Security Officer IV

Overview

Security Officer IV at Arlo Solutions. Primary security professional responsible for comprehensive security support for the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)). Manages personnel, physical, operations, and information security domains to safeguard highly sensitive information related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and other sensitive national security matters.

Arlington, VA (on-site)

Top Secret with SCI

• Manage comprehensive security support for AARO’s facility and organization, ensuring compliance with DoD security directives and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and oversee security programs, policies, and procedures across personnel, physical, operations, and information security domains.
• Serve as the primary security point of contact for AARO, coordinating with OUSW(I&S) security offices and other relevant security organizations.
• Process security nomination packages for AARO personnel, ensuring timely submission and proper documentation.
• Coordinate with Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) on personnel clearance matters.
• Monitor and track clearance status for all AARO personnel and contractors.
• Ensure all contractor personnel maintain required Top Secret clearances with SCI eligibility and SAP access.
• Implement and enforce physical security measures to protect AARO facilities, equipment, and sensitive information.
• Establish key control procedures and maintain accountability for all keys and key cards issued to personnel.
• Maintain proper safeguarding of all Government equipment, information, and property.
• Develop and implement lock combination management procedures.
• Oversee the protection of classified and sensitive information, including SCI and SAP materials.
• Ensure proper marking, handling, storage, and transmission of classified information.
• Coordinate security requirements for IT systems and networks handling classified information.
• Implement procedures to prevent unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
• Develop and deliver security indoctrination briefings and debriefings to AARO personnel and contractors.
• Conduct periodic security awareness training to maintain vigilance and compliance.
• Advise AARO leadership on security best practices and emerging threats.
• Review DD254 (Contract Security Classification Specification) documents as part of the industrial security program.
• Coordinate security requirements with contractors supporting AARO missions.
• Ensure contractor compliance with security requirements and procedures.
• Maintain required security documentation in accordance with DoD regulations and directives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable security publications including DoD Manual 5205.07, DoD Manual 5105.21, and other relevant directives.
• Coordinate with Special Access Program Central Office and Special Security Office as needed.
• Participate in security inspections and implement corrective actions as required.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in positions related to security.
• Demonstrated experience in personnel, physical, operations, and information security management.
• Experience working with highly classified programs and handling sensitive information.
• Familiarity with DoD security directives, regulations, and procedures.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with current Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
• Security Professional Education Development (SPED) Certification Program credentials such as:
  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
  • Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)
  • Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC)
  • Special Program Security Certification (SPSC)
  • Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC)
  • Physical Security Certification (PSC)
  • Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC)
  • Due Process Adjudicator Professional Credential (DPAPC)

We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.