Sr. Staff Facility Security Officer (FSO)
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
Who We Are
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
Job Summary
**\This role requires 3 days per week in our Reston, VA office\**
The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for the overall management, administration, and oversight of the organization's U.S. Government industrial security program, personnel security clearance program, Facility Security Clearance (FCL), and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
This position serves as the primary liaison with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), formerly the Defense Security Service (DSS), U.S. Government security agencies, customers, prime contractors, and subcontractors.
The individual is accountable for ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), SCIF accreditation requirements, and other federal and contractual security requirements.
This is a security leadership position requiring the ability to independently manage complex security programs, maintain government compliance, protect classified information, identify and mitigate security risks, and provide direct security guidance to executive leadership.
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Role Description
Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Sr. Staff Facility Security Office (FSO) to join the Information Security Government Security and Risk team, supporting the management of US personnel security clearances and the standardization of US security clearance and personnel security governance processes.
This role will report into the InfoSec Organization and offers an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive security professional to contribute to a fast-growing global organization. You will play a critical role in enabling secure operations across the US by ensuring personnel security processes align with regulatory, contractual, and government security requirements and managing a SCIF.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1\. Industrial Security Program & Government Compliance
- Direct and manage the organization's NISPOM compliance program and maintain the Facility Security Clearance (FCL).
- Serve as the pr...
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