Facilities Security Officer

Magnet Forensics

Facilities Security Officer maintaining compliance with government security clearance programs at Magnet Forensics. Administrating security clearances and managing compliance activities for government contracts.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeVirginia • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Facility Clearance Administration and compliance with National Industrial Security Program (NISP) requirements, including Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) regulations. Proficient in managing security clearance processes and conducting audits to ensure regulatory compliance.

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Facility Clearance AdministrationNational Industrial Security Program (NISP)Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)Security Compliance ProgramsGovernment Personnel Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Facility Clearance ManagementSecurity Compliance ReportingAudit CoordinationRegulatory DocumentationSecurity Policy DevelopmentEmployee Security Clearance ManagementGovernment InspectionsRisk AssessmentCompliance MonitoringSecurity Record Maintenance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Security ManagementBachelor's Degree in Criminal JusticeBachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Facility ClearanceGovernment Security MattersCompliance ActivitiesSecurity BriefingsInternal AuditsOwnership ChangesCorporate TransactionsSensitive Information ManagementSecurity ReviewsPersonnel Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for facility clearance administration and government security matters.
Maintain the organization's Facility Clearance (FCL) and support all required compliance activities, reporting, and documentation.
Coordinate government inspections, audits, self-assessments, and security reviews.
Monitor organizational changes involving ownership, governance, key management personnel, investments, acquisitions, and foreign business relationships that could impact facility clearance eligibility.
Support the administration of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) compliance requirements, mitigation agreements, reporting obligations, and related government filings.
Partner with Legal, Finance, HR, and Corporate Development teams to evaluate potential FOCI implications arising from corporate transactions, ownership changes, and strategic partnerships.
Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and records that support classified operations and regulatory compliance.
Manage the full lifecycle of employee security clearances, including initial applications, renewals, upgrades, periodic reviews, transfers, and terminations.
Guide employees through security clearance requirements and application processes.
Maintain accurate security records and monitor clearance status and eligibility.
Coordinate onboarding, security briefings, debriefings, and ongoing compliance requirements for cleared personnel.
Act as a trusted resource for employees and managers on personnel security matters.
Conduct internal audits to ensure continued compliance with security requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience administering U.S. Government facility security clearance and government personnel security clearance programs.
Strong understanding of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and facility clearance requirements.
Experience supporting security compliance programs, audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
Knowledge of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) regulations and their impact on cleared contractors.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage sensitive information.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time off policies
Competitive compensation
Volunteer opportunities
Reward and recognition programs
Employee committees & resource groups
Healthcare and retirement benefits