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 applicable U.S. Government regulations and contractual requirements. The FSO serves as a point of contact for industrial security matters and advises management and employees on safeguarding classified information. The FSO 1 works under established procedures and supervision while developing practical knowledge of NISPOM requirements.

The role establishes and maintains security processes, provides security training, manages personnel security requirements, coordinates security reporting, conducts self-inspections, and supports DCSA assessments and reviews. It requires sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply NISPOM requirements to the company's operations. This is an onsite position that may require irregular hours when applicable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2+ years of relevant industrial security experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Basic understanding of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), NISP requirements, DCSA industrial security processes and expectations, personnel security and classified access requirements, and classified information safeguarding requirements.
• Basic understanding of security incident and adverse information reporting, security education and training requirements, facility security procedures, security-in-depth concepts, classified visits, information transmission and handling, and 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 Word, Excel, and Access.
• Proficient procedural documentation skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequently sitting and reaching to use computers and other office equipment.

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 on industrial security requirements, risks, vulnerabilities, and corrective actions.
• Maintain and implement security policies, procedures, and Standard Practice Procedures (SPP) for 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, security briefings and 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 security 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, transmitting, storing, reproducing, destroying, and accounting for classified information, as applicable.
• Conduct and document the required 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 company's security program.
• Coordinate with DCSA Industrial Security Representatives and other government security officials as appropriate.
• Work with Insider Threat, Information System Security, export control, physical security, human resources, contracts, legal, and program personnel when security 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 to interpret 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 ensure employees understand their responsibilities for protecting classified information.
• Perform industrial security duties necessary to maintain the facility's Facility Clearance (FCL) and classified operations.
• Perform 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