Facility Security Officer

HDR • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
About HDR
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. While we are best known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, our work increasingly supports federal, defense, and critical-infrastructure clients that require rigorous information security and compliance. HDR is a cleared organization supporting programs governed by DoD, DOE, and other federal security frameworks, and we are continuing to mature our enterprise information security posture to meet evolving regulatory and contractual requirements.
Position Summary
In the role of Facility Security Officer (FSO), the individual will be responsible for overseeing and administering the classified security program for an HDR cleared operating company. This role ensures compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements, government regulations, and HDR security policies in support of classified contracts.

Requirements

• A minimum 3 years experience overseeing classified security programs
• FSO certification or the ability to obtain.
• Obtain and maintain a security clearances
• Certifications as necessary for position may be required
• US Citizen
• Require extensive training outlined by DoD requirements
• Understanding of DISS, SWFT, NISS systems
• Solid understanding of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM requirements
• Experience in preparing DD254 and Classified Document Marking
• Experience managing a secure area
• Experience with management and oversight of company security program, compliance, planning and coordination, education and awareness, and threat and incident response
• Solid communication skills: written, presentation and spoken
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Security, or a closely related field
• 5+ years’ experience overseeing classified security programs
• Completion of CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum
• Must hold and maintain a DoW Top Secret security clearance
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Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct security measures for an HDR cleared operating company in accordance with DoD classified contract requirements
• Oversee daily security activities and enforce government and company security policies and procedures
• Perform access control functions, including management of badges, access cards, and visit requests
• Participate in the development and execution of security education and awareness programs
• Create, maintain, and update security plans, procedures, and instructions
• Maintain effective working relationships with government agencies and external stakeholders
• Manage and oversee secure areas and classified workspaces
• Prepare and manage DD Form 254 requirements and ensure proper classified document marking
• Support security compliance, planning, coordination, education and awareness, and threat and incident response activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees