Job Title: Assistant Facility Security Officer (Part-Time)



Job Location: Austin, Texas (Hybrid)



Eligibility/Clearance: Top Secret Clearance Required. This position

supports government contracts



Job Description:



The Facility Security Officer (FSO) plays a critical and integral role

in ensuring the robust security posture of the organization in

accordance with stringent Department of Defense (DOD) regulations and

Intelligence Community Directives. This position is responsible for

conducting comprehensive security operations, managing daily security

administration, and ensuring continuous compliance with 32 CFR Part 117

(NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD series), DD254s, and

other government contract requirements and regulations. The FSO will

lead self-inspections, support Government assessments, provide expert

guidance to employees, and proactively assure compliance with all

government and company security regulations. This role requires daily

communication and collaboration with US government counterparts,

partners, and internal management and program personnel, fostering a

collaborative security environment. This role replaces previously

outsourced security support and is critical to improving the

consistency, accountability, and quality of our security program

management. This is a part-time role requiring approximately 20 hours

per week. While the position offers hybrid flexibility, the selected

candidate must be located in or near Austin, TX, to enable regular

on-site access and management of files.



This position serves as the Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

and is responsible for the execution of day-to-day security operations.

The company’s designated FSO, who is a member of Key Management

Personnel, maintains overall responsibility and compliance oversight in

accordance with NISPOM requirements.



This is a critical part-time role based in Austin, TX. While the

position allows for hybrid work, the selected individual must be local

to support on-site file maintenance, physical inspections, and other

secure duties. This position replaces previously outsourced FSO support

and will help establish a more robust and accountable internal security

function.



Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):



• Security Program Administration & Management:



- Administer day-to-day security operations of the Facility Security

program with support from corporate management, implementing a

security program that enables business operations while strictly

complying with Government regulations.



- Coordinate regularly with the designated FSO (company executive) to

ensure alignment with overall security compliance and strategy.



- Support both collateral level DoD programs and Special Access

Programs (SAP) for various Government agencies as an FSO/CSSO.



- Work closely with corporate management to make critical security

decisions that prevent unauthorized access to company and government

facilities and information.



- Develop, maintain, and update company security policies and

procedures according to32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DD254s, and

contract requirements.



- Serve as the primary point of contact for all security-related

matters, both internal and external.



- Support the organization’s Insider Threat Program by identifying,

documenting, and reporting concerns in accordance with SEAD 3 and

company policy.



• Compliance & Inspections:



- Conduct security self-inspections and apply risk mitigation

methodologies.



- Support government customer assessments and implement security

measures to meet evolving requirements.



- Maintain facility clearance status in NISS (National Industrial

Security System) and work with DCSA (Defense Counterintelligence and

Security Agency) on required program and personnel documentation

(KMP, self-inspections, SEAD 3 Reporting, etc.).



- Ensure compliance with all security awareness training requirements

for personnel.



- Prepare for and support DCSA security vulnerability assessments and

audits.



• Personnel Security Management:



- Assist with the Personnel Security program and administer security

clearances/access processes for new/existing employees,

subcontractors, and consultants.



- Manage and submit security clearance applications (SF86/eQIP/eAPP)

and conduct pre-screenings to ensure accuracy and completeness.



- Conduct security indoctrinations, debriefings, and annual refresher

training.



- Process visit requests (both incoming and outgoing) through

appropriate systems.



- Manage security incident reporting and investigations in accordance

with government regulations (e.g., SEAD 3 Reporting).



• Physical Security & Access Control:



- Implement and manage physical security measures for controlled

areas, including access control systems, alarm systems, and CCTV if

required.



- Conduct periodic physical security inspections to ensure compliance.



- Manage visitor control procedures for classified and unclassified

areas.



• Security Documentation & Record Keeping:



- Maintain accurate and up-to-date security records, including

personnel security files, visitor logs, and self-inspection reports.



- Ensure proper handling, storage, and transmission of classified

information.



• Security Collaboration & Guidance:



- Communicate and collaborate daily with US government counterparts

(e.g., DCSA, Program Security Officers) and B Tech management and

program personnel in a collaborative environment.



- Provide guidance and interpret security directives and requirements

for employees and management.



Requirements:



• Security Clearance:



- Requires a Department of Defense Top Secret Clearance to start.



- Must be a U.S. Citizen.



- Must reside within commuting distance of Austin, TX.



• Professional Experience:



- 3+ years of professional experience in a similar position,

supporting similar responsibilities.



- Professional experience conducting special access and industrial

security operations for the US DoD or US Intelligence Community.



- Experience as a certified FSO.



- Significant experience with DISS/NBIS (Defense Information System

for Security/National Background Investigation Services), NISS

(National Industrial Security System), SWFT (Secure Web Fingerprint

Transmission), and eQIP/eAPP (Electronic Questionnaires for

Investigations Processing/Electronic Application).



Education:



- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration,

Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent years of

experience



Arena Technical Resources, LLC, (ATR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

(EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and

applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion,

color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,

family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability