Facility Security Officer (FSO)

STR • Melbourne, FL

5d • $89,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a skilled Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead our Industrial Security Program and serve as the primary contact with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The FSO is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal security requirements, overseeing personnel and physical security, managing classified information, and supporting Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) duties for Special Access Programs (SAP) as needed.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SAP/SCI eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years as FSO or Alternate FSO in the defense industry.
• Completion of DCSA STEPP FSO Program Management Curriculum.
• Strong experience with DISS, NBIS, NISS, and eQIP.
• In-depth understanding of NISPOM, FOCI, ITAR, and related government standards.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent security experience.
• COMSEC Custodian or Insider Threat Program Officer (ITPSO) experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and other federal regulations.
• Manage personnel security clearances via DISS/NBIS and eQIP, including onboarding, briefings, debriefings, and continuous vetting.
• Maintain Facility Security Clearance (FCL) and support Key Management Personnel (KMP) requirements.
• Oversee classified material receipt, storage, transmission, and destruction, keeping accurate accountability records.
• Administer physical security systems: access control, alarms, and secure storage areas.
• Prepare, issue, and maintain DD Form 254 for contracts and subcontracts.
• Conduct annual self-inspections and prepare for DCSA vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and deliver security training—initial briefings, annual refreshers, and insider threat awareness.
• Report security incidents, suspicious contacts, and foreign travel per guidelines.
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP) or ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification.
• Ensure compliance with DoD SAP and Intelligence Community requirements.
• Support SOP, OPSEC plans, Program Protection Plans (P2), and transportation plans.
• Assist with classified accountability, Top Secret control, and documentation for DD254s.
• Investigate and document security incidents, implement corrective actions, and provide follow-up training.
• Participate in program/staff meetings and teleconferences as needed.
• Perform additional duties in partnership with the CSSO as assigned.

Benefits

• STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior