Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) - Federal

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is a leading design firm in the Government, Commercial, Healthcare, Data Center and University sectors. We provide award winning architectural and engineering services in all phases of building design and construction. Our collaborative approach allows us to successfully deliver fully integrated professional services for a broad range of clients and project types worldwide. 

At Jacobs, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of s and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Jacobs

Position Summary

The Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) provides administrative and operational support to the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in the day-to-day execution of the Industrial Security Program. Responsibilities include assisting with personnel security processing, clearance visit requests, secure room operations, security records management, compliance activities, and maintaining government security systems. The AFSO also supports the Security Systems Administrator and Information System Security Officer (ISSO) with routine account management, access administration, password resets, and audit log reviews.

This position is in Arlington, VA office and requires office attendance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the Industrial Security Program in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and company policies.
• Assist with DCSA inspections, self-inspections, assessments, and corrective actions.
• Support personnel security activities, including SF-86 reviews, DISS updates, Visit Authorization Requests (VARs), Security briefings and debriefings. 
• Assist with daily security operations, including badge administration, visitor control, classified material accountability, access management, and security logs.
• Maintain security records, DD254s, classified holdings, and government security systems (DISS, NISS, NBIS, Scattered Castle, and SWFT).
• Support security system administration, including user account management, password resets, access administration, and audit log reviews.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years supporting a Facility Security Officer (FSO) or serving as an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO).
• Strong knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and DCSA requirements.
• Experience with DCSA inspections, self-inspections, and compliance activities.
• Proficient experience using security portals such as DISS, NISS, NBIS, Scattered Castle, and SWFT.
• Experience supporting personnel security functions, including clearance processing, SF-86 reviews, VARs, and security records management.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and customer service skills.
• United States Citizenship.
• Active Secret security clearance required; eligibility for Top Secret/SCI preferred.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Current DCSA FSO Program Management Certification.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience supporting SCIF operations and Intelligence Community programs.
• Experience preparing for DCSA inspections and managing corrective actions.
• Experience maintaining security metrics, compliance reporting, DD254s, and classified contract administration.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

70,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

110,800.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $70,900.00 to $110,800.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on July 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Arlington	Virginia	United States