Facility Security Officer; FSO
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Security
Information Security & Data Protection, Government Security
Requisition :
Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other
Required:
None Job Family:
Security Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Ensure Compliance, Security Policies, Security System
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience US Citizenship
Required:
Yes
The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for ensuring full compliance with Department of War (DoW), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and company security requirements at a complex multi-building cleared facility. This role provides direct support to government customers, ensures the protection of classified information, and maintains the integrity of personnel, physical, and administrative security programs. The FSO will serve as the primary site security lead, partnering closely with program management, government representatives, and internal stakeholders.
MEANINGFULWORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
- Protect classified government information and ensure compliance with all personnel, physical, administrative, and program security standards.
- Create, issue, and program employee badges for site access.
- Conduct new-hire, annual security briefings and debriefings, as well as security education and awareness programs.
- Investigate security incidents, losses, and violations; recommend and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain and audit classified storage areas, documents, and associated records.
- Provide security oversight for closed areas and restricted spaces.
- Manage and retain customer records and audit documentation.
- Conduct biannual self-inspections in accordance with NISPOM and DCSA requirements.
- Interface routinely with program management to address program-specific security requirements.
- Deliver security briefings, presentations, and written guidance to employees and stakeholders.
- Process and safeguard Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and other sensitive information in accordance with DoWI 5200.48. DoWM 5400.07 and DoW Freedom of Information Act Program.
- Apply physical and procedural security measures that protect personnel while minimizing operational impact.
- Maintain, audit, and continually improve the industrial security program to protect employees, assets, and classified materials.
- Represent the organization during interactions with senior leaders, site management, and government representatives.
- Interpret, administer, and revise security policies, processes, and procedures as needed.
- Process new employee security clearance requests.
- Track security clearance investigations and support Personnel Security (PERSEC) functions, including DISS and NBIS administration.
- Provide COMSEC security management and oversight.
- Support construction, accreditation, and maintenance of closed areas and restricted spaces.
- Knowledge of ICD 705 SCIF requirements.
- Complete other security-related projects and duties as assigned.
Bring your FSO expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The FSO must have:
- Education:
High School diploma with 9+ years of relevant industrial security or facility security experience OR a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant industrial security or FSO experience - Experience:
9+ years of relevant industrial security or facility security experience OR a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant industrial security or FSO experience - Technical skills:
Strong understanding of DCSA Industrial Security policies, including 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoWM 5200.01 Volumes 1-3 and all other applicable executive orders to ensure compliance COMSEC security management experience Knowledge of closed area construction, accreditation…
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