Program Security Officer

Peraton•Layton, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is looking for a dynamic, well organized, and highly motivated individual with prior relevant experience to serve as the Program Security Officer to ensure full-scope program support and compliance in Layton, UT. The FSO will be responsible for ensuring the company’s adherence to policies, practices, and procedures of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Provide oversight of the processing of new employee security clearances including tracking within Defense Information System for Security (DISS). Oversight and administration for a comprehensive security education, training, and awareness programs for cleared employees to include conducting Initial Security Briefings, Security Classification Program Briefings, Refresher Training, and Debriefings Conduct periodic Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other government agency self-inspections on the security posture of the company to determine performance and cost effectiveness and advise management of any deficiencies and recommendations Communicate security procedures to employees and subcontractors, and provide guidance and assistance to project managers and staff in meeting security requirements Maintain all security documentation and files accurately for document control, visitor control, and personnel security using SIMS and in accordance with requirements Responsible for the preparation, management, and interfacing with DCSA Knowledge of Communication Security (COMSEC) and of COMSEC Account Custodian of keying material for communication devices to include the use of DIAS is a plus Investigate and review security violations, preparing reports, and recommending specific preventive and corrective action to be taken

Requirements

Requires 5+ years of experience with a BA degree. 9+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Top Secret clearance
Must have experience with DOD processes and procedures or an equivalent regulatory environment and/or military training.
Must have a complete understanding of NISPOM, DoD Security Manuals, COMSEC.
Must possess the ability to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of problems.
Strong communication, computer, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
The ability to initiate and plan projects and analyze and interpret data.
The ability to produce appropriate clear, concise and detailed documentation.
Must be able to work independently and in a team.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Communication Security (COMSEC) and of COMSEC Account Custodian of keying material for communication devices to include the use of DIAS is a plus.
Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Curriculum
Industrial Security Professional (ISP®) Certification a plus.
SIMS database experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the company’s adherence to policies, practices, and procedures of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
Provide oversight of the processing of new employee security clearances including tracking within Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
Oversight and administration for a comprehensive security education, training, and awareness programs for cleared employees to include conducting Initial Security Briefings, Security Classification Program Briefings, Refresher Training, and Debriefings.
Conduct periodic Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other government agency self-inspections on the security posture of the company to determine performance and cost effectiveness and advise management of any deficiencies and recommendations.
Communicate security procedures to employees and subcontractors, and provide guidance and assistance to project managers and staff in meeting security requirements.
Maintain all security documentation and files accurately for document control, visitor control, and personnel security using SIMS and in accordance with requirements.
Responsible for the preparation, management, and interfacing with DCSA.
Investigate and review security violations, preparing reports, and recommending specific preventive and corrective action to be taken.