Facility Security Officer

What You'll Do

• Administer and maintain Forterra's industrial security program in accordance with the NISPOM and applicable government requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other government security representatives.
• Manage personnel security activities, including clearance processing, visit requests, briefings, and related security requirements.
• Maintain security records and required systems, including DISS, NISS, and other applicable government platforms.
• Support physical security operations, including access control, visitor management, and facility security procedures.
• Coordinate security assessments, self-inspections, and audit preparation activities, ensuring corrective actions are tracked and completed.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and employee security awareness programs.
• Partner with Program Management, Contracts, HR, IT, and leadership to support classified programs and future business opportunities.
• Advise leadership on security requirements, compliance matters, and program risks.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen security operations, and support organizational growth.

Required Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret clearance.
• 3–5+ years of industrial security experience supporting cleared government or defense programs.
• Experience serving as an FSO, AFSO, Security Manager, CPSO, or in a similar security leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of the NISPOM and DCSA security requirements.
• Experience supporting organizations operating under FOCI mitigation measures.
• Experience managing personnel security and facility security programs within a cleared contractor environment.
• Hands-on experience with DISS, NISS, and related government security systems.
• Experience supporting security assessments, audits, or compliance reviews.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as an FSO for a safeguarding or possessing facility.
• COMSEC Custodian or Alternate COMSEC Custodian experience.
• Completion of the CDSE FSO Program Management curriculum or equivalent professional training.
• Active participation in professional organizations such as NCMS, ASIS, or similar industry groups.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities, locations, or classified programs.
• Active Top Secret clearance or eligibility for additional access.
• Professional certifications such as ISP®, CPP®, PSP®, SFPC®, or related credentials.