What's the salary range?

DEFCON AI lists $120,000–$150,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

4–12 years of relevant experience for this Industrial Security Analyst / Facility Security Officer (FSO) role.

Where is the role based?

DEFCON AI is hiring for this position in McLean, Virginia, United States.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ICD, Microsoft Office, NISPOM.

What seniority level is this role?

DEFCON AI targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Industrial Security Analyst / Facility Security Officer (FSO) at DEFCON AI

Joblaze summary

The Industrial Security Analyst / Facility Security Officer at DEFCON AI is tasked with overseeing the daily operations of the company's Industrial Security Program, ensuring compliance with government regulations and internal policies. Key skills include a strong understanding of NISPOM and experience with personnel security and classified material control within a cleared contractor environment. This role is suited for candidates with significant experience in industrial security, particularly those who thrive in fast-paced settings. DEFCON AI is focused on scaling its security capabilities to support critical national security missions.

Joblaze insights

Listed today on Joblaze — tracked directly from DEFCON AI's career page.
DEFCON AI has 7 other open roles including Triad Modernization Advisor (1099), QA Engineer - Clearance Required, VP of Defense Solutions & Growth - Clearance Required.
113 active Microsoft Office roles on Joblaze right now.
5 active NISPOM roles on Joblaze right now.
Salary band is below the typical range for Security roles (median ~$168,500).
Pays more than 85% of the 26 salaried Microsoft Office roles we track (median $77,500).

Quick facts

Is the Industrial Security Analyst / Facility Security Officer (FSO) role remote?: It's hybrid — DEFCON AI expects some on-site time in McLean, Virginia, United States.
What's the salary range?: DEFCON AI lists $120,000–$150,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: 4–12 years of relevant experience for this Industrial Security Analyst / Facility Security Officer (FSO) role.
Where is the role based?: DEFCON AI is hiring for this position in McLean, Virginia, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ICD, Microsoft Office, NISPOM.
What seniority level is this role?: DEFCON AI targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Industrial Security Analyst / Facility Security Officer (FSO) role at DEFCON AI.

From the original posting

ABOUT DEFCON AI

RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF DISRUPTION. DEFCON AI is an insights company that leverages artificial intelligence, mathematical optimization, data analytics, and software engineering for resilient optimization of complex systems.
In today’s dynamically changing world, DEFCON AI’s technology aligns outcomes with operational goals, better decision making, and empowers customers to anticipate assess, and mitigate the impacts of disruptions.

About the Role

We are seeking an Industrial Security Analyst / Facility Security Officer (FSO) to support and help scale our security program as DEFCON AI's classified work continues to grow. This individual will play a key role in maintaining compliance with government security requirements while helping build the processes, controls, and culture needed to support a rapidly growing defense technology company.

This is a hybrid position based in McLean, VA, with an expectation of three days per week in the office.

Position Overview

The Industrial Security Analyst / FSO is responsible for the day-to-day administration and oversight of DEFCON AI's Industrial Security Program. This role ensures compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), customer requirements, and internal security policies while supporting employees, leadership, and external security partners.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting industrial security programs within a cleared contractor environment and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced organization where security processes continue to evolve and mature.

What You'll Do

Industrial Security & Compliance

Support day-to-day industrial security operations across multiple disciplines, including Personnel Security (PERSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Contract Security, Security Education, Training and Awareness (SETA), Visitor Control, Investigations, and Document Control
Ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD requirements, customer security requirements, and internal security policies
Maintain readiness for DCSA, customer, and internal security inspections and compliance reviews
Conduct self-inspections, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions
Support the ongoing development and maturation of DEFCON AI's industrial security program

Personnel & Program Security

Process and manage personnel security requirements, including clearance actions, visit requests, visit authorizations, and onboarding activities
Maintain personnel security records and related databases
Investigate security incidents and violations and ensure proper reporting and resolution in accordance with government and company requirements
Provide security guidance and support to employees, consultants, and approved visitors
Support contract security requirements, including DD Form 254 administration and subcontractor security management

Classified Information Protection

Maintain classified material accountability programs and secure storage requirements
Conduct inventories and maintain accountability of classified information and assets
Ensure proper marking, handling, transmission, storage, transportation, sanitization, reuse, and destruction of classified information and media
Support the protection of classified facilities, systems, and information in accordance with applicable regulations

Security Training & Program Development

Develop and administer Security Awareness, Annual Refresher, and OPSEC training programs
Create and maintain required security documentation, including SOPs, OPSEC plans, CONOPS, security procedures, and work instructions
Promote a culture of security awareness and compliance throughout the organization

Security Systems & Inspection Readiness

Maintain records and security actions within NISS, DISS, and other government security systems as required
Support DCSA, customer, and internal inspections and audits
Assist with corrective action implementation and continuous process improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of industrial security or related experience; OR Master's degree and 4+ years; OR Associate's degree and 8+ years; OR High School diploma and 12+ years of relevant experience
Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain SCI and SAP access
Strong knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), ICD security requirements, and industrial security compliance standards
Understanding and familiarity of DD-254 implementation requirements including issuing Subcontract DD-254 using NI2
Experience supporting personnel security, classified material control, and compliance programs within a cleared contractor environment
Experience utilizing government security systems such as NISS, DISS, or similar platforms
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

Experience serving as an FSO, AFSO, or Industrial Security Specialist within a cleared facility
CDSE FSO Program Management Certification for Processing and/or Non-Possessing Facilities
Experience supporting multiple classified programs and government customers
Experience preparing for and supporting DCSA or other government inspections
Knowledge of DD Form 254 requirements and subcontractor security administration
Experience supporting SCI and/or SAP programs
Experience building, improving, or scaling security processes within a growing organization
Strong customer service skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Why DEFCON AI

At DEFCON AI, you'll help build and scale security capabilities that directly support critical national security missions. You'll work alongside a mission-driven team developing AI-powered solutions for some of the Department of War's most complex operational challenges.

What We Offer:

A fully remote environment
Competitive salary, bonus, and equity package
100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
Unlimited PTO, with your manager’s approval
Flexible work environment where you manage your work day
14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave

Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors.

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Applicant Data Disclosure

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that Defcon AI uses third-party service providers to facilitate its recruitment and hiring processes. These providers include applicant tracking systems, candidate verification platforms, and fraud detection tools (collectively, "Hiring Platforms"). Your application materials, including your résumé, cover letter, work samples, responses to application questions, and any other information you submit, may be transmitted to and processed by these Hiring Platforms for the following purposes:

Managing and administering your application throughout the hiring process;
Verifying the accuracy and authenticity of application materials, including by cross-referencing information you provide against publicly available sources and proprietary databases;
Identifying indicators of potentially fraudulent, fabricated, or materially misleading application content, including but not limited to discrepancies between submitted materials and publicly available professional profiles, geographic anomalies, and fabricated work histories.

Applications that are flagged through this process as containing indicators of fraud or material misrepresentation may be declined from further consideration. If you have questions about the status of your application or the evaluation process, please contact recruiting@defconai.com.

Defcon AI requires its Hiring Platform providers to process your information solely for the purposes described above and in accordance with applicable law. Your information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes and any applicable legal obligations, after which it will be deleted in accordance with Defcon AI's data retention policies.

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Industrial Security Analyst / Facility Security Officer (FSO)

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