What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Security Officer position at Castellum Inc?
About the Position
SSI is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to establish and manage our industrial security program in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other applicable government requirements.
This position is located full-time at SSI’s Lakehurst, NJ facility, which is not currently a classified possessing site but may pursue a facility clearance and classified working spaces in the future. The FSO will be instrumental in standing up and maintaining all aspects of security compliance, including preparation for classified work.
Job Responsibilities
Security Program Development & Management
- Lead the effort to obtain and maintain a facility security clearance with DCSA.
- Draft and maintain Standard Practice Procedures (SPPs) and other required documentation.
- Coordinate with government and prime contractor security representatives on contract security requirements (DD254s, visit requests, etc.).
- Serve as primary point of contact for DCSA and other relevant agencies.
- Manage personnel clearances (initiation, periodic reinvestigations) through DISS/NBIS.
- Oversee Insider Threat Program and act as Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO).
- Conduct required self-inspections and internal security audits.
Physical & Information Security
- Develop and maintain physical security controls to meet current and future classified requirements (access control, intrusion detection, badging, key control).
- Support secure storage and classified holdings management if/when SSI becomes a possessing facility.
- Prepare and respond to security incidents and reportable events.
Security Education & Training
- Develop and deliver initial and annual security awareness training for all cleared personnel.
- Create and maintain a culture of security compliance and continuous improvement.
Additional Duties
- Support special security requirements such as COMSEC or CPSO responsibilities if future contracts require.
- Liaise with local and national security organizations to stay current on policy and best practices.
Position Qualification Requirements
- Active Top Secret clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain).
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an FSO or similar role supporting DoD programs.
- Thorough knowledge of NISPOM, CUI requirements, and related federal regulations.
- Familiarity with DISS/NBIS and insider threat program management.
- FSO Program Management for Possessing and/or Non-Possessing Facilities training (or ability to complete within 6 months).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail and customer-service mindset.
- Ability to work independently and interface confidently with senior leadership, government representatives, and contractors.
- Willingness to be on-call for alarms or security incidents after hours as needed.
Security Clearance Notice:
- Applicants selected must have a U.S. Government security clearance of top secret level or higher and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Salary Range:
- This position has a salary range of between $85,000 and $100,000, based on the candidate’s match to the skill and experience levels required.
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000