Industrial Security Lead - AFSO/Compliance Expert

GE Vernova, Inc.; Elgin Township (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

12 paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Assistant Facility Security Officer to support the security program, assist with personnel security actions, and help ensure compliance with government requirements. You will manage records, control access, and coordinate visitor processes in a fast‑paced environment.

Your role includes supporting audits, training, and day‑to‑day security operations to protect sensitive programs. A background in industrial security and US citizenship are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• 4–5 years of experience in industrial security or defense industrial base (DIB).
• Working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DoDM 5205.07, and related federal policies.
• Familiarity with visit control, classified material handling, and records management requirements.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and security management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the FSO with personnel security actions, clearance processing, visit requests, and access documentation.
• Maintain security records, compliance documentation, and classified material accountability, including storage, transmission, reproduction, and destruction procedures.
• Coordinate visitor control, escort procedures, and badging activities, and support security education and awareness programs.
• Support inspections, self‑assessments, audits, and corrective action tracking across internal and government stakeholders.
• Ensure activities comply with approved procedures and policy requirements.

Skills

Clearance processing

Visitor control

Records management

Security documentation

Audits & inspections

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DISS

NISS

e-QIP/eApp

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking an Assistant Facility Security Officer to support the security program, assist with personnel security actions, and help ensure compliance with government requirements. You will manage records, control access, and coordinate visitor processes in a fast‑paced environment.

Your role includes supporting audits, training, and day‑to‑day security operations to protect sensitive programs. A background in industrial security and US citizenship are essential.