Shift5
Assistant Facility Security Officer
Arlington, VA · Contract
No sponsorship$90k-$110kDetected 21 days ago
CybersecurityCommunicationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of security, compliance, and business operations in a fast-paced defense technology company.
- You'll work alongside engineers, operators, and business leaders to ensure security enables innovation-not slows it down.
- Equal Opportunity Employer Shift5 is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the FSO to administer Shift5's Industrial Security Program in accordance with the NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117).
- Process and manage personnel security clearances through DISS, including new submissions, upgrades, visit requests, and debriefings.
- Support classified contract execution by ensuring appropriate security requirements are implemented and maintained.
- Help prepare for and support DCSA security reviews, self-inspections, and internal audits.
- Partner with IT, Legal, Facilities, and People Operations to ensure compliance across physical and personnel security programs.
- Reporting to the Facility Security Officer (FSO), this role will support all aspects of personnel, physical, and industrial security while ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), DoD requirements, and customer security regulations.
Requirements
- 3-6+ years of experience supporting Industrial Security within a cleared defense contractor environment.
- Experience supporting an FSO or serving as an Assistant/Associate Facility Security Officer.
- Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM).
- Experience utilizing DISS for personnel security processing.
- Maintain personnel security files, visit records, DD254s, and other required security documentation.
- Employees complete required security training on time and understand their security responsibilities.
Nice to have
- Prior experience supporting a high-growth defense technology company or government contractor.
- Experience with classified facility operations and DCSA assessments.
- Knowledge of CUI, ITAR, EAR, and export control regulations.
- Familiarity with security management systems and automated clearance tracking tools.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent military or industry experience.
- Active Secret security clearance required
- Top Secret eligibility preferred.
- Completion of DCSA Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Industrial Security courses is preferred.
Compensation
- Annual performance bonus
- Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
- Professional development and security certification opportunities
- $90,000-$110,000 (commensurate with experience)
- At Shift5, you'll help protect the technologies that support critical national security missions while building security programs designed to scale alongside a rapidly growing company.
- You'll work alongside engineers, operators, and business leaders to ensure security enables innovation-not slows it down.
Benefits
- Equity in a fast-growing defense technology company
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Flexible PTO policy
- Flexible work environment (based on security requirements)
- Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
Company info
- Shift5 is building the data platform for onboard operational technology (OT).
- We deliver cybersecurity, predictive maintenance capabilities that enable defense and commercial fleets to operate with greater readiness, resilience, and mission assurance.
- We're looking for an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to help strengthen and scale our security program as the company continues to grow.
Equal opportunity
- Employer
- Shift5 is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Shift5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Shift5 is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.
- Shift5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Active Secret security clearance required; Top Secret eligibility preferred
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