Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to be at the center of GDIT’s business operations. Make an impact by collaborating across functions to make mission success achievable.

Job Description

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for ensuring full compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and company security requirements at a complex multi‑building cleared facility.

This role provides direct support to government customers, ensures the protection of classified information, and maintains the integrity of personnel, physical, and administrative security programs. The FSO will serve as the primary site security lead, partnering closely with program management, government representatives, and internal stakeholders.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Facility Security Officer (FSO), the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful.

• Protect classified government information and ensure compliance with all personnel, physical, administrative, and program security standards.
• Create, issue, and program employee badges for site access.
• Conduct new-hire, annual security briefings and debriefings, as well as security education and awareness programs.
• Investigate security incidents, losses, and violations; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and audit classified storage areas, documents, and associated records.
• Provide security oversight for closed areas and restricted spaces.
• Manage and retain customer records and audit documentation.
• Conduct biannual self-inspections in accordance with NISPOM and DCSA requirements.
• Interface routinely with program management to address program-specific security requirements.
• Deliver security briefings, presentations, and written guidance to employees and stakeholders.
• Process and safeguard Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and other sensitive information in accordance with DoDI 5200.48. DoDM 5400.07 and DoD Freedom of Information Act Program. .
• Apply physical and procedural security measures that protect personnel while minimizing operational impact.
• Maintain, audit, and continually improve the industrial security program to protect employees, assets, and classified materials.
• Represent the organization during interactions with senior leaders, site management, and government representatives.
• Interpret, administer, and revise security policies, processes, and procedures as needed.
• Process new employee security clearance requests.
• Track security clearance investigations and support Personnel Security (PERSEC) functions, including DISS and NBIS administration.
• Provide COMSEC security management and oversight.
• Support construction, accreditation, and maintenance of closed areas and restricted spaces.

Knowledge of ICD 705 SCIF requirements.
• Complete other security-related projects and duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your FSO expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The FSO must have:
● Education: High School diploma with 9+ years of relevant industrial security or facility security experience OR a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant industrial security or FSO experience
● Experience: 9+ years of relevant industrial security or facility security experience OR a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant industrial security or FSO experience
● Technical skills:

• Strong understanding of DCSA Industrial Security policies, including 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoDM 5200.01 Volumes 1-3 and all other applicable executive orders to ensure compliance

• COMSEC security management experience

• Knowledge of closed area construction, accreditation processes, and ICD 705 SCIF requirements.

• Experience managing personnel security, document control, and visitor control processes through the Security Information Management System (SIMS).

• Hands-on experience with eAPP, NISS, and DISS systems.

● Security clearance level: Must have an active TS clearance in order to be considered and the ability to obtain an SCI
● US citizenship required
● Role requirements:

• Intermediate Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external customers, management, contracts, and security personnel at all levels.

• Location: Onsite

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required