Assistant Facility Security Officer

# Assistant Facility Security Officer Apogee Research, LLCFull Time junior Arlington, Virginia, USPosted Yesterday##

Role Overview Apogee Research, LLC is hiring a entry-level Assistant Facility Security Officer. This is a full-time role in Arlington. Part of Apogee Research, LLC's Security hiring, posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Salary Context Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Junior-level Security roles is $80k-$115k (based on 52 comparable listings).

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Job Description Apogee Research brings cutting-edge research into practice for the DoD community. We blend agility with rigor to develop innovative technologies and transition them into operational use. Founded in 2012, Apogee Research brings together cross-disciplinary teams to solve some of the nation's most challenging technical problems. At Apogee Research, we work hard, move quickly, and succeed together.

Apogee Research is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and organized Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to support the administration of Personnel Security, Special Access Program (SAP), and Collateral Security operations. The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the Security team, responsible for managing personnel security processes, maintaining compliance with government security requirements, supporting classified programs, and providing guidance to employees and program personnel on a wide range of security matters.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of personnel security regulations, clearance processing, security reporting requirements, and classified program support within a Department of Defense environment. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.

The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), personnel security requirements, and other applicable government security regulations and procedures. The candidate will work closely with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and report to the Director of Security while supporting business operations and classified program requirements.

The Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) will be responsible for administering collateral personnel security activities, processing and tracking security clearances, maintaining personnel security records, managing security reporting requirements, and ensuring compliance with government and company security policies. Additional responsibilities include supporting facility inspections and self-assessments, processing incoming and outgoing visit requests, conducting security briefings and debriefings, coordinating classified shipments, administering intrusion detection system (IDS) and access control processes, and performing other security-related duties as assigned.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced security professional seeking to expand their responsibilities and to play a key role in building and leading security operations within a growing federal government contractor supporting national security missions. Apogee Research management is security conscious, knowledgeable and engaged as security is a priority in the culture;

This job requires final TOP SECRET security clearance. We will only accept candidates that currently have a final TOP SECRET security clearance. All applicants must be a US CITIZEN. This position is full-time, in-person and located in our Arlington, Virginia office.### Responsibilities
* Process personnel security clearances and maintain accurate records for clearance actions, investigations, and adjudications.
* Administer personnel security systems including DISS, e-QIP, NISS, NBIS, and other government security databases as required.
* Initiate, submit, and track security clearance investigations, reinvestigations, upgrades, and reciprocity requests.
* Maintain personnel security files and ensure compliance with applicable government and company security requirements.
* Working knowledge of personnel security reporting requirements, continuous vetting principles, and reportable events under NISPOM, DCSA, and DoD security regulations.
* Assist with security indoctrinations, debriefings, annual refresher training, and foreign travel/security awareness briefings.
* Support the administration of classified visit requests and verify personnel access eligibility.
* Assist with self-inspections, audits, and government security reviews by…