FSO/CSSO w/active Top Secret Clearance and Polygraph

LMI Consulting, LLC; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Consulting, LLC is seeking a Security Manager (FSO/SSO) to lead and mature security programs across DoD and IC programs in Tysons, VA. You will supervise security analysts and coordinate with government customers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICDs, SEADs, and RMF.

The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance (polygraph preferred) and extensive experience in personnel security, policy development, and incident management.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in industrial or government security program management.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph (preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of NISPOM/32 CFR 117, ICDs, SEADs, COMSEC, and handling of classified networks (e.g., SIPRNet, JWICS).
• Hands-on experience with clearance processing systems (DISS, NBIS), access control systems, and security incident management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and maintain security programs compliant with NISPOM, ICDs, SEADs, and federal regulations.
• Oversee physical and technical security programs (access control, IDS, CCTV) per ICD 705 and NISPOM.
• Direct personnel security, including processing and tracking clearances via DISS/NBIS.
• Prepare and deliver security education, training, and awareness per gov't and company guidelines.
• Draft and implement security policies to align with regulatory mandates.
• Conduct self-inspections and host government/contractor security audits; manage corrective actions.
• Collaborate with ISSM/ISSO on RMF compliance and cyber requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Policy writing

Incident reporting

Security briefings

Tools

DISS

NBIS

C-Cure access control

Intrusion detection systems

CCTV surveillance

Job description

Overview

The Security Manager (FSO/SSO) holds a critical leadership role in managing and guiding LMI's security posture across Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with polygraph (preferred), and is responsible for supervising security analysts, directing security operations to ensure strict adherence to federal, contractual, and company policy requirements. Reporting to LMI's Vice President of Security, the Security Manager will safeguard personnel, facilities, and other national security assets. This position interfaces regularly with government customers, contracting officers, internal business leaders, and security counterparts at partners and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

Security Program Administration

• Lead, develop, and maintain robust security programs in compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), SEADs, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and other relevant federal regulations.
• Oversee physical and technical security programs, including access control systems (e.g., C-Cure), intrusion detection systems, surveillance systems (CCTV), visitor management, and secure facility operations in accordance with ICD 705 and NISPOM requirements.

Personnel Security and Clearance Management

• Direct all aspects of personnel security, including processing and tracking security clearances and accesses for employees, subcontractors, and consultants through DISS, NBIS, and relevant IC portals.
• Develop and maintain effective procedures for employee background investigations, reinvestigations, foreign travel reporting, and management of visit authorization letters and special access badges.

Educational Outreach and Briefings

• Prepare, deliver, and update security education, training, and awareness programs per government and company guidelines (e.g., annual refresher, insider threat briefings, foreign travel, and counterintelligence training).
• Foster a culture of vigilance and security best practices across the organization.

Policy Oversight and Compliance

• Draft, review, and implement corporate and program-level security policies and procedures to align with changing regulatory and legislative mandates.
• Ensure asset protection, classified information safeguarding, and compliance with intrusion detection, access control, and classified material handling protocols.

Audit, Inspection, and Incident Management

• Conduct periodic self-inspections, facilitate DCSA (Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency) reviews, host customer security audits, and oversee response/corrective action plans for findings or observations.
• Collaborate with the ISSM/ISSO on classified cybersecurity requirements and RMF (Risk Management Framework) compliance.

Investigation and Reporting

• Lead and document internal security investigations, adverse information reporting, violation reporting (per NISPOM/ICD/SEAD), and coordinate remediation actions with senior leadership.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Liaison

• Act as primary point-of-contact for security matters with government Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), customer security officers, partners, and subcontractors.
• Support contracts and business operations staff to ensure all contractual security deliverables and compliance requirements are met throughout program lifecycles.

Target salary range: $90,000.00 - $158,000.00. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in industrial or government security program management, including team supervision

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of NISPOM/32 CFR 117, ICDs, SEADs, COMSEC, and handling of classified networks (e.g., SIPRNet, JWICS).
• Hands-on experience with clearance processing systems (DISS, NBIS), access control systems, and security incident management tools.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including policy writing, incident reporting, and security briefings.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, internally and externally.

Job Locations

US-VA-Tysons

LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact [e-mail]

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