Assistant Facility Security Officer

Shift5•Arlington, VA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Shift5 is seeking an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to support and scale its security program. This role will report to the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and will be responsible for various aspects of personnel, physical, and industrial security. The AFSO will ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), DoD requirements, and customer security regulations. This position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of security, compliance, and business operations within a fast-paced defense technology company.

Requirements

3-6+ years of experience supporting Industrial Security within a cleared defense contractor environment.
Experience supporting an FSO or serving as an Assistant/Associate Facility Security Officer.
Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM).
Experience utilizing DISS for personnel security processing.
Familiarity with DD254 requirements, classified visit requests, clearance management, and security education.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Active Secret security clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret eligibility preferred.
Completion of DCSA Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Industrial Security courses is preferred.
Experience supporting Insider Threat, COMSEC, or Physical Security programs is a plus.
Prior experience supporting a high-growth defense technology company or government contractor.
Experience with classified facility operations and DCSA assessments.
Knowledge of CUI, ITAR, EAR, and export control regulations.
Familiarity with security management systems and automated clearance tracking tools.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent military or industry experience.

Responsibilities

Administer Shift5's Industrial Security Program in accordance with the NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117).
Process and manage personnel security clearances through DISS, including new submissions, upgrades, visit requests, and debriefings.
Coordinate onboarding and security indoctrination for cleared employees and contractors.
Conduct annual security refresher training and support insider threat awareness initiatives.
Maintain personnel security files, visit records, DD254s, and other required security documentation.
Support classified contract execution by ensuring appropriate security requirements are implemented and maintained.
Assist with classified meetings, visitor control, foreign travel reporting, and classified material accountability.
Prepare for and support DCSA security reviews, self-inspections, and internal audits.
Partner with IT, Legal, Facilities, and People Operations to ensure compliance across physical and personnel security programs.
Assist with badge access management, secure areas, alarm procedures, and physical security controls.
Monitor evolving government security requirements and recommend process improvements.
Serve as a trusted security resource for employees, managers, and program teams.
Serve as the COMSEC custodian.