• Facility Security Officer (FSO)

    Amentum (Tullahoma, TN)


    Amentum is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to support our Tullahoma, TN office.

    Responsibilities

    Manage security operations and compliance, overseeing all aspects of facility security to include physical and personnel security and classified material handling (where applicable).

     

    Maintain Form DD254s and prepare/ administer sub-DD254’s.

     

    Prepare visit requests and maintain accurate and timely data entry in security databases.

     

    Implement security policies in alignment with Government regulations, contractual obligations and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) standards.

     

    Coordinate security clearance processing and access control procedures to maintain operational integrity.

     

    Maintain compliance with DOD security and related policies, procedures.

     

    Ensure continuous compliance through regular self-inspections and conduct DCSA security assessments for all Facility Clearances (FCLs) managed out of this location.

     

    Administer foreign travel briefings, track and record foreign travel notifications and debriefings, foreign contact and suspicious contact reports.

     

    Engage with Government security officials to address evolving security requirements and mitigate risks associated with program execution.

     

    Serve as the primary administrator for site security systems, including account management, vendor management, system health monitoring, audit logging, and coordinating service calls.

     

    Badge new hires, visitors, and employees to ensure perimeter control compliance.

     

    Supervise contracted guard force operations, including post orders, incident response, reporting requirements, and training.

     

    Conduct regular site security reviews, documenting vulnerabilities and corrective actions.

     

    Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • 3+ years of experience with master’s degree; 5+ years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree

    • 1-2 years of experience with access control and CCTV systems

    • 1-2 years of experience with guard force management preferred

    • Knowledge of Government databases such as NISS, DISS, NBIS, ACCS

    • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)

    • Completion of FSO Program Management Course preferred

    • Strong, effective, and professional verbal and written communications skills

    • Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain

    Compensation Details:

    83,900

     

    The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

    Benefits Overview:

    Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

     

    + Health, dental, and vision insurance

    + Paid time off and holidays

    + Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

    + Educational reimbursement

    + Parental leave

    + Employee stock purchase plan

    + Tax-saving options

    + Disability and life insurance

    + Pet insurance

     

    _Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits._

    Original Posting:

    01/13/2026 - Until Filled

    Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

     

    Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .