Facility Security Officer (FSO)

DirectViz Solutions•White Sands, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Facility Security Officer to support on-site security operations in White Sands, New Mexico. The FSO 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 role supports security operations in a federal contracting or DoD environment and works with government security representatives, program leadership, employees, and internal stakeholders. The position provides security administration for personnel working across enterprise IT, cybersecurity, network operations, and other mission-critical technical environments. The successful candidate maintains accurate security records and documentation, supports compliance activities and security awareness, and handles potential incidents through appropriate channels. The role requires an active Secret clearance and on-site work in White Sands, NM.

Requirements

At least 5 years as an FSO or AA, or 2-year technical school plus 2 or more years of experience.
Active Secret security clearance.
Experience supporting personnel security, facility security, or security administration within 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 and ability to maintain accurate records and 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, NM.
Ability to maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
Strong command of English and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
Ability to quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
Strong attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties.

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 procedures, including briefings, debriefings, and access authorization.
Facilitate Common Access Card (CAC) issuance, badge requests, facility access, and visitor authorization processes.
Maintain accurate personnel security records, clearance documentation, and related security databases.
Support the safeguarding, handling, storage, and transmission of classified information in accordance with established procedures.
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 action activities.
Monitor compliance with applicable security policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
Investigate, document, and report potential security incidents, violations, or discrepancies through appropriate channels.
Support security awareness training and ensure employees understand their responsibilities for protecting sensitive and classified information.
Maintain security documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and administrative records.
Provide security administration support for personnel working across enterprise IT, cybersecurity, network operations, and other mission-critical technical environments.