Facility Security Officer

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

Equinix Public Sector powers government agencies to place new command and control capabilities at the digital edge, where citizens, employees, and partners, and digital ecosystems like clouds, mobile, social networks and B2B partners meet. Be a part of a team that enables, guides, and protects critical Data Center infrastructure. This role interprets, implements, and maintains a highly effective security program consistent with all regulatory, government policies and provides supplemental guidance to the business and its leaders.

• Conduct phone and in-person Security Pre-screens, documenting information and tracking results and reporting results to support teams
• Understand and communicate all clearance verification information to appropriate members of Public Sector's Program Management Office (PMO)
• Demonstrate independent judgment, strong customer service, and communication skills in reviewing security clearance paperwork and visit authorization letters to various government agencies
• Populate the company database of clearance processing candidates, providing data as needed
• Track the progress of and submit completed security forms as well as follow-up with adjudication team for status updates daily or weekly as needed
• Perform all administrative functions for Security
• Interpret, administer and follow directives as identified in the 32 CFR Part 177/The National NISPOM
• Maintain personnel and facility security clearances
• Lead the annual government/DCSA inspections of the facility and associated security records, report findings to DCSA, supervisor, and Senior Management Official
• Complete and submit Visitor requests and Visitor Authorization Letters via fax or through DISS (or Other)
• Lead the day-to-day management of security for the programs at the local Data Center
• Provide Operation Security support and implement customer security requirements
• Interface with colleagues who are part of the National Information Security Team and various Public Sector groups, program employees, and subcontractors
• Perform clearance processing for multiple government and contractor sites if applicable and verify/confirm clearance/accesses of new hires and current employees, manage and maintain program Personnel Security Clearances (PCLs) and maintain security paperwork for all contracts to include but not limited to DD254s and PCL logs
• Understand and communicate all clearance verification information to members of the Security Team, make impartial judgments on the recommended processing times while reviewing confidential candidate material

• Minimum of five (5) years Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Contractor Program Security Officer
• Must be approved for a U.S. government-issued security clearance
• Ability to conduct investigations objectively and professionally regarding sensitive issues
• Knowledge of The NISPOM Rule, NISP guidance and DCSA background investigations is a plus
• Experience working with Intelligence Community Directive 704 (ICD 704) and 705 requirements
• Exceptional customer service and strong written communication skills

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affiantative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.