Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Summit Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO), who will be responsible for building a growing contractor security program and providing full-scope program support, training, and compliance. This position will be responsible for ensuring the clients adherence to policies, practices, and procedures. The ideal candidate will have prior FSO experience and understand all U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security requirements and relevant experience working with or in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This position requires working 3-4 days per week on site in Reston, VA. Candidates must have a minimum of an active DoD Secret security clearance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Administer the industrial security program and administer security programs including personnel processing, program reviews, document control system, audits & self-inspections, violation investigations & reports, visitor certifications and logs, etc.
• Develop and execute security programs associated with the protection of proprietary information in compliance with corporate policies.
• Conduct initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings, and re briefings, as needed.
• Develop and conduct training programs related to annual trainings, security awareness, CUI safeguarding, self-reporting, and other security-related education programs.
• Support customer assessments and implement security measures to meet requirements.
• Oversee procedures for handling, storing, keeping records, and granting personnel and visitors access to classified materials.
• Provide clear guidance to company employees and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate.
• Initiating, reviewing, and processing Personnel Security Clearances and Periodic Reinvestigations.
• Reviewing employee background screening results and providing pass/fail determinations.
• Maintain facility clearance records and ensure compliance with DCSA requirements.
• Processes clearances and customer visits and provides support for classified meetings.
• Investigate incidents and security violations, conduct administrative inquiries (AI), and submit reports as required.
• Operational oversight of compliance with the requirements of the NISP.
• Conduct FOCI Audits and ensure compliance with FOCI mitigation documents.
• Provides security guidance regarding controlling, safeguarding, and marking classified materials.
• Oversee the completion and adherence to the security self-inspection programs as well as the actions to correct deficiencies and improve the overall security posture.
• Conduct administrative inquiries about incidents involving non-compliance with security requirements. Work with security leadership to investigate, prepare, and submit written investigative reports.
• Interact with Corporate HQ and program management on insider risk management activities.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) or Facility Security Officer (FSO).
• Must have FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Certification and other related security training.
• Knowledge of the government security and information assurance processes.
• Experience with protection requirements for handling and safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Experience with JPAS, DISS, NCAIS, NISS, and NBIS.
• Experience in establishing SCIFs/TSCIFs.
• Strong thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM, other relevant DoD security guidance, DCSA guidance and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs).
• Experience conducting initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings and re briefings, as appropriate.
• Experience conducting security incident inquiries and writing investigation reports.
• Experience conducting security awareness, training, and education programs.
• Resourceful in solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities.
• Able to interpret company and government security policies and apply them to program operations.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience working with Office 365, Adobe, and other office-related applications.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor s degree, preferably in a related field.
• Desired - CISSP, CISM, PMP

Security Requirements:

• Must have a DoD Secret.

Summit Technologies Inc. appreciates your interest. We will contact the best matching prospects and will consider you for future opportunities. We will not submit your resume without your prior knowledge and consent. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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