About this opportunity
Strativ Group lists this Staff Facility Security Officer (Ts Clearance) opportunity in arlington, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A venture-backed defense technology company is looking for a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to run its industrial security program, supporting classified government contracts and secure operations.
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You’ll be the primary point of contact for all facility security matters. You’ll make sure the company stays compliant with NISPOM, DoD regulations, and customer-specific security requirements. The ideal candidate has managed classified programs and personnel security processes, maintained DCSA compliance, and supported secure facilities at the Secret and Top Secret levels.
What you’ll do
Administer and oversee the industrial security program in line with NISPOM, DCSA guidance, and government customer requirements
Act as the main liaison with DCSA, government security representatives, and internal leadership
Manage personnel security actions, including clearance processing, visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and access determinations
Maintain accurate records in DISS, NBIS, and other government security systems
Develop and maintain facility security policies, procedures, and training programs
Deliver security education, annual refresher training, and insider threat awareness training
Oversee classified document control, storage, transmission, destruction, and accountability
Ensure compliance for closed areas, secure rooms, alarms, and classified storage containers
Support government inspections, self-inspections, audits, and corrective action plans
Process classified visit certifications and foreign travel/security reporting
Help program teams implement contract security requirements, including DD254s
Support insider threat program activities, coordinating with leadership and cybersecurity
Stay ready for DCSA assessments and resolve findings promptly
What we’re looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field (equivalent experience may be substituted)
8+ years of industrial security or related security management experience
Experience as an FSO or Assistant FSO in a cleared defense contractor environment
Strong working knowledge of NISPOM, DCSA processes, and classified information handling
Hands-on experience with DISS, NBIS, NISS, and related systems
Ability to interpret DD254s and implement contract-specific requirements
Experience conducting security training, inspections, and compliance assessments
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail
Active Top Secret clearance required
Compensation: $100,000 – $150,000 per year, plus bonus, benefits, and equity. Final pay depends on experience, certifications, and location. xzgxqkn Offers are contingent on a cleared background check.
Worksite address
arlington, VA, 22202, US
Who can apply
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