Facility Security Officer

EOS Defense Systems USA•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EOS Defense Systems USA, Inc. is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to implement a Foreign Ownership Control and Influence (FOCI) mitigation instrument within a cleared defense organization and develop and oversee the company’s Industrial Security program. The FSO will manage the corporate CAGE code, assist with establishing CAGE codes for division or branch offices, and sponsor facility clearances. The position also supports the Insider Threat program, DCSA security reviews, annual self-inspections, security training and education, and sharing information from DCSA with the FSO team. The FSO will contribute to corporate security policies and processes and review DD Form 254s and clearance and facility information in relevant systems. This is an on-site position. The role includes managing the facility’s industrial security program under NISPOM, administering personnel clearances, coordinating with DCSA and company leadership, and maintaining security records and processes. The FSO will also coordinate with IT to meet AOP and Electronic Communications Plan requirements and help ensure secure IT operations for mission systems and classified environments. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have an active security clearance; Top Secret/SCI is preferred.
10+ years of experience in DoD or defense-industry security roles.
Prior experience as an FSO with FOCI in a cleared environment.
Strong understanding of NISPOM.
Familiarity with DISS, NISS, and ACCS; Scattered Castles familiarity is optional if SCI is required.
Solid understanding of Department of Defense policies and program security execution.
Experience leading and mentoring professional security staff, with demonstrated leadership skills.
Experience with access control systems and other security-related databases.
Strong understanding of the DD 254 process.
Excellent communication, documentation, and compliance skills.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret/SCI security clearance preferred.
Scattered Castles familiarity is optional if SCI is required.
FSO training through CDSE (Center for Development of Security Excellence).

Responsibilities

Manage the facility’s industrial security program under NISPOM guidelines.
Prepare and submit the FOCI Affiliated Operations Plan (AOP) to DCSA in accordance with company mitigation agreements.
Liaise with the Government Security Committee (GSC) and senior leadership to ensure adherence to FOCI mitigation measures.
Maintain documentation and reporting requirements associated with foreign ownership and DCSA-mandated compliance activities.
Identify needs and manage security services based on risk, implementing risk-based solutions across programs.
Administer personnel clearances via DISS, eQIP, and NBIS.
Coordinate with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
Manage employee badging, including issuing badges, updating access permissions, and deactivating badges during offboarding.
Process visitor access requests and ensure appropriate documentation, approval workflows, and compliance with security procedures.
Maintain accurate badge issuance records and visitor logs.
Conduct security education, classified visits, incident response, and self-inspections.
Maintain DD254s, SF312s, and other classified documentation.
Coordinate with IT to satisfy AOP and Electronic Communications Plan (ECP) requirements.
Ensure IT operations securely support mission systems and the classified environment.
Manage the corporate CAGE code and assist with establishing CAGE codes for division or branch offices and sponsoring facility clearances.
Participate in the Insider Threat program, DCSA security reviews, annual self-inspections, security training and education development and tracking, and sharing DCSA information with the FSO team.
Participate in developing corporate security policies and processes.
Review DD Form 254s and validate clearance information in DISS and facility data in NISS.
Perform other duties as assigned.