Facility Security Officer - Kent, WA

Job Description

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Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Who are we? Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.

You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Responsible for all administrative functions for Security.
• Interpret, administer and follow directives as identified in the 32 CFR Part 177/The National NISPOM.
• Maintain personnel and facility security clearances.
• Lead on annual government/DCSA inspections of the facility and associated security records, including the yearly self‑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 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.

High School/GED.

• Minimum of five (5) years Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Contractor Program Security Officer experience.
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