

BENEFITS:

We designed our employee benefits program around the goal of improving the quality of life for each employee. We offer some of the most competitive benefits in the industry to include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Paid Leave, Holidays, Bereavement, Military, and Jury Duty; 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, Health Savings Account, Tuition/Training Assistance, and Referral and Performance Recognition Bonuses.