Facility Security Officer Kent, WA

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Equinix is the worlds digital infrastructure company shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work life and planet.

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Job Summary

Equinix Public Sector powers government agencies to place new command and control capabilities at the digital edge where citizens employees and partners and digital ecosystems like clouds mobile social networks and B2B partners meet. Be a part of a team that enables guides and protects critical Data Center infrastructure. This role interprets implements and maintains a highly effective security program consistent with all regulatory government policies and provides supplemental guidance to the business and its leaders.



This is a role that offers professional growth and development where you will learn Industrial Security in a critical infrastructure environment.



Job Description
The Facility Security Officer (FSO) manages administers and coordinates the Department of Defense (DoD) or other industrial security program and other security activities to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures. The FSO will process and review personnel security clearances and maintain all security documentation files and clearance and suitability rosters in accordance with government requirements. The FSO will have an understanding and experience of the 32 CFR Part 117/The NISPOM and general security requirements for DOD and other Federal agencies.

Responsibilities

Conduct phone and in-person Security Pre-screens documenting information and tracking of each screen results as well as reporting results to support teams

Understand and communicate all clearance verification information to appropriate members of Public Sectors Program Management Office (PMO)

Demonstrate independent judgment strong customer service and communication skills in reviewing security clearance paperwork and visit authorization letters to various government agencies

This position will be required to populate the company database of clearance processing candidates providing data as needed

Provide track the progress of and submit completed security forms as well as follow-up with adjudication team for status updates daily or weekly as needed

This position will be responsible for all administrative functions for Security

Ability to interpret administer and follow directives as identified in the 32 CFR Part 177/The National NISPOM

This role will maintain personnel and facility security clearances

Perform as the lead on annual government/DCSA inspections of the facility and associated security records to include the yearly self-inspections associated with the inspections and report findings to DCSA supervisor and Senior Management Official

Complete and submit Visitor requests and Visitor Authorization Letters via fax or through DISS (or Other)

Lead the day-to-day management of security for the programs at the local Data Center

Provide Operation Security support and implement customer security requirements

Interface with colleagues who are part of the National Information Security Team and various Public Sector groups program employees and subcontractors

Perform clearance processing for multiple government and contractor sites if applicable and can verify/confirm clearance/accesses of new hires and current employees
Manage/maintain program Personnel Security Clearances (PCLs) and maintain security paperwork for all contracts to include but not limited to DD254s and PCL logs

Understand and communicate all clearance verification information to members of the Security Team
Makes impartial judgments on the recommended processing times while reviewing confidential candidate material
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Contractor Program Security Officer

Must be approved for a U.S. government issued security clearance

Ability to conduct investigations objectively and professionally regarding sensitive issues

Knowledge of The NISPOM Rule NISP guidance and DCSA background investigations is a plus

Experience working with Intelligence Community Directive 704 (ICD 704) and 705 requirements

Exceptional customer service and strong written communication skills



Facility Clearance (FCL)

Maintain a National Central Access Information Security System (NCAISS) web portal account in order to access the applications needed to manage everything associated with the FCL

Perform Self-Inspections as directed by the DCSA (Defense Counterintelligence Agency) ensuring readiness for any type of audit or security review that DCSA might perform for the FCL

Personnel Security Clearances (PCLs)

Account access to the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) an application used to manage PCLs and all investigations related to collateral clearance management to include briefings investigation status incident reports visit access requests etc.

Process PCL investigations (requesting the PCL slot preparing required paperwork and documentation coordinating and/or conducting required indoctrination and termination briefings providing security awareness trainings reporting incidents and anything deemed as part of the reporting requirements for cleared personnel

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:


United States - SE4 Seattle : 114000 - 170000 USD / Annual

United States - LA3 Los Angeles : 114000 - 170000 USD / Annual


Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role level and pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education and/or training.


The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus equity or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus and equity may be offered depending on the position.