Facility Security Officer (FSO)

The role

The Facility Security Officer manages industrial security programs for Horizon, PHASE TWO, and PACE. This role ensures compliance with NISPOM and government regulations while managing personnel clearances and security training.

What you will do

• Initiates, maintains, and tracks employee security clearances through DISS and NBIS.
• Ensures new hires with security clearances have a DISS record owned by the companies.
• Places employees on classified contracts into appropriate access in DISS.
• Ensures specific briefings for classified contracts are completed and renewed.
• Tracks CV updates and guides employees through SF-86 submission.
• Works with Corporate Recruiting to approve new hires from a security perspective.
• Ensures facility compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
• Prepares for and participates in DCSA audits and security vulnerability assessments.
• Ensures company data in NISS is current.
• Conducts an annual company self-inspection.

Required qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Previous experience as an FSO or Assistant FSO, specifically managing NISPOM compliance
• Proficiency with DISS, NCAISS, NISS, and NBIS

Nice to have

• NCMS Industrial Security Professional Certification

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
• 401k program with 100% vesting from day one and employer match after 90 days
• Educational Assistance program
• Student loan repayment program
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Paid Time off

About the company

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, the company provides full-cycle IT consulting and Management support in both the private and public sectors.