Senior Security Analyst / FSO

Iridium Satellite, LLCTysons, VA
$108,000 - $140,000Hybrid

About The Position

Iridium is seeking an experienced Security Analyst/FSO to join their Compliance & Security team. This role is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance company security, ensuring the day-to-day physical and personnel security of facilities, and ensuring all security procedures are followed. The position offers an opportunity to independently contribute to a dynamic work environment and maintain the highest security standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 5+ years of experience managing physical security in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule and ICD 705 requirements, serving as an FSO, Assistant FSO, Contractor Site Security Manager (CSSR), Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), and/or Contractor Security Officer (CSO)
  • Completion of the Facility Security Officer (FSO) courses and certification through the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE)
  • Knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule, SEAD 3, Adjudicative Guidelines, and applicable Government requirements
  • Experience with Defense Information System for Security (DISS), eAPP (electronic SF86), NBIS (National Background Investigative Services), Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT), National Industrial Security System (NISS), and other security forms and security management databases
  • Experience managing COMSEC and complying with all government requirements
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues to groups outside of your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic
  • Confidence and ability to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your team
  • Analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with out-of-the-box solutions
  • Proactive in providing feedback and enthusiastic in sharing knowledge with others
  • Capable of prioritizing own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are met
  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

  • Possess Full Scope Polygraph

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Facility Security Officer (FSO), Contractor Security Officer (CSO), or Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), managing the physical security of multiple facilities in compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 NIPSOM Rule and ICD 705 requirements
  • Coordinate and manage personnel security clearance requirements in accordance with SEAD 3 and all applicable regulations
  • Lead and participate in government security reviews/assessments/audits, conduct and document government-required self-inspections/assessments, and drive corrective actions
  • Interact with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other government entities
  • Conduct and document investigations into security violations and incidents, and ensure timely reporting as applicable by government requirements and corporate policies
  • Support required security awareness education for uncleared and cleared employees
  • Review contracts and DD254s for Security requirements and work with the Contracts team and program management to ensure compliance
  • Act as lead Security POC/Subject Matter Expert for assigned program/s and provide support, guidance, and training to applicable groups
  • Perform COMSEC Manager duties and maintain compliance with policies and procedures

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan options
  • paid time off and paid holidays
  • paid parental leave
  • other discounts and perks
  • company stock
  • annual bonus
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