Facility Security Officer

Equinix•El Segundo, MI

About The Position

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Job Summary Equinix Public Sector powers government agencies to place new command and control capabilities at the digital edge, where citizens, employees, and partners, and digital ecosystems like clouds, mobile, social networks and B2B partners meet. Be a part of a team that enables, guides, and protects critical Data Center infrastructure. This role interprets, implements, and maintains a highly effective security program consistent with all regulatory, government policies and provides supplemental guidance to the business and its leaders. This is a role that offers professional growth and development where you will learn Industrial Security in a critical infrastructure environment. Job Description The Facility Security Officer (FSO) manages, administers, and coordinates the Department of Defense (DoD) or other industrial security program and other security activities to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures. The FSO will process and review personnel security clearances and maintain all security documentation, files, and clearance and suitability rosters in accordance with government requirements. The FSO will have an understanding and experience of the 32 CFR Part 117/The NISPOM and general security requirements for DOD and other Federal agencies.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Contractor Program Security Officer
Must be approved for a U.S. government – issued security clearance
Ability to conduct investigations objectively and professionally regarding sensitive issues
Knowledge of The NISPOM Rule, NISP guidance and DCSA background investigations is a plus
Experience working with Intelligence Community Directive 704 (ICD 704) and 705 requirements
Exceptional customer service and strong written communication skills
Facility Clearance (FCL)
Maintain a National Central Access Information Security System (NCAISS) web portal account in order to access the applications needed to manage everything associated with the FCL
Perform Self-Inspections as directed by the DCSA (Defense Counterintelligence Agency), ensuring readiness for any type of audit or security review that DCSA might perform for the FCL
Personnel Security Clearances (PCLs)
Account access to the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), an application used to manage PCLs and all investigations related to collateral clearance management to include briefings, investigation status, incident reports, visit access requests, etc.
Process PCL investigations (requesting the PCL slot, preparing required paperwork and documentation, coordinating and/or conducting required indoctrination and termination briefings, providing security awareness trainings, reporting incidents and anything deemed as part of the reporting requirements for cleared personnel

Responsibilities

Conduct phone and in-person Security Pre-screens, documenting information and tracking of each screen results as well as reporting results to support teams
Understand and communicate all clearance verification information to appropriate members of Public Sector’s Program Management Office (PMO)
Demonstrate independent judgment, strong customer service, and communication skills in reviewing security clearance paperwork and visit authorization letters to various government agencies
This position will be required to populate the company database of clearance processing candidates, providing data as needed
Provide, track the progress of and submit completed security forms as well as follow-up with adjudication team for status updates daily or weekly as needed
This position will be responsible for all administrative functions for Security
Ability to interpret, administer and follow directives as identified in the 32 CFR Part 177/The National NISPOM
This role will maintain personnel and facility security clearances
Perform as the lead on annual government/DCSA inspections of the facility and associated security records to include the yearly self-inspections associated with the inspections and report findings to DCSA, supervisor, and Senior Management Official
Complete and submit Visitor requests and Visitor Authorization Letters via fax or through DISS (or Other)
Lead the day-to-day management of security for the programs at the local Data Center
Provide Operation Security support and implement customer security requirements
Interface with colleagues who are part of the National Information Security Team and various Public Sector groups, program employees, and subcontractors
Perform clearance processing for multiple government and contractor sites if applicable and can verify/confirm clearance/accesses of new hires and current employees
Manage/maintain program Personnel Security Clearances (PCLs) and maintain security paperwork for all contracts to include but not limited to DD254s and PCL logs
Understand and communicate all clearance verification information to members of the Security Team
Makes impartial judgments on the recommended processing times while reviewing confidential candidate material

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.

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