Lead Security Professional (Facility Security Officer)

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through an expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities. At Lumen you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

The Role

Working under the Sr Security Manager(s) within Federal contracts, the Lead Security Professional will support and provide oversight to complex government programs with responsibility for DoD FSO management and oversight meeting NISPOM requirements as lead FSO for Herndon offices. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with government security requirements, protecting classified information, and providing leadership across multiple security disciplines in support of DoD and SCI programs.

Location: On‑site, 2900 Towerview Drive, Herndon, VA.

Main Responsibilities

• Diligently oversee multiple DoD contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle.
• Provide oversight in Physical Security, Personnel Security, Facility Security, and OPSEC for both DoD and SCI programs to ensure the protection of classified information.
• Oversee investigations of security infractions or violations and report findings to the Director of Industrial Security and the customer.
• Ensure follow‑through on corrective actions and program improvements to prevent future incidents or violations.
• Work closely with the Director of Industrial Security to ensure security policies and procedures are documented and all briefed employees are properly trained on program classification policies.
• Interpret and apply government program classification guides and provide education as needed to supported government programs.
• Administer, direct, and review security operations programs to ensure a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, customers, and others.
• Advise management on improving and implementing policies in accordance with security requirements and institutional, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop methods to improve security policies, processes, and practices, and recommend changes to management.
• Direct the preparation and distribution of written and verbal communications regarding security policies, procedures, and practices.
• Manage the design and development of specialized training to guide security personnel and others through security‑related decisions and actions.
• Represent the organization in formal meetings with outside organizations on matters related to security and protective services.

Knowledge and Abilities

• DCSA compliance and NISPOM oversight and management are essential, along with knowledge across multiple security disciplines.
• Understanding of human behavior and performance, individual differences, learning and motivation, psychological research methods, and assessment/treatment of behavioral and affective disorders, including Insider Threat Programs.
• Familiarity with laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Proficiency in the structure and content of the English language, including meaning, spelling, composition rules, and grammar.
• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including needs assessment, quality standards, and satisfaction evaluation.
• Investigative and analytical techniques, procedures, and requirements.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Demonstrate listening skills and openness to both established and new ideas and procedures.
• Communicate information and ideas effectively in speaking so others will understand.
• Communicate information and ideas effectively in writing so others will understand.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce practical and effective solutions.
• Recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong, even when not directly responsible for solving the issue.

Minimum Qualifications

• Lead security position supporting the DCSA DoD FSO role.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a senior security role supporting classified programs from collateral through SCI levels.
• In‑depth knowledge of policies and procedures for the protection of classified information, with ability to apply NISPOM, ICDs, and contract‑specific guidance to develop and maintain a strong security program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent applicable years of experience.
• At least six (6) years of successful law‑enforcement experience conducting violent‑crime and/or property‑crime investigations; experience managing investigative programs and/or industrial security preferred.
• Current TS/SSBI clearance.
• CI polygraph preferred.

Compensation

Base salary range: $116,364 – $155,152 (VA). Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, and voluntary lifestyle benefits.
• Perks that enhance physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Bonus structure including short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, and sales compensation.