Description: 

Shift5 is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to join our growing team. In this role you will be responsible for implementing an industrial security program and ensuring company and customer security requirements are met at our Rosslyn, VA facility. You will interface with all levels of Shift5 team members, government and DoD personnel, and other customers to ensure contract security compliance with National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD Manual 5205.07, Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254) and Program Classification guides. 

The ideal candidate is self-motivated and is capable of working independently with minimal direction. As Shift5's FSO, you will be required to conduct security self-inspections, apply risk mitigation methodologies, support security assessments, and implement security measures to meet requirements. You must possess the confidence to make critical security decisions concerning high value contracts and to implement security procedures that will prevent unauthorized access to company and government facilities and information. 

Shift5 is a rapidly growing cybersecurity scale-up. We specialize in cybersecurity technology for operational systems, data collection, and insights for a wide variety of operational systems. To put it simply, we defend planes, trains and tanks from cyberattack. We are a collaborative, passionate and driven cadre of cyber security experts. Our engineers are multidisciplinary and our team is dynamic. We’re a growing company focused on helping our customer’s fleets run smarter and safer by capitalizing on mountains of data resting right about the wheels. Come join us.

In this role you will be expected to:

• Administer day-to-day security programs (personnel processing, program reviews, document control system, DCSA audits & self-inspections, violation investigations & reports, receipt-dispatch-destruction-mail logs, visit certs, etc.)
• Oversee a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)
• Manage DISS, NISS, and other applicable programs and databases.
• Create and conduct initial security briefings, debriefs, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings and annual refresher briefings
• Develop and establish an effective security awareness, training and education program
• Provide clear guidance to employees about Shift5 and SCIF security requirements
• Create and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate
• Interpret company and government security policies and apply them to Shift5 operations
• Maintain and enforce a commitment to security - creating and delivering the highest value to our customers

We're looking for someone who is/has:

• FSO certification with minimum 4-5 years of experience as a FSO
• Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM, other relevant DoD security guidance as well as the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) standards
• In depth understanding of Physical Security requirements to include collateral Closed Areas and ICD 705 to meet contractual needs
• Ability to manage Special Access Programs (SAP)
• Thorough understanding of security databases such as JPAS, eQIP, eFCL and ISFD
• Knowledge of Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP) Certification
• Courier preparation procedures
• Experience developing and implementing OPSEC plans
• Experience conducting investigations
• Resourceful in solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities
• Relevant professional certifications/affiliations
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and stock options in a fast-growing startup
• Employer-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
• 401k with employer contributions
• Life Insurance
• Uncapped paid time off policy
• Flexible work & remote work policy
• Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that embraces the diversity of our people and represents the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives and ways of solving problems. We strive to attract and retain talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. 

Shift5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.