Facility Security Officer (FSO)

General Dynamics Information Technology•Mary Esther, FL

3d•$72,250 - $97,750•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) serves as the primary site security lead for a complex, multi-building cleared facility, ensuring compliance with Department of War (DoW), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and company security requirements. The role directly supports government customers and protects classified information while maintaining personnel, physical, administrative, and program security. The FSO partners with program management, government representatives, and internal stakeholders, and represents the organization in interactions with senior leaders, site management, and government representatives. The position oversees industrial security and personnel security functions, including clearance requests and investigations, DISS and NBIS administration, COMSEC management, classified storage and records, visitor and document control, employee access badges, security education, and incident response. It also supports the construction, accreditation, and maintenance of closed areas and restricted spaces, applying ICD 705 SCIF requirements. The role is onsite in Mary Esther, Florida, with a scheduled 40-hour workweek and less than 10% travel required.

Requirements

High school diploma with 9+ years of relevant industrial or facility security experience, or a bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant industrial security or FSO experience.
Active Top Secret clearance is required; must be able to obtain SCI.
U.S. citizenship required.
Strong understanding of DCSA Industrial Security policies, including 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoWM 5200.01 Volumes 1–3, and applicable executive orders.
COMSEC security management experience.
Knowledge of closed-area construction and accreditation processes and ICD 705 SCIF requirements.
Experience managing personnel security, document control, and visitor control processes through the Security Information Management System (SIMS).
Hands-on experience with eAPP, NISS, and DISS systems.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external customers, management, contracts, and security personnel at all levels.

Responsibilities

Protect classified government information and ensure compliance with personnel, physical, administrative, and program security standards.
Create, issue, and program employee badges for site access.
Conduct new-hire and annual security briefings and debriefings and provide security education and awareness programs.
Investigate security incidents, losses, and violations; recommend and implement corrective actions.
Maintain and audit classified storage areas, documents, associated records, and customer audit documentation.
Provide security oversight for closed areas and restricted spaces.
Conduct biannual self-inspections in accordance with NISPOM and DCSA requirements.
Coordinate with program management on program-specific security requirements.
Deliver security briefings, presentations, and written guidance to employees and stakeholders.
Process and safeguard PII, CUI, and other sensitive information in accordance with applicable DoW instructions and the 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.
Interpret, administer, and revise security policies, processes, and procedures as needed.
Process new employee security clearance requests and track clearance investigations.
Support Personnel Security functions, including DISS and NBIS administration.
Provide COMSEC security management and oversight.
Support construction, accreditation, and maintenance of closed areas and restricted spaces.
Complete other security-related projects and duties as assigned.