Facility Security Officer 1

Aevex • Boca Raton, FL

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) administers, implements, and oversees the company's industrial security program in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), applicable Department of War (DoW) security requirements, and other U.S. Government regulations and contractual requirements. The FSO serves as a point of contact and advisor on industrial security, establishing and maintaining security processes, providing training, managing personnel security requirements, coordinating security reporting, conducting self-inspections, and supporting DCSA assessments and reviews. The FSO 1 works under established procedures and supervision while developing practical knowledge of NISPOM requirements.

This is an onsite position that may require irregular hours when applicable. The role requires sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply NISPOM requirements to the company's operations. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance and must be a U.S. citizen. The position supports maintenance of the facility's Facility Clearance (FCL) and classified operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2+ years of relevant industrial security experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Basic understanding of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and NISP requirements.
• Basic understanding of DCSA industrial security processes and expectations.
• Basic understanding of personnel security, classified access, safeguarding, security incident and adverse information reporting, and security education and training requirements.
• Basic understanding of facility security procedures, security-in-depth concepts, classified visits, information transmission and handling, and security self-inspection and corrective-action processes.
• Familiarity with applicable DoD security policies, Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), and other government security requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Proficient procedural documentation skills.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations available as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, business, or a related field; relevant security experience may be substituted.
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP®) Certificate.
• Experience supporting a cleared contractor, government security program, military security program, or comparable regulated security environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the company's facility security program in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and applicable government security requirements.
• Advise company management regarding industrial security requirements, risks, vulnerabilities, and corrective actions.
• Maintain and implement security policies, procedures, and Standard Practice Procedures applicable to the facility's classified operations.
• Maintain controls to protect classified information from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, theft, or compromise.
• Manage personnel security requirements, including clearance eligibility, access authorization, nondisclosure agreements, briefings, debriefings, and personnel reporting.
• Conduct initial, refresher, special, and termination/debriefing security briefings.
• Track and maintain security records, personnel security actions, training, visit requests, classified information accountability, and other program requirements.
• Identify, document, and report security incidents, adverse information, suspicious contacts, and other reportable matters.
• Coordinate classified visits, meetings, information transfers, and other security-related activities.
• Maintain procedures for handling, safeguarding, transmission, storage, reproduction, destruction, and accountability of classified information, as applicable.
• Conduct and document the annual self-inspection and track corrective actions to closure.
• Prepare the organization for DCSA security reviews, assessments, inspections, and other government engagements.
• Monitor changes to NISPOM requirements and assess their impact on the security program.
• Coordinate with DCSA Industrial Security Representatives and other government security officials as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Insider Threat, Information System Security, export control, physical security, human resources, contracts, legal, and program personnel when requirements overlap.
• Recognize potential security issues and escalate them appropriately.
• Support COMSEC activities, including accountability, safeguarding, training, and documentation.
• Support OPSEC activities, training, and implementation of established protective measures.
• Work with the team when interpreting unusual or complex NISPOM requirements.
• Maintain required FSO training and professional knowledge of NISPOM requirements and related security policies.
• Promote a strong security culture and help employees understand their responsibilities for protecting classified information.
• Perform other industrial security duties necessary to maintain the facility's FCL and classified operations, and other duties as required.
• Maintain regular and reliable full-time attendance or attendance in accordance with the posted schedule.
• Exhibit professional behavior with internal and external business associates and align daily actions with company policies, cultural values, and department goals.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical insurance, with a portion of premiums paid by the company
• Dental insurance, with a portion of premiums paid by the company
• Vision insurance, with a portion of premiums paid by the company
• Disability insurance, with a portion of premiums paid by the company
• Life insurance, with a portion of premiums paid by the company
• Professional development funds
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), including counseling, legal help, and child and elder care support, for qualified employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED