Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Responsibilities

• Report directly to Galois' Industrial Security Lead on security matters in the Minneapolis office.
• Collaborate with other Galois' FSOs to maintain facility and information security requirements.
• Take full accountability for the receipt, storage, inventory, and destruction of COMSEC material in the Minneapolis location.
• Manage secure communications equipment and maintain the Minneapolis office COMSEC account in compliance with NSA/DCSA requirements.
• Process security clearances via DISS, conduct initial, annual, and refresher security briefings.
• Conduct annual self-inspections and prepare the Minneapolis office for DCSA security reviews.
• Maintain all required security logs and records for the Minneapolis office (e.g. authorized visitors, property removal, etc.).
• Oversee the security of closed areas, manage badge/access control systems, and ensure GSA-approved containers are properly maintained in the Minneapolis office.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working in Industrial Security (Facility Security Officer, Security Specialist or military equivalent).
• Active and transferable U.S. Government issued secret security clearance prior to start date with the ability to hold a TS/SCI security clearance if needed to support future efforts.
• Understanding of and experience implementing 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM).
• Understanding of physical security requirements for collateral Restricted Areas and Open Storage areas.
• Experience with government and corporate security databases such as NISS, DISS, eAPP, etc.
• Working knowledge of NISP reporting requirements, including reportable foreign travel, foreign contacts, suspicious contacts, adverse information, and other required security incidents or changes.
• Experience conducting initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings, and refresher briefings.
• Completion of all required FSO training courses with certificate of successful completion for possessing facilities from DCSA.
• Willingness to complete any required COMSEC Custodian courses or training.
• Willingness to travel to other Galois locations to support and/or collaborate with other Galois security professionals.
• Ability to collaborate with peers and personnel both within the Galois security team and without.
• Excellent organizational and communication, time management, and multitasking skills.

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to support our industrial security program in our Minneapolis office and serve as the site's COMSEC Custodian. This role is critical in maintaining our facility clearance and protecting classified information, ensuring we remain compliant with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and other federal security standards.