Facility Security Officer

Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (on-site with remote possibility)

Overview

We are a cleared defense contractor supporting U.S. Government programs and are seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to establish, manage, and maintain compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The FSO serves as the legally accountable authority for safeguarding classified information and ensuring full compliance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117).

This role requires direct interaction with government security representatives, prime contractors, and cleared personnel, and carries stop-work authority for security noncompliance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the formally appointed Facility Security Officer under NISPOM

• Establish, administer, and maintain the facility's classified security program

• Manage Facility Clearance (FCL) and Personnel Clearance (PCL) processes

• Act as the primary liaison with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) for inspections, audits, and compliance reviews

• Conduct and document annual self-inspections and corrective action plans

• Administer DISS / NBIS and legacy JPAS where applicable for access control, visit authorizations, and clearance actions

• Oversee classified material handling, storage, transmission, reproduction, and destruction

• Maintain classified contract reviews, DD254s, and security classification guidance

• Implement and manage the Insider Threat Program 

• Develop, maintain, and enforce security SOPs and training programs

• Conduct security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, and refresher training

• Coordinate with customer security offices and prime contractor security teams

• Advise executive leadership on security risk, compliance posture, and mitigation actions

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Facility Security Officer for a cleared contractor

• Demonstrated working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117)

• Experience managing DCSA inspections and self-inspections

• Proficiency with DISS / NBIS systems

• Active DoD Secret clearance at minimum 

• Ability to be designated as Key Management Personnel (KMP)

• Strong documentation, reporting, and briefing skills

• Ability to operate independently and exercise authority in compliance matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple classified contracts

• Insider Threat Program Officer (ITPSO) experience

• COMSEC exposure (if applicable to programs)

• Prior government, military, or cleared industry security management background

• Experience supporting TS-level programs

Work Location and Schedule

• Primary duty location: Los Angeles metropolitan area

• On-site presence required for classified material oversight

• Limited remote administrative work may be permitted based on program needs

• Part-time or consulting arrangements may be considered for highly qualified candidates

Appointment and Authority

This position will be formally appointed in writing as the Facility Security Officer and granted full authority to enforce NISP compliance, including the authority to halt activities that present security risk or noncompliance.