Facility Security Officer

SPECIAL AEROSPACE SECURITY SERVICES INC•Alley, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Our organization, a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) located in Chantilly, VA, is seeking an experienced Senior Facility Security Officer (FSO) to help protect our client’s data from unauthorized access. This role is onsite in Huntsville, AL, and will require experience in supporting the initial operations within a classified facility. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in facilities and operational security, including knowledge of DoD physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. Work will be conducted within a Government Owned / Contractor Operated facility where SASSI will serve as primary security functions. This position will have an Assistant FSO, and both will carry the responsibilities of a COMSEC Custodian. The team will also consist of two Information System Security Officers to manage the authorization and risk of site mission information systems. It will be required to work in close coordination with the client, other contractors, System Owner, and DoD Officials, with limited engagement with base personnel. This will include, but not limited to, developing and updating the Security Standard Operations Procedures documentation; support for sustained operational and facility security; and implementing security training and awareness.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Completed at least 40 hours of DCSA’s Center for Development of SecurityExcellence (https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/index.html)
Strong background and extensive experience in executing the NationalIndustrial Security Program (NISP)
Experience in the conduct of Physical Security and Asset Protection
Experience in Safeguarding Classified Information
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in National Security or similar field of study)and have 4+ years’ experience working within a USG classified facility; or a master's degree with 2+ years’ experience.
Knowledge of current facility accreditation practices, particularly within theDoD.
Must hold a minimum Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Antiterrorism Officer Certification
COMSEC Certification
Knowledge of and engagement with Insider Threat Programs
Experience leading and conducting a Security Education & Training Program
Experience working with Information Systems Security Personnel

Responsibilities

Conduct Semi-Annual Alarm Testing
Maintain Visitor Access
Verify Clearances (NISS and DISS)
Escort Un-cleared Personnel
Conduct SCI/SAP Briefings
Conduct Foreign Travel Briefings
Process Visit Certs (incoming and outgoing)
Type Required Appointment Letters (SSR, CPSO, SSM, etc.)
SCIF Accreditations - Type and Maintain Accreditation documents (FFC, TEMPEST, CSP, CA Checklist, Risk Assessment, SOPs, Waivers)
Conduct Annual Self –Inspections
Change Combinations
Program Badges via the Access Control System (ACS)
Program Alarm codes
Conduct End of Day Inspections
Type Co-Use Agreements/Joint Use Agreements
Maintain Key Control Log
Conduct Annual inventory/accountability of classified material.
Wrap/Ship classified material.
Prepare Transportation Plans
Conduct inquires for non-AIS related Security Incidents and coordinate with ISSM who will conduct for all AIS related Incidents.
Conduct Entry/Exit Inspections
Prepare for SAP Compliance Inspections
Communicate well, both verbally and in writing, with both government and industry audiences