Agile Defense
Security & Compliance
FacilitySecurityOfficer(FSO)
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“Facility Security Officer (FSO) at Agile Defense. Skills: Facility Security Officer (FSO) duties, National Industrial Security Program (NISP) compliance, personnel security management, physical security management, DCSA coordination, NISPOM compliance. Oversee and manage all aspects of industrial security at a cleared facility. Ensure effective implementation and compliance of security policies, procedures, and federal requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Maintain the organization’s Facility Clearance Level (FCL); Safeguarding classified information; Ensure compliance with all DCSA requirements; Accurate and timely reporting in NISS; Oversight of Key Management Personnel (KMP) eligibility; Execution of FCL sponsorship or termination actions; Timely resolution of any findings or vulnerabilities; Ensuring physical security requirements are met for all controlled areas; Ensuring subcontractors and teammates are appropriately briefed and cleared for classified work; Align facility security with contractual obligations
Industry & Context.
Top Secret / SCI clearance, Must Have Clearance to Start, Hybrid position with regular on-site presence (2 days per week), Possible off-hours work to support high-priority or emergent issues, Sedentary work, Maximum lifting 10 lbs, occasional lift/carry of small articles, Occasional walking or standing, Stand or Walk, Repetitive Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or See, Push or Pull
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of relevant experience in industrial security, At least 2 years of experience with classified operations, Completion of the FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities course via the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE), understanding of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DCSA guidance, DD254s, and sponsor requirements, Proficiency with DISS, NBIS, SWFT, NISS, experience coordinating with DCSA and government sponsors, Experience managing classified information, personnel clearances, and physical security requirements under NISP, Experience leading self-inspections, annual reviews, and DCSA assessments, written and verbal communication skills, ability to engage with internal staff, external partners, and government personnel, Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
Nice to Have
Familiarity with secure facility construction and accreditation (e. g. , SCIF, SAPF), Experience with subcontractor security management and classified contract execution, Working knowledge of Insider Threat Program requirements and OPSEC implementation, Ability to deliver training and briefings in a clear and compliant manner
What You'll Do.
Oversee and manage all aspects of industrial security at a cleared facility
Ensure effective implementation and compliance of security policies
and federal requirements
Maintain the company’s Facility Clearance Level (FCL) in good standing
Manage all personnel security actions
Implement and provide feedback on Standard Practice Procedures (SPPs)
and insider threat reporting protocols
Serve as the primary point of contact for DCSA representatives
and internal leadership regarding all security matters
Lead and/or support self-inspections
DCSA Security Reviews
and timely resolution of any findings or vulnerabilities
Oversee the safeguarding and storage of classified material
Assist in the preparation and review of DD254s
Support classified program execution
Maintain records of security incidents
and facilitate investigations
Stay current with changes to federal security requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; coordination with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and applicable government sponsors; coordination of any changes affecting the cleared facility's status, ownership, or structure; coordination with program managers, contract personnel, and IT/Cybersecurity teams; engagement with internal staff, external partners, and government personnel
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage with internal staff, external partners, and government personnel; Ability to deliver training and briefings in a clear and compliant manner
Full Job Description
## Description About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. Requisition #: 1611 Job Title: Facility Security Officer (FSO) Location: Hybrid, McLean, VA Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI, Must Have Clearance to Start Required Certification(s): Completed CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities course ## Job Description SUMMARY We are seeking a mission-driven Facility Security Officer (FSO) to oversee and manage all aspects of industrial security at a cleared facility operating under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), as governed by 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM). The FSO will ensure the effective implementation and compliance of security policies, procedures, and federal requirements in coordination with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and applicable government sponsors. This hands-on, compliance-oriented role is critical in maintaining the organization’s Facility Clearance Level (FCL) and safeguarding classified information across a range of programs and contracts. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience supporting classified operations within possessing facilities, managing personnel clearances, and executing core security functions required by DCSA. This is a hybrid position with regular on-site presence (2 days per week) at our McLean, VA location. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required at the time of application. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the appointed FSO for a cleared faci
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