Facility Security Officer (FSO) TS/SCI

The Ed Wallach Search Group; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ed Wallach Search Group seeks an experienced Industrial Security professional to oversee complex security operations in a cleared environment. You will manage facility and personnel security, ensuring compliance with government regulations and serving as a trusted resource to employees, leadership, and government partners.

Ideal candidates bring extensive DoD/IC program experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to independently manage security requirements in high-stakes

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial security or equivalent leadership role.
• Experience supporting DoD/IC programs.
• Experience as FSO.
• Experience as CSSO or CPSO.

Responsibilities

• Manage industrial security programs in compliance with NISPOM and government security requirements.
• Oversee facility and personnel security for classified programs.
• Administer clearance processing, access management, visit requests, and briefings/debriefings.
• Review and support DD254s, contract security requirements, and program security obligations.
• Prepare for and support government security inspections and assessments.
• Develop and maintain security procedures, documentation, records, and training.
• Coordinate with government security reps, program leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain compliant classified facilities and secure operating environments.
• Support OPSEC procedures and protection of sensitive information.

Skills

FSO leadership

Security clearance processing

OPSEC knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Security systems & databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business admin, information systems

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

DISS

NBIS

NISS

SWFT

e-QIP/eApp

Job description

Location: Redlands, CA

Security Clearance: TS/SSBI/SCI

Position Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Industrial Security professional to oversee complex security operations within a cleared contractor environment. This individual will manage facility and personnel security requirements, ensure compliance with government regulations, and serve as a trusted resource to employees, leadership, and government security partners.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience supporting Department of Defense and Intelligence Community programs, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to independently manage security requirements in high-stakes environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage industrial security programs in compliance with NISPOM and applicable government security requirements.
• Oversee facility and personnel security requirements for classified programs.
• Administer clearance processing, access management, visit requests, security briefings, and debriefings.
• Review and support DD254s, contract security requirements, and program-specific security obligations.
• Prepare for and support government security inspections, assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Develop and maintain security procedures, documentation, records, and training programs.
• Coordinate with government security representatives, program leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain compliant classified facilities and secure operating environments.
• Support the implementation of OPSEC procedures and the protection of sensitive government information.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in industrial security or a comparable security leadership role.
• Extensive experience supporting special access and industrial security operations for the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
• Experience serving as a Facility Security Officer (FSO).
• Professional experience as a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) or Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO).
• Thorough knowledge of NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), applicable Executive Orders, and Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs).
• Significant experience with security systems and databases, including DISS, NBIS, NISS, SWFT, and e-QIP/eApp.
• Working knowledge of Operations Security (OPSEC) and the protection of sensitive government information, including FOUO and CUI.
• Active Top Secret security clearance, SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business administration, information systems, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional memberships or active involvement in organizations such as NCMS, ISWG, or similar security industry associations.
• Experience with ICD 503 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Master’s degree in criminal justice, business administration, information systems, or a related field.
• Active Polygraph Clearance