Security Officer IV

Company Summary

Arlo Solutions (Arlo) is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Arlo Solutions team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers. Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions. Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end-users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future. 

Position Description: 

The Security Officer IV serves as the primary security professional responsible for managing comprehensive security support for the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)). This position provides expert-level security management across personnel, physical, operations, and information security domains to safeguard highly sensitive information related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and other sensitive national security matters.

Location: Arlington, VA (on-site)

Clearance: Top Secret with SCI

Responsibilities and/or Success Factors: 

Security Program Management:

• Manage comprehensive security support for AARO's facility and organization, ensuring compliance with DoD security directives and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and oversee security programs, policies, and procedures across personnel, physical, operations, and information security domains.
• Serve as the primary security point of contact for AARO, coordinating with OUSW(I&S) security offices and other relevant security organizations.

Personnel Security:

• Process security nomination packages for AARO personnel, ensuring timely submission and proper documentation.
• Coordinate with Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) on personnel clearance matters.
• Monitor and track clearance status for all AARO personnel and contractors.
• Ensure all contractor personnel maintain required Top Secret clearances with SCI eligibility and SAP access.

Physical Security:

• Implement and enforce physical security measures to protect AARO facilities, equipment, and sensitive information.
• Establish key control procedures and maintain accountability for all keys/key cards issued to personnel.
• Ensure proper safeguarding of all Government equipment, information, and property.
• Develop and implement lock combination management procedures.

Information Security:

• Oversee the protection of classified and sensitive information, including SCI and SAP materials.
• Ensure proper marking, handling, storage, and transmission of classified information.
• Coordinate security requirements for IT systems and networks handling classified information.
• Implement procedures to prevent unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

Security Training and Awareness:

• Develop and deliver security indoctrination briefings and debriefings to AARO personnel and contractors.
• Conduct periodic security awareness training to maintain vigilance and compliance.
• Advise AARO leadership on security best practices and emerging threats.

Industrial Security:

• Review DD254 (Contract Security Classification Specification) documents as part of the industrial security program.
• Coordinate security requirements with contractors supporting AARO missions.
• Ensure contractor compliance with security requirements and procedures.

Security Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain required security documentation in accordance with DoD regulations and directives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable security publications including DoD Manual , DoD Manual , and other relevant directives.
• Coordinate with Special Access Program Central Office and Special Security Office as needed.
• Participate in security inspections and implement corrective actions as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in positions related to security
• Demonstrated experience in personnel, physical, operations, and information security management
• Experience working with highly classified programs and handling sensitive information
• Familiarity with DoD security directives, regulations, and procedures
• Active Top Secret security clearance with current Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility
• Security Professional Education Development (SPED) Certification Program credentials such as:
  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
  • Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)
  • Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC)
  • Special Program Security Certification (SPSC)
  • Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC)
  • Physical Security Certification (PSC)
  • Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC)
  • Due Process Adjudicator Professional Credential (DPAPC)

AAP Statement

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.