Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Nightwing • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for implementing the industrial security program and ensuring company and customer security requirements are met. The successful candidate will interface with all levels of Nightwing personnel and government management personnel to ensure contract security compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254) and Program Classification Guides. The position requires a self-motivated candidate that is capable of working in an independent or team environment with minimal direction. The candidate will be required to conduct security self-inspections, apply risk mitigation methodologies, support customer assessments, and implement security measures to meet requirements. The FSO must possess the confidence to make critical security decisions concerning high value contracts and to implement security procedures that will prevent unauthorized access to company and government facilities or information. The FSO will also serve as the CSSO/CPSO. This position is responsible for the administering of Personnel Security Clearances for Intelligence Community programs. Responsibilities include assisting employees in completing required security paperwork, processing security clearance actions, reinvestigations, updates, initial submissions, and polygraph coordination. Maintain internal company databases for the tracking of security action information. Maintain daily coordination with USG and external customers to implement regulated policy.

Requirements

• Self-starter with ability to work independently and customer service oriented.
• Commitment to security and delivering the highest value to customers.
• Ability to interpret company and government security policies.
• Provide clear guidance to company employees and recommend modifications to operations policies.
• Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM and relevant DoD security guidance.
• Proficiency and experience with Insider Threat Program.
• Experience serving as CSSO/CPSO.
• Thorough understanding of security databases such as DISS, NBIS, and NISS.
• Administer day-to-day security programs including personnel processing and audits.
• Experience creating and conducting security briefings and training programs.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Industrial Security.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
• FSO certification with minimum 4 years of experience as an FSO.

Nice To Haves

• CPSO training certificate.
• COMSEC Custodian certificate or experience.
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP) Certification.
• Experience developing and implementing OPSEC plans.
• Resourceful in solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities.
• Professional Certifications/Affiliations.

Responsibilities

• Implement the industrial security program and ensure compliance with security requirements.
• Interface with all levels of Nightwing personnel and government management personnel.
• Conduct security self-inspections and apply risk mitigation methodologies.
• Support customer assessments and implement security measures.
• Make critical security decisions concerning high value contracts.
• Administer Personnel Security Clearances for Intelligence Community programs.
• Assist employees in completing required security paperwork.
• Process security clearance actions, reinvestigations, updates, and initial submissions.
• Coordinate polygraph activities.
• Maintain internal company databases for tracking security action information.
• Coordinate daily with USG and external customers to implement regulated policy.

Benefits

• Collaboration and teamwork environment.
• Opportunity to work alongside talented individuals.
• Commitment to innovation and solving complex problems.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree