Assistant Facility Security Officer
US$83,000 / yr base salary
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 4+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | US$83,000 / yr |
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Study levelCertificate
CertificationsInsider Threat Program for Industry Curriculum, INT33.CU
Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Join a dynamic and growing security team implementing and providing Security guidance to our Aerospace & Mission Systems Business Sector San Diego Technology Place campus. This is an opportunity to develop your career and grow your skills in a high intensity, team-based environment and become a part of BAE Systems, a leading company in Aerospace and Defense.
As an Assistant Facility Security Officer, you will work with the FSO, all levels of leadership, and both internal and external customers to support a variety of interesting and dynamic programs. This role provides onsite support for the site’s collateral security program.
The candidate must exercise discretion and independent judgement in performing the following tasks:
- Interpret and enforce government and internal company policies as well as provide direction and guidance to employees.
- Develop and implement security plans and procedures utilizing the new 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) as well as any other specific programmatic instruction manuals
- Fully understand and implement program security requirements
- Responsible for reviewing, drafting, and ensuring compliance for all collateral DD254s
- Assist with international requirements to include government to government shipments, foreign visitor requirements, and Export Control compliance
- As a backup Incident Commander, support as necessary during emergencies
- Assist with facility construction and continued accreditation requirements
- Provide security guidance to company personnel
- Conduct security briefings as necessary
- Conduct investigations and interviews of non‐compliance matters and issues relating to security violations
- Participate as a team member in the local Crisis Management Team, Site Leadership Team, Insider Threat Local Counsel, and Safety Committee)
- Completes appropriate documentation according to company and government directives
- Assist with security reviews to include Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) visits, formal self-inspections, and Staff Assistance Visits (internal audits)