Facility Security Officer (FSO)

TL;DR

Facility Security Officer (FSO): Oversee and manage the firm’s industrial security program to ensure compliance with NISPOM and DoD security directives, enabling a cleared and compliant workforce. Focus on administering personnel security and classified document control, managing clearance processing through DISS/eQIP/NISS/ACCS, and advising on insider threat, SCIF coordination, and security risk escalation.

Location

Location: Washington, DC, United States

Salary

Company

hirify.global is a mission-driven consulting firm blending strategy and technology for federal clients.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for facility and personnel security matters under NISP, ensuring compliance with DoD Manual 5205.07, NISPOM, and related regulations.
• Administer security programs covering personnel security, visitor control, clearance processing, and classified document control.
• Conduct security briefings (initial, annual, foreign travel, and debriefings) and manage security records.
• Oversee clearance processing and systems use, including DISS, eQIP, NISS, and ACCS.
• Manage Visit Authorization Requests (VARs), DD254s, and other classified contract documentation.
• Advise on insider threat, secure storage requirements, SCIF coordination, and self-inspections; escalate security risks and incidents as needed.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS).
• Active Facility Security Officer certification or training (e.g., CDSE FSO curriculum).
• 5+ years of experience managing a DoD industrial security program.
• In-depth knowledge of NISPOM and DoD 5205.07, plus general industrial security regulations.
• Proficiency with security databases including DISS, eQIP, NISS, and ACCS.
• Experience conducting security education and training; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting cleared federal consulting environments or cleared contract portfolios.
• Familiarity with SCIF accreditation processes.
• Understanding of ISO 27001, CMMC, or related compliance frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work: on-site availability at HQ in the DC Metro area 2–3 days/week.
• Occasional travel for audits or offsite meetings may be required.
• Security awareness and training culture with regular communications to staff and leadership.
• Mission-focused, people-first consulting environment.

Hiring process

• Interviews focused on industrial security program management, compliance knowledge, and clearance processing experience.
• Discussion of security systems (DISS/eQIP/NISS/ACCS), documentation (VARs/DD254s), and SCIF/insider threat responsibilities.