• Facility Security Officer (FSO)

    Nightwing (Annapolis Junction, MD)


    Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

     

    The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for implementing the industrial security program and ensuring company and customer security requirements are met. The successful candidate will interface with all levels of Nightwing personnel and government management personnel to ensure contract security compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254) and Program Classification Guides. The position requires a self-motivated candidate that is capable of working in an independent or team environment with minimal direction. The candidate will be required to conduct security self-inspections, apply risk mitigation methodologies, support customer assessments, and implement security measures to meet requirements. The FSO must possess the confidence to make critical security decisions concerning high value contracts and to implement security procedures that will prevent unauthorized access to company and government facilities or information. The FSO will also serve as the CSSO/CPSO.

     

    This position is responsible for the administering of Personnel Security Clearances for Intelligence Community programs. Responsibilities include assisting employees in completing required security paperwork, processing security clearance actions, reinvestigations, updates, initial submissions, and polygraph coordination. Maintain internal company databases for the tracking of security action information. Maintain daily coordination with USG and external customers to implement regulated policy.

    Required Skills

    • Self-starter with ability to work independently, customer service orientated

    • Commitment to security - creating and delivering the highest value to customers

    • Be able to interpret company and government security policies and apply them to program operations

    • Provide clear guidance to company employees, and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate

    • Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM, other relevant DoD security guidance as well as the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) standards

    • Proficiency and experience with Insider Threat Program

    • Experience serving as CSSO/CPSO

    • Thorough understanding of security databases such as DISS, NBIS, and NISS

    • Administer day-to-day security programs: personnel processing, program reviews, document control system, audits & self-inspections, violation investigations & reports, receipt/dispatch/destruction/mail logs, visit certs, etc.

    • Experience creating and conducting initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings and refresher briefings, as appropriate

    • Ability to develop and establish an effective security awareness, training, and education program

    • Minimum 4 years of experience in Industrial Security

    • Strong communications skills, both oral and written

    • FSO certification with minimum 4 years of experience as an FSO

    Desired Skills

    • CPSO training certificate

    • COMSEC Custodian certificate or experience

    • Industrial Security Professional (ISP) Certification

    • Experience developing and implanting OPSEC plans

    • Resourceful in solving problem and capitalizing on opportunities

    • Professional Certifications/Affiliations

     

    Education/Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in Security Administration or related area

     

    Clearance Required: Active Top Secret/SCI Security clearance with polygraph

     

    _At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients._

     

    _Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team._

     

    _Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class._