Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) Altamira Technologies Corporation United States, Ohio, Fairborn 2850 Presidential Drive (Show on map) Jun 08, 2026 Description Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data, and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies.
The successful candidate should have working knowledge of managing and administering all security aspects for multiple programs, including implementing physical, program, facility, and information security requirements to ensure compliance with ICDs, 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, NISPOM, and an understanding of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). Knowledge of processing personnel clearances, employee briefings, visit requests, ensuring the appropriate storage, marking, safeguarding, and disclosure requirements for the protection of classified information, physical security to include SCIF monitoring and to provide a wide variety of administrative and clerical duties. Experience with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and their review process and FSO Toolkit is a must have.
Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) duties include but are not limited to the following:
Assist FSO with overall security program
Process new employee security clearances
Assist the FSO in the creation, management, and presentation of security training
Track security clearance investigations and perform administrative support functions to include eQIP administration in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
Provide security briefings, debriefings, and awareness training for all personnel
Create/Process SCI Nomination packages with customer
Processing outgoing visit requests and certifications using DISS
Review the details and requirements issued in formal DD254 contracts
Process and screen of security forms (SF86) of various background investigations, and associated paperwork for accuracy
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
Implement security policy and direction consistent with the Company and Government regulations
Provide answers/analyses to address questions and concerns from every level in the company
Maintain the security database of classified holdings
Qualifications
Technical Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required
Knowledgeable of 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, NISPOM
Completion of all Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency FSO training requirements (possessing/non-possessing)
Current experience working with government information systems of record and a general understanding of personnel security investigation requirements is required.
Integrity and a professional manner are required
Possess a high degree of organizational and communications skills, both written and verbal.
Must be able to work independently and irregular hours, if required
Ability to conduct investigations objectively and professionally regarding sensitive issues and violations of written policies; make recommendations for disciplinary guidance as needed.
Fully competent in using various software tools packages such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word
Strong procedural documentation skills are required
Must be a self-starter who is organized, detail oriented and can handle multiple tasks at the same time
Must possess a current Secret security clearance
Three to five years' experience as a security professional, experience using DISS, Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) and other government systems a must have
Competencies
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and other software programs involving security
Must possess excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to write reports and procedure documents
Ability to present information to managers, executives, clients, and customers
Ability to provide clear and understandable communications to non-technical people
Possess strong organizational skills
Able to maintain accurate records and logs in accordance with policies and compliance requirements
Ability to use good judgment in planning and accomplishing new and/or unfamiliar objectives
Ability to research, gather and analyze information then formulate effective recommendations and actions
Ability to effectively interpret and act upon a variety of instructions from various channels
Ability to work independently and with a team to produce accurate results quickly Altamira is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We focus on recruiting talented, self-motivated employees that find a way to get things done. Join our team of experts as we engineer national security!