Facility Security Officer (FSO)

DirectViz Solutions, LLC•White Sands, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Facility Security Officer to support security operations on-site in White Sands, New Mexico. The role administers facility and personnel security programs, ensures compliance with Department of Defense and federal security requirements, and helps protect classified information, personnel, and government assets. The position supports security operations in a government contracting or DoD environment, including technical environments such as enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and network operations. An active Secret security clearance is required.

Requirements

At least 5 years as an FSO or Assistant Facility Security Officer (AA), or a two-year technical school qualification with at least 2 years of experience.
Active Secret security clearance.
Experience supporting personnel security, facility security, or security administration in a DoD, federal government, or government contracting environment.
Knowledge of personnel clearance processes, access control procedures, and classified-information handling requirements.
Familiarity with DoD security regulations and established security compliance procedures.
Experience coordinating employee security onboarding, out-processing, and access management.
Strong organizational skills, accurate recordkeeping, and the ability to manage multiple security-related priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with government representatives, program management, and employees.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic recordkeeping systems.
Ability to work on-site in White Sands, New Mexico.
Ability to maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
Ability to sit or stand at a desk for prolonged periods and use a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, learn and retain routine tasks and processes, and demonstrate attention to detail, correspondence proficiency, and self-management.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain facility and personnel security programs in accordance with applicable DoD and federal security regulations.
Manage personnel security processes, including clearance verification, access eligibility, security documentation, and ongoing compliance requirements.
Coordinate employee security onboarding and offboarding, including briefings, debriefings, and access authorization.
Facilitate Common Access Card (CAC) issuance, badge requests, facility access, and visitor authorization.
Maintain personnel security records, clearance documentation, security databases, standard operating procedures, and administrative records.
Support the safeguarding, handling, storage, and transmission of classified information.
Coordinate with government security representatives, program leadership, and internal stakeholders to address security requirements and resolve compliance issues.
Assist with security inspections, audits, assessments, and corrective actions.
Monitor compliance with security policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
Investigate, document, and report potential security incidents, violations, or discrepancies through appropriate channels.
Support security awareness training and help ensure employees understand their responsibilities for protecting sensitive and classified information.
Provide security administration support for personnel working in enterprise IT, cybersecurity, network operations, and other mission-critical technical environments.