Facility Security Officer

Description

Leidos Security Operations is currently seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the Leidos, Inc. facility located in Greenwood Village, CO.

The selected individual will lead and implement the DoD Industrial Security Program for the facility. The FSO will coordinate and monitor highly sensitive aspects of the DoD Industrial Security Program and security activities while ensuring compliance with Government and company security policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will interface with Leidos personnel to include program leadership and government personnel to ensure full compliance with National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD254), and applicable federal regulations, policies, and contractual security requirements

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other government security stakeholders for all matters related to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
• Maintain the facility security clearance (FCL), including preparation and submission of required documentation.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the facility’s security program, including written procedures, internal controls, and compliance initiatives.
• Manage personnel security processes, including initiation, tracking, and maintenance of personnel security clearances (PCLs) and access authorizations.
• Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and training for cleared employees, including compliance initial, annual refresher, and specialized security training requirements.
• Safeguard classified information by implementing appropriate physical, technical, and administrative security controls in accordance with NISPOM and ICD requirements.
• Oversee classified information management, including receipt, storage, reproduction, transmission, inventory, and destruction in accordance with NISPOM requirements.
• Conduct self-inspections, internal audits, and vulnerability assessments to ensure program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare for and support government security reviews, inspections, and assessments, including corrective action planning and follow-up.
• Manage and report security incidents, violations, and adverse information in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policy.
• Oversee visitor control and classified visit authorization processes, including validation and documentation of access requirements.
• Ensure proper implementation of information systems security measures for classified systems in coordination with IT and cybersecurity personnel, as applicable.
• Advise senior leadership, program managers, and employees on security requirements, risks, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate security records and documentation to support compliance and audit readiness.
• Promote a strong security culture through training, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay current on changes to NISP regulations, government guidance, and emerging security threats, and adjust procedures accordingly.
• Bring security risks to the attention of the senior management as identified.
• Work as a team player, exhibit flexibility, and excellent organizational skills. Analyze moderate problems and provide focused solutions with the ability to effectively communicate information to various audiences.
• Must be available to promptly address and manage urgent notifications and facility-related incidents in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with facility operations and administrative support functions, including liaising with building management to resolve workspace issues, managing office equipment maintenance and supplies, overseeing mail distribution, and handling IT equipment ordering, shipping, and associated logistics.

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience (or HS diploma and 12+ years of relevant experience)
• Completed DCSA FSO Curriculum – with certificate of completion
• Strong working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM)
• Worki…