Echostar has an exciting opportunity for a **Facility Security Officer (FSO)** in its **Hughes Network System Division** . This role will support the Defense and Intelligence Division and serve as the technical expert on security and government clearances for Hughes Networks Systems, LLC., specifically concerning classified projects for the Department of Defense (DoD), Special Access Programs (SAP) and other special projects. This position will be located at our headquarters in **Germantown, MD.** **Responsibilities:** + Implementation and administration all security policies, procedures, and security functions to assure compliance with applicable laws, government regulations, customer requirements and company policies. + Arbitrating policy and processes around personnel, clearances, and our facility with Department of Defense (DoD) + Interpreting NISP/IC policies; develop and implement security plans and procedures for compliance. + Maintain company Cage code(s) + Fosters teamwork and collaborative efforts among security group members to ensure timely completion of group project tasks and responsibilities. + Responsible for security program reviews to include formal inspections. + Investigates security incidents and violations and prepare reports for submittal through the Director of Security to Cognizant Security Authority + Develop, maintain and conduct continuous training for all cleared personnel. **Basic Requirements:** + **Current Top Secret/SCI security clearance (current CI polygraph Preferred)** + 5+ years of experience with SAP and DOD + 5+ years of experience as an FSO + Experience with 32 CFR 117 and the NISPOM + Previous experience with U.S. government rules and regulations related to security and classified information, to include directives and guidelines of the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. + Previous experience maintaining a program facility in accordance with ICD 705 requirements. + Previous experience with DISS, e-QIP, NISS, ServiceNow (NBIS). + Experience using secure telephone equipment, i.e., COMSEC custodian, or Alt COMSEC custodian. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree + Strong interpersonal, oral presentation and writing skills Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance. \#H \#LI-EM1 We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. EEO is the law. At EchoStar, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact careers@echostar.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.