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title: 'Facility Security Officer (FSO) at Horizon Industries'
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# Facility Security Officer (FSO) at Horizon Industries

- **Company:** Horizon Industries
- **Location:** Vienna, VA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/horizonindustrieslimited/jobs/5441718008

## Job description

Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Location: Hybrid- Mondays and Wednesdays at our HQ in Vienna, VA

Citizenship & Clearance - US Citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range - $100,000-$110,000

Who we are:

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT consulting and Management support in both the private and public sectors.

Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee- and family-centric approach.

Who we are looking for:

Horizon Industries is seeking a highly motivated Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage the industrial security programs for Horizon, PHASE TWO, and PACE.  All three companies are non-possessing and hold Top Secret facility clearances.

- Ensure compliance with DISS, NISS, and NBIS systems, NISPOM, and government regulations.
- Key responsibilities include processing personnel clearances and CV updates, managing classified contracts from a security perspective, conducting security training, and acting as liaison with government security agencies. The FSO manages the facility clearance of three companies, with Horizon being the largest.

## Key Responsibilities & Duties

- Personnel Security: Initiates, maintains, and tracks employee security clearances through DISS and NBIS. Ensure that all applicable new hires with a security clearance have a DISS record owned by Horizon, PHASE TWO, or PACE. Place employees on a classified contract into appropriate access in DISS. Ensure that specific briefings for classified contracts are completed and renewed at appropriate intervals. Track CV updates needed of staff at five-year intervals and guide employees to submission of a revised SF-86 and track progress through DISS. Works with Corporate Recruiting to approve new hires from a security perspective and answer candidate requirement questions.
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensures facility compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Prepares for and participates in Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) audits and security vulnerability assessments. Ensures that all company data in NISS is current, including KMPs and DD254s. Conducts an annual company self-inspection. Creates and delivers sub DD542 to subcontractors on a classified contract.
- Training: Develops and administers security education, training, and awareness programs. Provides annual Insider Threat and general security training for all corporate staff. Works with Corporate HR to have all new hires complete security training.
- Insider Threat: Implements and manages the company’s insider threat program and reporting procedures. Conducts specific annual training.
- Contract Support: Works with Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to have required onboarding documents completed by new resources and submitted in a timely manner.  Initiates Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) in DISS as required by individual contracts.

Required Qualifications

- Experience:Previous experience as an FSO or Assistant FSO (AFSO), specifically managing NISPOM compliance.
- Certification: The NCMS Industrial Security Professional Certification is highly preferred.
- Knowledge:  Proficiency with DISS, NCAISS, NISS, and NBIS.

Why you will love working with us/ Perks

- A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
- a 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one, with an employer match after 90 days.
- An Educational Assistance program.
- A student loan repayment program
- Gym Reimbursement Program.
- Paid Time off
- Dynamics, a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with, and many more.

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

EOE/Vet/Disabled

## About Horizon Industries

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Horizon Industries delivers innovative IT and management consulting solutions, with a focus on low-code platforms, cyber security, and digital transformation for federal and enterprise clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Vienna, Virginia, United States (Tysons Corner area)
- **Founded**: 1996
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: IT Services and IT Consulting
- **Target Customers**: U.S. Federal agencies (e.g., Department of State, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Washington Headquarters Service), enterprise commercial clients, and global affiliates
- **Mission**: “To help our clients achieve meaningful business outcomes by placing their goals at the center of everything we do. We deliver measurable results through innovative solutions, high-performing multidisciplinary teams, and the strategic use of cutting-edge technologies.” [hil.us](https://hil.us/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **Low-Code / Appian Development**: Full lifecycle support for Appian-based solutions including business strategy analysis, system development, deployment, and operations – heavily used for federal clients like DoS and DTRA. [hil.us/careers](https://hil.us/careers/)
- **Cyber Security**: Lifecycle engineering support for cyber security technologies – evaluation, deployment, and operation of selected toolsets. [hil.us](https://hil.us/)
- **Digital Transformation & IT Consulting**: End-to-end capabilities including data, automation, digital platforms, and strategic consulting to drive measurable outcomes. [hil.us/about-us](https://hil.us/about-us/)
- **Management Consulting**: Business strategy analysis, business system development, and operations support. [hil.us](https://hil.us/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metrics**: Annual revenue of $7.7M (estimated from LinkedIn data) | Headcount: ~120 employees (+11.6% YoY growth) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/horizon-industries-limited)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held without reported funding rounds)
- **Growth Signals**: 30+ years serving federal agencies with the same first client; 98% client satisfaction score; 6+ offices/affiliates globally (U.S., Romania, India, England); active hiring across multiple federal contracts

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep Federal Experience**: Three decades of trusted partnerships with U.S. government agencies, including long-term contracts.
- **Appian Expertise**: Strong specialization in low-code Appian development for mission-critical government programs.
- **Certifications & Awards**: Holds internationally recognized certifications (specifics not listed but emphasized) and a track record of quality and performance.
- **Flexible Delivery Models**: Tailored solutions for each client’s unique environment, with remote and on-site support.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digital Transformation for Government**: Expanding capabilities in low-code, RPA, AI, and network technologies to empower federal clients.
- **Talent Investment**: Continuous learning and development programs to keep employees ahead of the curve and exceed client expectations.
- **Global Reach**: Leveraging international affiliates (Romania, India, England) to deliver end-to-end services.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-First Culture**: Most roles are remote (e.g., Appian Associates supporting federal clients from anywhere in the U.S.) with flexible work schedules. [hil.us/careers](https://hil.us/careers/)
- **Veteran-Friendly**: Actively seeks to hire veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, HSA with company contributions, generous PTO and paid holidays, wellness reimbursement, 401(k) match, student loan assistance, paid parental leave, professional development allowance. [hil.us/careers](https://hil.us/careers/)
- **Hiring Process**: Clear and streamlined – application, recruiter screen, 1–2 rounds of interviews (behavioral/technical/case-based), then offer and onboarding.
- **Culture**: Values include selflessness, accountability, innovation, curiosity, teamwork, honesty, and passion – with a focus on continuous learning and client impact.

## Sources
1. [hil.us](https://hil.us/)
2. [hil.us/about-us](https://hil.us/about-us/)
3. [hil.us/careers](https://hil.us/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/horizon-industries-limited](https://www.linkedin.com/company/horizon-industries-limited)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/horizonindustrieslimited](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/horizonindustrieslimited)

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