Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) (5240)

SMX•Fayetteville, NC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

SMX is currently seeking an Assistant Facility Security Officer in Fayetteville, NC. As the Assistant Facility Security Officer, you will assist the FSO with tasks such as overseeing daily security operations, Intelligence Community Directive (ICDs) and 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) compliance for a secured facility supporting the Global Defense (GD) Business Unit. You will also manage, interpret, generate, and monitor contractual DD254s, and operate physical security concepts to improve security in-depth posture. This role involves identifying security risks and vulnerabilities through regular assessments and taking proactive measures to mitigate those risks, ensuring compliance with relevant security regulations like the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), or other industry-specific security standards. Additionally, you will maintain security program compliance, including managing the NISS facility profile, submitting changed conditions packages, FCL Sponsorship packages, and responding to FCL packages. Other responsibilities include sustaining a centralized ticketing system, maintaining relationships with multiple DoD Agency Representatives, DCSA Representatives, prime contractor and subcontractor FSOs, and working with GD Program Managers to establish security policies and procedures. You will conduct self-evaluations and readiness for audits, conduct in-processing of new employees, initiate personnel clearances, process visit access requests (VARs) in DISS, implement processes for tracking foreign travel briefings and debriefings, and sustain an efficient program for document inventory and control. You will also coordinate with government agencies, manage intrusion detection and access control systems, sustain physical security measures, evaluate third-party vendors, maintain emergency response plans, investigate and report security violations, and provide security briefings and training. This includes security new hire onboarding, COMSEC alternate duties, assistance with clearance and associated tasking utilizing DISS/NBIS/SWFT/NISS/NCAIS, assisting with SMXact ticket fulfillment for foreign travel, assisting with maintaining and updating security plans, performing monthly reporting, and supporting audits of the Security Information Management System (SIMS) database.

Requirements

Clearance Required: Secret
Must be eligible for TS/SCI
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 4 plus years of related experience OR a Master’s degree with 3 plus years of experience.
Equivalent professional experience (at least 8 years) will be considered for talented candidates without a degree.
At least 4 years of experience in dealing with a comprehensive spectrum of security principles, concepts, practices, products, and services, along with assessing risk and vulnerability, implementing effective mitigation measures, and disseminating security procedures and processes.
Proficiency in utilizing US Government online systems, including the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP), and National Industrial Security System (NISS).
Experience interfacing with DCSA and other government representatives.
Experience collaborating with federal or government agencies as well as defense contractors.
Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and Department of Defense regulations.
Professional demeanor, possesses strong interpersonal skills, communicates effectively both in writing and verbally, and excels in a multitasking, dynamic environment.
Experience in secure facility management, encompassing all security disciplines, with a particular focus on personnel, physical, and information security.
A strong sense of personal motivation and initiative to continuously acquire new skills and seamlessly adapt to a dynamic security landscape.
Strong organizational skills and experience with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Must have completed the CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities IS030.CU Course (provide certificate).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM)
Knowledge of Closed Area Standards and Intelligence Community Directive 705
Knowledge of the NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-57 and the NIST SP 800-171
Knowledge of DoD Manuals 5200.01 volumes 1-4, 5205.07, ICD 705
Knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM
Experience with NISS, DISS, SWFT, ACCS, Access Commander, or other government applications
Experience with SharePoint
Experience with CCure and SIMS

Responsibilities

Overseeing daily security operations, Intelligence Community Directive (ICDs) and 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) compliance for a secured facility supporting the Global Defense (GD) Business Unit.
Managing, interpreting, generating, and monitoring contractual DD254s.
Operation of physical security concepts to improve security in-depth posture.
Identifying security risks and vulnerabilities through regular assessments and take proactive measures to mitigate those risks.
Ensuring compliance with relevant security regulations, such as the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), or other industry-specific security standards.
Maintaining security program compliance to include managing NISS facility profile, submitting changed conditions packages, FCL Sponsorship packages, and responding to FCL packages.
Sustain a centralized ticketing system to monitor client requests and services.
Maintain a relationship with multiple DoD Agency Representative(s), DCSA Representative(s), prime contractor and subcontractor FSO's.
Work with the GD Program Managers in establishing security policies, procedures, and guidelines that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Conduct self-evaluations and readiness for audits carried out by the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC).
Conduct in-processing of new employees to include execution of SF 312 Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA); Program Access Requests (PARs); and other customer vetting processes as required.
Initiate personnel clearances and process visit access requests (VARs) in Defense Information System for Security (DISS) as well as all other applicable access documentation as needed.
Implement processes and procedures for tracking and conducting foreign travel briefings and debriefings.
Sustain an efficient program for document inventory and control, encompassing the management, shipment, and receipt of classified materials.
Coordinate with government agencies or regulatory bodies to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances for the facility and personnel.
Manage intrusion detection and access control systems in accordance with DoD and UL 2050 standards including managing badges, access cards, and visit request.
Sustain physical security measures, including access control systems, surveillance systems (CCTV), alarm response, intrusion detection systems, perimeter security, visitor control and secure space(s).
Evaluate and ensure the security practices of third-party vendors and contractors who have access to the facility or sensitive information.
Maintain emergency response plans and procedures to address security threats, natural disasters, or other emergencies.
Investigate, document, and report security violations.
Maintain security documentation as required.
Maintain accurate records related to security clearances, incident reports, training records, and security equipment inventory.
Provide security briefings and training to employees on security policies and procedures.
Security New Hire Onboarding of all SMX employees
Conducting security briefs and debriefs as required.
COMSEC alternate to assist in management and processing of COMSEC account.
Assistance with clearance and associated tasking utilizing DISS/NBIS/SWFT/NISS/NCAIS
Assist with managing SMXact ticket fulfillment for foreign travel.
Assist with maintaining and updating security plans (SPPs), procedures, and instructions for all SMX companies in line with Quality compliance.
Perform monthly reporting both internal to Security and for external departments as scheduled.
Support with audits of Security Information Management System (SIMS) database.