Facility Security Officer with Security Clearance

Bridge Defense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Defense seeks a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to join a mission-focused team in Arlington, VA. You will manage day-to-day security operations for a cleared facility under NISPOM, including personnel security processing, visitor control, training, and self-inspections, coordinating with DCSA and the sponsor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional early in their career to grow rapidly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in facility or personnel security.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities completed.
• Experience supporting onsite DCSA assessments.
• Strong PM skills and ability to lead engagement with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Administer the facility's security program per NISPOM and DoW directives.
• Lead transition to classified safeguarding with DCSA/DISA coordination.
• Establish secure areas and intrusion detection systems per 32 CFR 117.
• Process personnel security clearances and reinvestigations in DISS/NBIS.
• Manage facility profile in NISS and DD254 management.
• Conduct new-hire indoctrinations and annual refresher briefings.
• Maintain accountability of classified materials and coordinate visitor control.
• Support Insider Threat program and vulnerability assessments.
• Coordinate with IT and ISSM on security measures for information systems.
• Serve as liaison on security matters with employees and government customers.
• Develop standard operating procedures and security plans.

Skills

Facility security

Security operations

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Bridge Defense

Bridge Defense is redefining how modern defense technology is delivered. Based in Washington, D.C., we are built for the dynamic mission environment facing the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement agencies. We provide full-spectrum national security solutions that combine secure infrastructure, cleared talent, and mission-ready software to meet evolving defense challenges. Our services include secure software development in classified environments and the design and implementation of advanced IT and cybersecurity capabilities ranging from secure cloud architectures and enterprise infrastructure to data center operations, scientific analysis, cutting-edge cyber defense, and intelligence analysis. We are led by technologists and veterans with firsthand mission experience, which enables us to understand both the operational realities and the innovation needed to succeed. Our approach is agile and outcome-based, delivering results in weeks rather than months whenever possible. At Bridge Defense we value people, integrity, and excellence. We foster an environment where innovation thrives in support of traditional mission requirements. Our team members receive competitive compensation, robust benefits, professional development and certification opportunities, and clear paths for growth while working on the nation’s most critical projects.

Core Values

• Innovation & Responsiveness: We push beyond legacy models with efficient, tech-led solutions built to scale and evolve.


• Trusted Performance: Security, compliance, and deep experience in delivering to demanding environments guides all we do.


• Mission Focused Expertise: From veteran leadership to cleared engineers, our people understand both the technology and the mission.

Summary Bridge Defense seeks a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to join a mission-focused team supporting the security posture of a cleared facility operating under the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM). The FSO will serve as the primary point of contact for all facility security matters, ensuring compliance with government security requirements while supporting personnel, physical, and information security programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional early in their career to grow into progressively greater responsibility within a fast-moving defense technology company. The FSO will manage day-to-day security operations for the facility, including personnel security processing, visitor control, security education and awareness training, and self-inspections, while working closely with the Facility Clearance (FCL) sponsor, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and company leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• * Administer the facility's security program in accordance with the NISPOM, DoW directives, and other applicable federal security regulations.


• * Lead the facility’s transition to classified safeguarding, including preparing required NISS submissions, coordinating with DCSA and DISA, supporting approval of classified storage, and installation of secure network access.


• * Establish and maintain closed areas or secure rooms and intrusion detection systems in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117.


• * Process personnel security clearance requests, periodic reinvestigations, and in/out-processing using DISS/NBIS.


• * Manage the facility profile in NISS, including changed condition reporting, DD254 management, and security review activities.


• * Conduct new-hire security indoctrinations, ongoing security education and awareness training, and annual refresher briefings.


• * Maintain accountability of classified material, including receipt, storage, transmission, reproduction, and destruction; manage visit certifications; and coordinate visitor control for cleared visitors.


• * Support the Insider Threat Program, including monitoring and reporting requirements for the personnel security discipline.


• * Conduct and document periodic self-inspections; prepare corrective action plans and support DCSA security vulnerability assessments.


• * Coordinate with facilities staff, IT staff, and the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to support physical security measures (access control, alarm systems) and the authorization and protection of classified information systems as applicable.


• * Serve as a liaison between employees, government customers, DCSA representatives, and company leadership on all security matters.


• * Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, security plans, and other required documentation.

Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• * Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with 4 or more years of facility or personnel security experience, including at least 2 years as an FSO at a possessing facility.


• * Active TOP SECRET clearance is required.


• * Completion of the CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum.


• * Experience supporting onsite DCSA assessments.


• * Strong Project Management skills with the ability to lead engagement and manage timelines with external stakeholders


• * Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DCSA policies, and personnel/physical security processes.


• * Hands-on experience with DISS, NBIS, NISS, eApp, and other government security case-management systems.


• * Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.


• * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees, government customers, and DCSA representatives.


• * Must be able to work onsite full-time in Arlington, VA

Desired Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• * Experience leading or supporting the establishment of Top Secret storage capability with classified network access, including working directly with DCSA and supporting authorization of the classified information system.


• * Familiarity with SCI, SAP, or other special access program security requirements.


• * Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification.

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

• * Sound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.


• * Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• * Ability to build effective working relationships across staff, leadership, and government stakeholders.


• * A proactive, self-starter mindset with a commitment to continuous learning in an evolving regulatory environment.


• * Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.

General Factors

• * Full-time, onsite position based in Arlington, VA.


• * Depending on project requirements, may be required to work within a compressed schedule; overtime should be expected when schedules demand it.


• * Limited travel may be required.


• * No relocation.


• * Must be able to sit/stand at a desk for long periods and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.


• * Must be able to multi-task and rapidly change priorities with limited notice.

Salary Range $90,000 – $130,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, security clearance, geographic location, and other business considerations. Eligible employees may also receive performance-based bonuses and benefits.

Bridge Defense is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us at 202-436-9222.