Principal Facility Security Officer (FSO)

TRIDENT SYSTEMS • Fairfax, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Security Officer serves as Trident Systems’ lead point person for the Security function and leads daily security operations. The role ensures appropriate security measures and compliance with 32 CFR 117, NISPOM requirements, and government customer requirements, including for SCI-level projects. The FSO acts as an internal and external liaison on security matters and works with government representatives, company leadership, and program teams. The position is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and may require travel or off-site work as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, security management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• At least 9 years of industrial security or related security management experience, or at least 7 years with a graduate degree.
• Experience as an FSO or Assistant FSO in a cleared defense contractor environment.
• Active U.S. DoD Secret clearance.
• Strong working knowledge of NISPOM, DCSA processes, and classified information handling.
• Hands-on experience with DISS, NBIS, NISS, and related systems.
• Ability to interpret DD254s and implement contract-specific requirements.
• Experience conducting security training, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of progressive industrial security experience in aerospace and defense, including service as an FSO or Assistant FSO for a cleared government contractor; experience supporting multiple locations is desirable.
• Completion of the applicable CDSE FSO curriculum for possessing or non-possessing facilities.
• Demonstrated experience applying NISPOM and 32 CFR Part 117, interpreting DD Form 254 requirements, and maintaining effective security policies and procedures.
• Hands-on experience using DISS, NISS, and NBIS for personnel clearance processing, facility security records, visit authorizations, and required reporting.
• Experience preparing for DCSA security reviews, conducting self-inspections, maintaining supporting documentation, and resolving findings through documented corrective actions.
• Experience with classified material accountability, secure storage, physical access and visitor controls, employee security training, incident reporting, and participation in an insider threat program.
• Strong communication skills and experience partnering with leadership, HR, Contracts, and IT/security teams.
• Working knowledge of CUI protection, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC, with familiarity with NIST SP 800-53.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee the industrial security program in accordance with NISPOM, DCSA guidance, and government customer requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison with DCSA, government security representatives, and internal leadership.
• Manage personnel security actions, including clearance processing, visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and access determinations.
• Maintain accurate records in DISS, NBIS, and other government security systems.
• Develop and maintain facility security policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Deliver security education, annual refresher training, and insider threat awareness training.
• Oversee classified document control, storage, transmission, destruction, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with requirements for closed areas, secure rooms, alarms, and classified storage containers.
• Support government inspections, self-inspections, audits, and corrective action plans.
• Process classified visit certifications and foreign travel and security reporting.
• Help program teams implement contract security requirements, including DD254s.
• Support insider threat program activities in coordination with leadership and cybersecurity.
• Maintain readiness for DCSA assessments and promptly resolve findings.
• Support travel or off-site work as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic life insurance with AD&D.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary life insurance with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet coverage.
• HSA, FSA, and DCFSA spending accounts.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental, maternity, and military leaves.
• Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles.

What This Job Offers

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