Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Company: Anthropic Limited
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

About the role:Anthropic is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) responsible for implementing and directing the government security program and ensuring company and customer security requirements are met. This position supports the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and Anthropic's efforts to test for CBRN and national security other risks with government agencies, requiring interface with all levels of personnel and government management to ensure contract security compliance.Responsibilities:Security Program Administration

• Take an inclusive, equitable approach to hiring and coaching top talent, and maintain a high performing team
• Create and manage comprehensive system for security operational posture including personnel processing, program reviews, and document control systems
• Oversee audits, self-inspections, and violation investigations & reporting requirements
• Maintain security and risk management documentation and reporting systems
• Process and manage visit certifications
• Oversee facility access control systems and system design
• Design and support SCIF facilities and alarm systems per ICD 705
• Lead program for respond to FCL security incidentsPersonnel Security Management
  • Oversee the maintenance of and updates to DISS/NISS systems
  • Create sustainable process for security clearance requests and changes
  • Responsible for ensuring all assigned personnel meet/maintain the appropriate security clearance requirements
  • Implement systematic employee security briefings/debriefings
  • Coordinate special access requirements and indoctrinations
  • Oversee foreign travel briefing program
  • Support insider threat program initiatives
  • Maintain personnel security files and databasesCompliance & Training
    • Ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD directives, and applicable security regulations
    • Develop security policies, procedures, and documentation
    • Provide security awareness and OPSEC training
    • Conduct staff assistance visits and facility inspections
    • Manage COMSEC requirements
    • Support government inspections and assessmentsDocument Control
      • Maintain classified document accountability
      • Process courier authorizations
      • Manage document marking and handling procedures
      • Oversee classified visit requests
      • Maintain DD Form 254 documentationYou may be a good fit if you have:
        • 20-25 years cybersecurity and/or USG security control experience, 5+ years of FSO-like experience
        • Current TS/SCI clearance and ability to maintain
        • Willingness to complete counterintelligence and lifestyle polygraph
        • Strong knowledge of physical security requirements (Collateral Closed Areas, DoDM 5205.07, ICD 705)
        • Proficiency with security systems (DISS, eQIP, NISS, ISFD)
        • Experience with COMSEC custodian duties
        • Comprehensive knowledge of NISPOM and IC security standards
        • Strong organizational and communication skills
        • Excellent leadership and people management skillsStrong candidates may also have:
          • DISS/NISS certification
          • Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification
          • Comprehensive knowledge other cybersecurity frameworks for managing risk
          • Have experience supporting fast-paced startup engineering teams
          • Care about AI safety risk scenariosAdditional Requirements:
            • U.S. citizenship (ITAR compliance)
            • Moderate travel expected
            • Subject to and must pass rigorous background checks, random drug testing, and polygraph
            • Ability to work in dynamic fast pace environment with minimal supervisionStaff in this position are required to be based either out of the greater San Francisco or DC area with moderate travel expected.Deadline to apply:None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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