Facility Security Officer

Scientific Research Corporation • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Administering all requirements as stated in the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 32 Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) to ensure compliance with both government and SRC Policies and Security Standards, Practices and Procedures (SPPs). Assisting the Division Security Manager/Director of Security/Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) in the effective implementation, assessment, and management of the SRC Security Program. Serving as the Insider Threat Security Officer; an integral member of the Enterprise Threat Working Group responsible for implementation, managing and reporting insider threat items. Identifying and documenting unique local threats & vulnerabilities; making recommendations to risk management status and reports threat indicators into the Insider Threat database. Establishing, implementing and monitoring local security procedures and processes, ensuring compliance with all aspects of the program including personnel, physical, and administrative security systems and procedures. Managing personnel security actions including onboarding and offboarding security related employment actions. Submitting Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) via appropriate system of record. Initiating security investigations as needed based on investigation and/or Continuous Evaluation status and access level requirement. Reviewing security access forms for accuracy and completeness and submitting in accordance with government requirements. Providing personnel initial and refresher security briefings, education and training including insider threat awareness and facility management. Managing the security education program; coordinates indoctrinations; developing and implementing Incident Response and Emergency Action plans. Providing instruction and promoting understanding of personnel on individual security responsibilities for physical security, both Government and company processes and procedures, and protecting sensitive information. Maintaining all security relevant records in accordance with security regulations and data privacy laws including personnel security records and both incident and Insider Threat reports. Managing Foreign Travel reporting requirements for cleared personnel. Providing guidance to personnel on the reporting requirements and necessary documentation; entering information in Security Information Management System (SIMS) and Defense Industrial Security System (DISS) as required. Reviewing provided documentation for accuracy and completeness. Notifying the Government customer, the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) Industrial Security Representative (ISR) and Counterintelligence Individual (CI) as applicable. Serving as a point of contact for personnel regarding clearance status, badge issues, and security-related questions and concerns. Providing security guidance for program support to include emerging requirements for Information Systems, and Storage requirements as they develop and direct activities of personnel in developing company security measures which comply with federal regulations. Directing and coordinating activities of personnel in revising or updating security measures due to new or revised regulations. Ensuring periodic self-inspections of the facility are conducted and that corrective action is taken for all identified findings and vulnerabilities. Conducting investigations of security incidents involving personnel, credentials, facility access, loss of information, and security violations. Providing and documenting corrective actions for all incidents. Conducting vulnerability assessments and maintenance procedures. Managing Physical Security actions for both personnel and facilities to include generating employee, contractor and other photo IDs; managing facility access via the access control system and alarm access via the intrusion detection system. Coordinating physical security system repairs and maintenance with associated vendors as needed. Managing classified information including processing incoming and outgoing transactions. Ensuring classified information is managed, protected, stored and destroyed in accordance with CFR Title 32 Part 2001 Classified National Security Information and SRC Standard Policies, Practices and Procedures. Records classified information transactions in SIMS. Studying federal security regulations and restrictions relative to company operations. Consulting with local, district, or other federal representatives for interpretation or application of regulations applying to company operations. Requesting deviations from restrictive regulations that interfere with normal operations. Working closely with HR, Recruiting, IT, Contracts, Procurement and other departments to support all personnel security requests and access control measures. Maintaining all applicable Government System of Records for personnel and facility clearance actions per NISPOM guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must obtain certification of FSO Program Management Course for a possessing facility from the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) within six months of appointment as FSO
• Must have advanced knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Must have a minimum of a Top-Secret level DoD security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / SCI clearance
• Must be available for occasional overtime and on-call support
• Must be able to effectively multi-task and manage workload priorities to meet end user deadlines
• Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Must be able to effectively lead, coach, mentor and counsel subordinate security officers
• Must have excellent customer service, communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills
• Must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, exercise sound business judgment, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels in the organization
• Advanced PC skills are necessary including fluency in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Detailed working knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) for a possessing facility is highly desired
• Experience with Restricted Areas and/or Open Storage Area buildouts
• Basic working knowledge of access controls and alarm systems
• Experience with processing personnel security actions related to security investigations, Common Access Cards (CAC), system access requests, VARs, and SCI nominations
• Detailed working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and/or work experience as a Special Security Officer (SSO) or Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) is desired

Responsibilities

• Administering all requirements as stated in the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 32 Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) to ensure compliance with both government and SRC Policies and Security Standards, Practices and Procedures (SPPs)
• Assisting the Division Security Manager/Director of Security/Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) in the effective implementation, assessment, and management of the SRC Security Program
• Serving as the Insider Threat Security Officer; an integral member of the Enterprise Threat Working Group responsible for implementation, managing and reporting insider threat items
• Identifying and documenting unique local threats & vulnerabilities; making recommendations to risk management status and reports threat indicators into the Insider Threat database
• Establishing, implementing and monitoring local security procedures and processes, ensuring compliance with all aspects of the program including personnel, physical, and administrative security systems and procedures
• Managing personnel security actions including onboarding and offboarding security related employment actions
• Submitting Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) via appropriate system of record
• Initiating security investigations as needed based on investigation and/or Continuous Evaluation status and access level requirement
• Reviewing security access forms for accuracy and completeness and submitting in accordance with government requirements
• Providing personnel initial and refresher security briefings, education and training including insider threat awareness and facility management
• Managing the security education program; coordinates indoctrinations; developing and implementing Incident Response and Emergency Action plans
• Providing instruction and promoting understanding of personnel on individual security responsibilities for physical security, both Government and company processes and procedures, and protecting sensitive information
• Maintaining all security relevant records in accordance with security regulations and data privacy laws including personnel security records and both incident and Insider Threat reports
• Managing Foreign Travel reporting requirements for cleared personnel
• Providing guidance to personnel on the reporting requirements and necessary documentation; entering information in Security Information Management System (SIMS) and Defense Industrial Security System (DISS) as required
• Reviewing provided documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Notifying the Government customer, the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) Industrial Security Representative (ISR) and Counterintelligence Individual (CI) as applicable
• Serving as a point of contact for personnel regarding clearance status, badge issues, and security-related questions and concerns
• Providing security guidance for program support to include emerging requirements for Information Systems, and Storage requirements as they develop and direct activities of personnel in developing company security measures which comply with federal regulations
• Directing and coordinating activities of personnel in revising or updating security measures due to new or revised regulations
• Ensuring periodic self-inspections of the facility are conducted and that corrective action is taken for all identified findings and vulnerabilities
• Conducting investigations of security incidents involving personnel, credentials, facility access, loss of information, and security violations
• Providing and documenting corrective actions for all incidents
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and maintenance procedures
• Managing Physical Security actions for both personnel and facilities to include generating employee, contractor and other photo IDs; managing facility access via the access control system and alarm access via the intrusion detection system
• Coordinating physical security system repairs and maintenance with associated vendors as needed
• Managing classified information including processing incoming and outgoing transactions
• Ensuring classified information is managed, protected, stored and destroyed in accordance with CFR Title 32 Part 2001 Classified National Security Information and SRC Standard Policies, Practices and Procedures
• Records classified information transactions in SIMS
• Studying federal security regulations and restrictions relative to company operations
• Consulting with local, district, or other federal representatives for interpretation or application of regulations applying to company operations
• Requesting deviations from restrictive regulations that interfere with normal operations
• Working closely with HR, Recruiting, IT, Contracts, Procurement and other departments to support all personnel security requests and access control measures
• Maintaining all applicable Government System of Records for personnel and facility clearance actions per NISPOM guidance

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• life insurance
• vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level