Facility Security Officer

About Bridge Defense.

Bridge Defense is redefining how modern defense technology is delivered. Based in Washington, D.C., we are built for the dynamic mission environment facing the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement agencies. We provide full-spectrum national security solutions that combine secure infrastructure, cleared talent, and mission-ready software to meet evolving defense challenges. Our services include secure software development in classified environments and the design and implementation of advanced IT and cybersecurity capabilities ranging from secure cloud architectures and enterprise infrastructure to data center operations, scientific analysis, cutting-edge cyber defense, and intelligence analysis.

We are led by technologists and veterans with firsthand mission experience, which enables us to understand both the operational realities and the innovation needed to succeed. Our approach is agile and outcome-based, delivering results in weeks rather than months whenever possible.

At Bridge Defense we value people, integrity, and excellence. We foster an environment where innovation thrives in support of traditional mission requirements. Our team members receive competitive compensation, robust benefits, professional development and certification opportunities, and clear paths for growth while working on the nation’s most critical projects.

• Innovation & Responsiveness :
  We push beyond legacy models with efficient, tech-led solutions built to scale and evolve.
• Trusted Performance :
  Security, compliance, and deep experience in delivering to demanding environments guides all we do.
• Mission Focused Expertise :
  From veteran leadership to cleared engineers, our people understand both the technology and the mission.

Bridge Defense seeks a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to join a mission-focused team supporting the security posture of a cleared facility operating under the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM). The FSO will serve as the primary point of contact for all facility security matters, ensuring compliance with government security requirements while supporting personnel, physical, and information security programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional early in their career to grow into progressively greater responsibility within a fast-moving defense technology company.

The FSO will manage day-to-day security operations for the facility, including personnel security processing, visitor control, security education and awareness training, and self-inspections, while working closely with the Facility Clearance (FCL) sponsor, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and company leadership.

• Administer the facility's security program in accordance with the NISPOM, DoD directives, and other applicable federal security regulations.
• Process personnel security clearance requests, periodic reinvestigations, and in/out-processing using DISS/NBIS.
• Manage the facility profile in NISS, including change conditionals, DD254 management, and security review activities.
• Conduct new-hire security indoctrinations, ongoing security education and awareness training, and annual refresher briefings.
• Maintain accountability of classified material, manage visit certifications, and coordinate visitor control for cleared visitors.
• Participate in the Insider Threat Program as an active participant, including monitoring and reporting requirements for the personnel security discipline.
• Conduct and document periodic self-inspections; prepare corrective action plans and support DCSA security vulnerability assessments.
• Maintain accurate records within DISS/NBIS and other government security databases; track clearance status for the cleared workforce.
• Coordinate with facilities and IT staff to support physical security measures (access control, alarm systems, closed areas) and safeguard classified information systems as applicable.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, government customers, DCSA representatives, and company leadership on all security matters.
• Assist in the preparation…