Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) / Industrial Security Representative

Sonatech•Santa Barbara, CA

About The Position

The Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) / Industrial Security Representative supports the Facility Security Officer in administering and enforcing organizational security policies in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) regulations, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and company policies. The role supports compliance with Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) mitigation measures and government security requirements for classified contracts, as well as personnel and physical security programs. The AFSO assists with industrial and program security functions, personnel security records and clearance applications, visitor authorizations and escorts, program access, classified document control, foreign travel requirements, self-inspections, audits, incident response, and Insider Threat Program support. The position also helps establish and implement security procedures and plans, including Standard Practice Procedures, Emergency Action Plans, and Program Protection plans, and provides security guidance to site and program personnel.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in an industrial security-related role; the stated experience range is 3–5 years.
U.S. citizenship.
Active Top Secret clearance.
Working knowledge of NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives, and associated industrial security policies and regulations.
Working knowledge of industrial security program functions, including Physical Security, Personnel Security, System Security, OPSEC, program protection, Insider Threat, and Counterintelligence.
Familiarity with DISS, NISS, NCAISS, e-APP, and NBIS.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with leadership and decision-making capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a CPSO, CSSO, AFSO, FSO, SCI security representative, or in an equivalent industrial security role.
DCSA FSO training certificate for Possessing Facilities.
Knowledge of access control and intrusion detection systems.
Experience and understanding of Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence (FOCI).
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels, including external government agencies.
Good listening skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

Assist the FSO in implementing and managing industrial security and program security.
Support implementation of and compliance with NISPOM, DoD Manuals, ICDs, and company procedures.
Monitor and report on compliance with FOCI mitigation measures.
Maintain personnel security records and submit security clearance applications.
Support preparation and submission of visit authorizations (VARs), and escort visitors.
Support program access, indoctrinations, debriefings, visit certifications, document control, foreign travel requirements, and customer-specific security processes.
Assist with security self-inspections and audits, and serve as an alternate point of contact for security compliance inspections and audits.
Maintain document control registers for classified materials and oversee proper marking, transmission, and destruction.
Maintain physical security measures, including intrusion detection, access control, and surveillance system operations.
Support incident reporting, investigations, and mitigation efforts related to security violations or suspicious contacts.
Assist with the Insider Threat Program.
Establish and implement Standard Practice Procedures, Emergency Action Plans, Program Protection plans, and security processes for classified efforts and Controlled Unclassified Information.
Interpret and enforce customer and company security policies and provide direction and guidance to site and program personnel.