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Assistant Facility Security Officer

Arlington, VA

About Shift5

Shift5 is building the data platform for onboard operational technology (OT). We deliver cybersecurity, predictive maintenance capabilities that enable defense and commercial fleets to operate with greater readiness, resilience, and mission assurance.

We're looking for an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to help strengthen and scale our security program as the company continues to grow. Reporting to the Facility Security Officer (FSO), this role will support all aspects of personnel, physical, and industrial security while ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), DoD requirements, and customer security regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of security, compliance, and business operations in a fast-paced defense technology company.

 

What You'll Do

  • Partner with the FSO to administer Shift5's Industrial Security Program in accordance with the NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117).
  • Process and manage personnel security clearances through DISS, including new submissions, upgrades, visit requests, and debriefings.
  • Coordinate onboarding and security indoctrination for cleared employees and contractors.
  • Conduct and annual security refresher training and support insider threat awareness initiatives.
  • Maintain personnel security files, visit records, DD254s, and other required security documentation.
  • Support classified contract execution by ensuring appropriate security requirements are implemented and maintained.
  • Assist with classified meetings, visitor control, foreign travel reporting, and classified material accountability.
  • Help prepare for and support DCSA security reviews, self-inspections, and internal audits.
  • Partner with IT, Legal, Facilities, and People Operations to ensure compliance across physical and personnel security programs.
  • Assist with badge access management, secure areas, alarm procedures, and physical security controls.
  • Monitor evolving government security requirements and recommend process improvements as Shift5 continues to scale.
  • Serve as a trusted security resource for employees, managers, and program teams.
  • Serve as the COMSEC custodian

What Success Looks Like

  • Personnel clearances are processed accurately and efficiently with minimal delays.
  • Security records remain audit-ready and compliant with DCSA requirements.
  • Employees complete required security training on time and understand their security responsibilities.
  • Classified contracts are supported without security-related delays.
  • Internal security processes become increasingly scalable as the company grows.
  • Strong partnerships are built across Engineering, Operations, Legal, IT, HR, and executive leadership.

What We're Looking For

  • 3-6+ years of experience supporting Industrial Security within a cleared defense contractor environment.
  • Experience supporting an FSO or serving as an Assistant/Associate Facility Security Officer.
  • Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM).
  • Experience utilizing DISS for personnel security processing.
  • Familiarity with DD254 requirements, classified visit requests, clearance management, and security education.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Active Secret security clearance required; Top Secret eligibility preferred.
  • Completion of DCSA Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Industrial Security courses is preferred.
  • Experience supporting Insider Threat, COMSEC, or Physical Security programs is a plus.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience supporting a high-growth defense technology company or government contractor.
  • Experience with classified facility operations and DCSA assessments.
  • Knowledge of CUI, ITAR, EAR, and export control regulations.
  • Familiarity with security management systems and automated clearance tracking tools.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent military or industry experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $90,000-$110,000 (commensurate with experience)

  • Annual performance bonus
  • Equity in a fast-growing defense technology company
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Flexible work environment (based on security requirements)
  • Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)
  • Professional development and security certification opportunities

Why Shift5?

At Shift5, you'll help protect the technologies that support critical national security missions while building security programs designed to scale alongside a rapidly growing company. You'll work alongside engineers, operators, and business leaders to ensure security enables innovation—not slows it down.

 

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