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. Offers are contingent on a cleared background check.