Assistant Facility Security Officer

Job Title

Assistant Facility Security Officer

Location

ESN CHESAPEAKE OFFICE - VA US (Primary)

Job Description

Founded in 1995, ESN is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). ESN delivers trusted solutions that support our nation's defense. For more than two decades, we have been providing our military and government customers with mission-critical services including engineering and technical support, strategic and program management, testing and evaluation, operations support, and information technology. We are committed to proven, repeatable corporate quality management processes and are certified CMMI Maturity Level III - Services & ISO 9001:2015.

We are seeking an Assistant Facility Security Officer.

Located on-site in Chesapeake, VA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The AFSO is responsible for supporting the FSO in implementing and maintaining the organization's security program in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM). The AFSO must ensure compliance with DCSA directives and serve as a critical partner in the execution of daily security operations. Key responsibilities include:

Security Program Management

• Conduct and documents required self-inspections and corrective actions plans in accordance with DCSA guidelines.
• Support and maintain a wide corporate facility's and branch offices.

Personnel Security

• Process and maintain personnel security clearances via DISS.
• Maintain records of cleared employees and manage reinvestigations and continuous vetting requirements.
• Maintain accurate records for initial, annual, special briefings, debriefings, and insider threat training.
• Maintain personnel records and briefings to ensure compliance.

Insider Threat & Self-Inspections

• Support Insider Threat Program implementation and awareness activities.
• Assist with the planning, execution, and documentation of annual self-inspections and vulnerability assessments.

Classified Contract Support

• Track, manage, and create DD254s, classified contract requirements, and subcontractor security compliance.
• Coordinate with Program Managers to ensure facility and personnel security requirements aligned with contract deliverables.

Compliance and Liaison

• Prepare reports, incident notifications, and required documentation in support of government and internal policies.

• Serve as the alternate point of contact with DCSA Industrial Security Representative (ISR).
• Prepare for and support DCSA security reviews and audits; respond to findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with group leaders, program managers, IT personnel, and cybersecurity to align security practices.

Security Education Training and Awareness

• Develop, conduct, and document recurring training for all cleared and uncleared personnel on security procedures, counterintelligence awareness, and operational security (OPSEC).
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with annual and caveat training certificate requirements.

Clearance: Secret

Job Requirements

Clearance Requirement