Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Certified Special Security Officer (CSSO)

Peterson Technologies has been the premier resource for mission-critical solutions through detailed analysis, strategic insight, extensive operational experience, and technical expertise. Today, we provide leading-edge data, network security software, and expert guidance to reduce exposure to information theft and augment protections for our customers systems.  If you are looking to join a company that provides amazing benefits, a healthy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and talented subject matter experts, consider joining our team! 

Peterson Technologies is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO/CSSO) who will be responsible for ensuring Peterson and all cleared employees are compliant with the intelligence community's protocols. The Facility Security Officer will manage, oversee, and take actions on matters concerning national security compliance as it relates to the NISPOM and other government agencies. Strong program security experience with multiple customers is preferred to understand the complexities of each customer and their unique clearance processing protocols. This position is an in-office job located at our HQ in Elkridge, MD. 

Job Duties:

• Oversee daily security operations and Intelligence Community Directive (ICDs) and NISP/NISPOM compliance for a secured facility 

• Maintain the daily monitoring of the facilities National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and ensuring the requirements of the NISPOM. You will ensure Intelligence Community Directives (ICD's) are implemented 

• Responsible for maintaining security program compliance to include managing NISS facility profiles, submitting changed conditions packages, FCL Sponsorship packages, and responding to FCL packages 

• Investigate and submit Security Violations and Incident Reports as needed by applicable government directives 

• Prepare facility for required annual audits/vulnerability assessments conducted by multiple government agencies 

• Ensure compliance with the NISPOM and other policies and directives to include relevant Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) 

• Administer personnel security system for clearances and periodic reinvestigations through DISS/NISS and other customer methods 

• Coordinate and conduct annual security education and training with the NISPOM, customer requirements, and company policy to ensure compliance with requirements 

• Train and orient employees in security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government and customer regulations 

• Maintain a relationship with multiple DoD Agency Representative(s), DCSA Representative(s), prime contractor and subcontractor FSO’s and CSSO’s 

• Maintain personnel security records and Personally Identifiable Information (PII)  

• Applies mitigation policies and procedures to minimize incidents 

• Maintains data compliance in multiple DISS accounts 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree  

• Must hold a(n) Active DoD Clearance 

• 5+ years of experience as a CSSO/FSO within an active secured space 

• Familiar with DISS and NISS updates 

• Experience and ability to use industry programs such as DISS and NISS 

• Experience working on a DCSA compliant Insider Threat programs 

• Experience working with different IC Agency's 

• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite to include Word, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Microsoft Teams (O365) 

• Detail oriented, well organized, and able to multi-task while handling competing priorities and deadlines 

• Experience in writing and reviewing DD254's at all levels (from proposal to close out) to identify security requirements and then assure compliance 

• Experience reviewing all security documents to include e-QIP, and IC security processing packages for accuracy and completeness 

• eCPRL experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of MPO CSSO course 

• Non-Possessing Facility Security Officer Certification 

Peterson Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to HR at [email protected] or call 240-456-0092. 

Peterson Technologies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.