Facility Security Officer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Facility Security Offers with 7 – 10 years of experience and a to support The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) -Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III Mission.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or SW Engineering OR equivalent DoD/Military training
• Clearance: Top Secret/ SCI
• Certifications: SecurityX/CASP+, CCISO, CCSP, CFR, CISM, CISSP, or GSLC certification.
• Experience: 7-10 Years
• Typically requires a minimum of 7 -10 years of related experience with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
• Must have demonstrable experience in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Concept of Operations (ConOps).
• Must have experience in Special Programs, Program Security, SCI/SAP security, or Collateral Security.
• Must have experience conducting and managing inspection preparedness and/or participation in government security inspections.
• Must have experience in any of the following: JADE, DISS, SIMS, or Scattered Castles.
• Must have experience in one of the following areas: Industrial or Government Security involving Counterintelligence, Personnel Security, Information Security, Information Systems Security, Physical Security, Technical Security, hands-on supervisory Security Leadership, or Project Management.
• Must have evident experience implementing related areas of: IC Standards or Directives; DoD Directives, Instructions, Manuals, or Standards, i.e., DoDM 5105.21 and DoDM 5205.07; 32 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); or related government regulation.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI.
• Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
• This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively work with all levels of management and key management personnel.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in one of the technical areas above.
• Experience with SIMS, DISS, JADE

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison with sponsor security, ensuring full compliance with all collateral, SCI, SAP, and COMSEC regulations and guidelines.
• Operate with a high degree of independence, exercising sound judgment, initiative, and strong organizational skills with minimal supervision.
• Oversee special security areas and administer collateral, SCI, and SAP security programs, including all facilities and programs under their cognizance.
• Maintain current security directives, regulations, manuals, and guidance, and ensure proper documentation for all covered facilities and programs.
• Manage personnel, information, and physical security processes in alignment with sponsor requirements.
• Ensure proper accounting, control, transmission, packaging, safeguarding, and authorized destruction of collateral, SCI, SAP, and COMSEC information, including software and cryptographic key updates.
• Certify and process visitor clearances and accesses for collateral, SCI, and SAP.
• Develop and implement Concepts of Operations, Standard Operating Procedures, and local security directives.
• Maintain accurate systems of record for all personnel under their cognizance.
• Execute all aspects of the Personnel Security Program (PSP), including nominations, investigations, validation of access requirements, briefings, NDAs/NDSs, and other personnel security actions.
• Lead ongoing security education, training, and awareness efforts, emphasizing protection of classified information, unauthorized disclosure prevention, and proper reporting.
• Maintain accreditation documentation for programs, communications systems, and information systems; conduct annual self-inspections and remediate findings.
• Review and update DD Form 254s for programs within the special security areas.

Benefits

• AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

What This Job Offers

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