Lead Security Professional; Facility Security Officer

Lead Security Professional (Facility Security Officer)

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI-powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high-performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI-ready connectivity, join us today.

Working under the Sr Security Manager(s) within Federal contracts, the Lead Security Professional will support and provide oversight to complex government programs with responsibility for DOD FSO management and oversight meeting NISPOM requirements as lead FSO for Herndon offices. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with government security requirements, protecting classified information, and providing leadership across multiple security disciplines in support of DoD and SCI programs.

This is an on-site position. 2900 Towerview Drive, Herndon,VA

• Diligently oversee multiple DOD contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle.
• Provide oversight in the areas of Physical Security, Personnel Security, Facility Security, and OPSEC for both DoD and SCI programs to ensure the protection of classified information.
• Oversee investigations of security infractions or violations and report findings to the Director of Industrial Security and the customer.
• Ensure follow through on corrective actions and program improvements to prevent future incidents or violations.
• Work closely with the Director of Industrial Security to ensure security policies and procedures are documented and all briefed employees are properly trained on program classification policies.
• Ensure the interpretation and application of government program classification guides and provide education as needed to supported government programs.
• Administer, direct, and review security operations programs to ensure a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, customers, and others.
• Advise management on improving and implementing policies in accordance with security requirements and institutional, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop methods to improve security policies, processes, and practices, and recommend changes to management.
• Direct the preparation and distribution of written and verbal communications regarding security policies, procedures, and practices.
• Manage the design and development of specialized training to guide security personnel and others through security-related decisions and actions.
• Represent the organization in formal meetings with outside organizations on matters related to security and protective services.

Knowledge:

• DCSA compliance and NISPOM oversight and management are essential, along with knowledge across multiple security disciplines.
• Human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders, including Insider Threat Programs.
• Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
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