Facility Security Officer - Group W

Position: Facility Security Officer

Location: Vienna, VA

Overview: Group W is seeking a resourceful and capable Facility Security Officer (FSO) to oversee, implement, and maintain security best practices related to a comprehensive industrial security program that covers a robust government contracting practice. This includes 100+ cleared personnel supporting company offices and multiple off-site locations; storage requirements, open storage areas, and processing; and secure communication equipment. The FSO will administer related programs such as insider threat and physical security. Group W maintains corporate offices in Dumfries, VA and Vienna VA and the FSO will be required to travel regularly between both offices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • 10+ years related experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree
• 7+ years' experience in security operations
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance

Preferred:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Familiarity with government contracting requirements (DD-254) and compliance methods as it relates to industrial security at levels including Top Secret, TS/SCI, and SAP
• In-depth knowledge of the various government security enterprise tools and databases for facility and personnel security including DISS, NBIS, NISS, eMASS, etc.
• Up to date training required by DCSA with a FSO Certification for Processing Facilities and Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for AIS
• Security certification such as ISP (Information Security Professional) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• Experience with COMSEC (Communications Security) and Secure Internet Protocol Router Network
• Experience with construction requirements for building and certifying SCIFs (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) or SAPFs (Special Access Program Facility)
• Strong understanding of physical security requirements to include collateral open storage areas to meet contractual needs
• Strong knowledge of 32 CFR 117 compliance and experience in navigating complex security requests
• Experience with access control methods and systems, visitor control protocols, security training delivery and maintenance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen intently

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Administer day-to-day operational security requirements, visit requests, personnel processing, program reviews, document control, audits and self-inspections, violation investigations and reporting, etc.
• Create a secure environment for employees, vendors, and company visitors
• Interpret company and government security policies and apply them to program operations
• Respond to security breaches and complete subsequent reporting, analyzing, and enhancement of the security procedures
• Maintain personnel security files and administer personnel clearance program
• Serve as the liaison between Group W and the respective U.S. government security agency
• Manage site security planning, compliance, and coordination in accordance with the US Government and corporate requirements
• Manage employee and visitor access control systems
• Ensure that sensitive information is marked, handled, disseminated, stored, and destroyed properly by training employees and keeping them accountable
• Develop, provide, and maintain documentation of all security education
• Maintain and consult on DD254s
• Review, revise, and implement security policies and procedures
• Conduct security clearance briefings/debriefings and ensure that all staff members are adequately trained and informed on security procedures, security awareness, and vigilance
• Serve as the main contact for alarm systems at two facilities
• Assist couriers with labeling, wrapping, and preparing security documentation of external transfers

Salary: $110,000 to $145,000 (provided as a general guideline only. Compensation dependent upon relevant work experience related to the scope of the position, education, training, and market considerations).

Benefits:

• A 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans
• Immediate vesting in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Safe Harbor 401(k) contributions with no waiting period
• 33 days of PTO

Group W is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other similarly protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.