Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Firestorm • San Diego, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Firestorm is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage the daily security operations of a cleared facility that handles classified material. The role requires ensuring full compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and the facility's NISPOA. The FSO is directly accountable to the DCSA for protecting classified national security information and maintaining the facility's security posture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a related field; relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• 5+ years of experience in industrial security within the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), with direct experience at a possessing facility.
• Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), the NISPOM Rule, and DCSA industrial security procedures.
• Completion of DCSA Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum (or ability to complete within a specified probationary period).
• Experience with DISS (Defense Information System for Security) and NBIS (National Background Investigation Services).
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to brief senior leadership and government representatives.
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment on sensitive matters and maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification (National Classification Management Society).
• Prior experience serving as an Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) or Insider Threat Program support role.
• Experience with SAP, SCI, or COMSEC security programs.
• Familiarity with export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact with DCSA and other Cognizant Security Agencies for all matters related to the facility's classified operations.
• Maintain and administer the Standard Practice Procedures (SPP) governing the safeguarding, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified material.
• Manage all aspects of a possessing facility's security infrastructure, including closed areas, secure rooms, GSA-approved containers, IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems), and access control systems.
• Conduct and document required self-inspections, and prepare the facility for periodic DCSA security reviews and vulnerability assessments.
• Administer personnel security clearance processing, including initial investigations, periodic reinvestigations, and continuous vetting enrollment.
• Manage visitor control procedures, classified meetings, and incoming/outgoing classified material transmissions (including couriers and classified shipments).
• Maintain the facility's Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program, including initial, annual, and refresher briefings.
• Manage the incident response process for security violations, compromises, and administrative inquiries, including reporting to DCSA as required.
• Maintain accountability for all classified material at the facility, including document control, inventories, and destruction certifications.
• Ensure proper classification management, marking, and handling of classified information and material in accordance with the applicable Security Classification Guide(s).
• Manage safeguarding requirements for Secret and/or Top Secret material, including any Communications Security (COMSEC), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), or Special Access Program (SAP) requirements, if applicable.
• Coordinate with facilities/engineering on construction, alarm, and accreditation requirements for closed areas and vaults.
• Maintain emergency action procedures for the protection or destruction of classified material.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Equity grants for new hires
• Unlimited PTO
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including holiday hiatuses in July & December.
• Generous Parental Leave
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• FSA
• DCFSA
• HSA
• Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm.
• Option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
• Mental Health Resources: free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more.
• Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support.

What This Job Offers

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