Facility Security Officer - El Segundo, CA

Company: Msccn
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. 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. 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 Sector’s 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 - LA3 Los Angeles : 114,000 - 170,000 USD / Annual

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