Facility Security Officer (Defense)

Location: Onsite in Wood Dale, Illinois, United States

Salary: $104,052–$118,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility.

Company

hirify.global is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company serving commercial and government customers through more than 60 sites in over 20 countries.

What you will do

• Manage personnel clearance processing, tracking, education, reporting, debriefings, badges, visit requests, and government facility certifications.
• Use DISS/NBIS, e-QIP, and other security systems; prepare, issue, and maintain DD254s.
• Control classified material, government-furnished information, and equipment, including receipt, logging, accountability, and dissemination.
• Conduct inspections, audits, self-inspections, and facility and personnel certification and accreditation activities.
• Create and maintain security plans, procedures, and instructions, and administer security education and training.
• Coordinate with government agencies, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee Security Clerk front-desk duties across all locations.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. security clearance are required.
• At least five years of experience with industrial security, NISPOM, COMSEC programs, clearance processing, document control, and physical security, plus a BA or BS degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• At least five years of experience in the U.S. Government, DoD, Intelligence, or contractor community in security management.
• At least five years of experience in industrial security with associated training and credentials.
• Experience implementing NISPOM requirements and familiarity with NISPOM and DCID guidance documents.
• Significant experience with the DCSA Defense Information Security System (DISS).
• Successful completion of CDSE Essentials of Industrial Security Management, Protecting Secret and Classified Documents, FSO Program Management, NSA COMSEC Custodian Academy, and FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities courses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move around the facility, and adapt to a traditional office environment.

Nice to have

• Experience as a Facility Security Officer.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, exempt position in an office setting.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.