Senior Facility Security Officer (Top Secret)

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

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.