ACSO Industrial Security Specialist

MDA•Richmond, BC

8h•CA$75,000 - CA$110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager Security & Compliance, the Security Specialist will support projects from a Government security compliance perspective. This individual will be able to demonstrate sound judgement and be able to anticipate risk to projects and timelines when obtaining Government security approval, assessing security requirements specific to projects, and communicating the same to both internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for continuous improvement; anticipates stakeholder needs; demonstrates vision in advancing tools, technology, processes; well integrated in the Government security and controlled goods community to stay abreast of best practices. Demonstrate a capability to provide sound guidance and advice to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while also enabling the business to meet its objectives. Requires an ability to find creative solutions to problems.

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years of experience in ACSO and/or CSO role
Full understanding of, and demonstrated experience with, the Canadian Contracts Security Program and Controlled Goods Program
Ability to work in a team oriented environment and with minimum supervision
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deal with all levels of the organization and with external customers
Liaise with a multiple departments towards a mutual goal
Manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously
Possess good judgement and the ability to handle complex security screening files
Must be deadline oriented and flexible and be able to work under pressure
Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Nice To Haves

University and/or College degree in business administration, law-enforcement, IT security or related fields is an asset

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance in all aspects related to the Contracts Security Program (CSP) and Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
Prepare and maintain Project Security Plans outlining all Government Security Regulations specific to the programs. This may include liaising with intelligence partners such as CSIS, RCMP etc.
Prepare various reports on the status of Government approvals on Security of IT processing, physical security, document safeguarding, etc.
Stay apprised of the evolution of projects by attendance of various internal and external reviews
Participate in the preparation of bids, proposals packages following the internal process from Bid – no Bid decisions to contract implementation and management
Monitor risks, escalate issues, and propose action plans or solutions
Advise of Project Physical Security Requirements so that they are taken into account within MDA’s facilities in order to meet the appropriate security guidelines set out by the Industrial Security Directorate (ISD)
Assist with Government inspections specific to projects as required; Inspections: Physical Security, Document Safeguarding, Classified Processing, COMSEC, and Controlled Goods.
Administer documentation related to visit clearance requests and oversee the procedures for internal visitors; RFV’s- Each incoming and outgoing Visit must be tracked officially identifying each visitors need to Visit, including what they will access both physically and logistically. i.e. Site visit, or access to IT Systems.
Co-ordinate the tracking, storage and delivery of outgoing and incoming classified documentation and information
Advise, develop, and implement Security Requirement Check Lists (SRCL) specific projects
Provide ongoing training and awareness to personnel employees regarding the Contract Security Program and the Controlled Goods Program
Establish and maintain resource lists to ensure all personnel are cleared appropriately based on role
Perform regular audits to ensure all areas of Government security programs are being adhered to
Liaise with contractor(s) working on security equipment and ensure the contractual conformity of their performances
Act as an Alternate Company Security officer (ACSO), when the Company Security Officer is not available
Flexibility of hours as on-call after hours may be required
Other related duties as required