Assistant Facility Security Officer

Kratos Defense; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Birmingham, AL seeks an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to oversee the industrial security program for employees, vendors, and visitors.

You will interface with the DSS and defense community to maintain compliance and protect sensitive information. The role requires comprehensive DoD security expertise, experience managing NISPOM requirements, OPSEC/TCP administration, and training across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 4–8 years experience preferred
• Current Secret clearance required; additional access may be necessary
• Experience as FSO/AFSO or equivalent for 2+ years
• Thorough knowledge of NISPOM and DoD security guidance
• Familiar with SIMS, DISS, NISS, ACCS, SWFT, E-Qip

Responsibilities

• Implement industrial security program and ensure security requirements are met
• Conduct facility self-inspections and program reviews; prepare reports
• Maintain data compliance across NISS and DISS accounts
• Manage 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM compliance and risk management
• Develop local security policies for Cleared Facility
• Provide guidance to employees and subcontractors on security measures
• Develop OPSEC and TCPs; administer training on protection of critical information
• Manage COMSEC accounts in line with NSA procedures
• Perform access control duties including badge management
• Investigate security incidents and prepare action reports
• Maintain relations with contract security offices for clearances

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Independent work

Multitasking

CDSE training

Security systems

Security analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIMS

DISS

NISS

ACCS

SWFT

E-Qip

Job description

The AFSO will oversee security management in Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services Birmingham, AL facility. The AFSO is responsible for creating a secure environment for employees, vendors, and company visitors. The AFSO manages daily activities regarding entry, video security, and other security devices. The AFSO will interface with the Defense Security Service (DSS), as well as the Counterintelligence Community on a regular basis.

This position requires expertise in all disciplines of the industrial security field and will be required to interface with all levels of department, division and government management, as well as employees and subcontractors, in order to cultivate and maintain optimal contract performance.

This AFSO is responsible to provide security oversight and guidance relative to 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program, program security guides and other directives. The AFSO will report directly to the Facility Security Officer (FSO).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• The AFSO is responsible for implementing the industrial security program and ensuring company and customer security requirements are met
• Required to conduct facility self-inspections, program security reviews, and participate in government telephonic and in-person interviews and inspections. Produce finished documentation (reports, policy / procedure development, security designs, training and assessments)
• Maintain data compliance in multiple NISS and DISS accounts. Maintain security program compliance relative to DD 254s, changed condition packages, FCL sponsorship packages, and responding to DCSA, customer agency, and internal customer inquiries
• Manage all aspects 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), identify and manage risks, and independently resolve issues that could create vulnerabilities to security and contract operations
• Implement Government and Kratos security policies and procedures and develop local practices and procedures for the Cleared Facility
• The AFSO must possess the confidence to speak for the FSO and the security team when needed, make critical security decisions, and implement security processes that will prevent unauthorized access to company and government facilities and information. Take independent actions where warranted or in the absence of the FSO. Bring security risks and concerns to the attention of the FSO and management, and develop measures for compensation or mitigation.
• Provide clear guidance to company employees and subcontractors and recommend modifications to operations, policies or procedures as appropriate. Work as a team player, demonstrate flexibility and excellent organizational skills to manage complex tasks
• Develop and implement requirements of OPSEC and Technology Control Plans, to include development and administration of training to ensure protection of critical information and controlled technology entrusted to Kratos
• Management of COMSEC account and associated duties in line with NSA 3/16. Current IAEC-2112 completion or complete it within six months of hiring
• Perform duties as the Assistant Information System Security Manager for all classified computers
• Perform access control responsibilities including managing badges, access cards, and secure spaces
• Investigate security violations and prepare reports, corrective action reports
• Maintain a working relationship with each contract's security office for processing and maintaining employee clearances

Experience and Skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree and 4 - 8 years experience. Additional years experience may be used in lieu of a degree
• Current Secret clearance is required. Additional accesses and clearances may be necessary as required by program needs
• Demonstrated success as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) or Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) or equivalent positions for 2+ years
• Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM, other relevant DoD security guidance, DCSA guidance and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS, DISS, NISS, ACCS, SWFT and E-Qip
• Experience in the end-to-end tasks of clearance processing, to facilitate the employee interaction / experience with the SSC, and engaging with new hires to ensure timely completion of required tasks
• Experience in conducting security indoctrinations and orientations for newly hired staff
• Experience conducting security incident inquiries and writing investigation reports for use internally within the company as well as for distribution to outside entities as necessary
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects, organize and prioritize under pressure
• Commitment to Security – create and deliver high quality, high value efforts for our customers
• Interact with Corporate HQ and program management on insider risk management activities
• Experience with Technology Control Plans (TCPs)
• Experience with proposal development and contract closeout processes
• FSO Program Management Certification and other related security training

KNOWLEDGE

• Security organization of the facility
• Emergency preparedness, response, and contingency planning regarding classified information
• Security equipment and systems, and their operational limitations
• Methods of conducting audits, inspections, control, and monitoring techniques
• Relevant government legislation and regulations that pertain to national security
• Security assessment methodology
• Methods of facility security surveys and inspections
• Instruction techniques for security training and education, including security measures and procedures
• Handling sensitive security information and security related communications
• Current security threats and patterns
• Recognizing and detecting dangerous substances and devices
• Recognizing characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security
• Techniques used to circumvent security measures
• Conducting physical searches and non-intrusive inspections
• Oversee insider threat program
• Must be knowledgeable with COMSEC procedures
• Must be knowledgeable with NATO procedures
• Developing and providing the initial and annual security briefings
• Experience in acquisition, mergers, and divestitures
• Must be knowledgeable in sponsorship for FCL
• Must have knowledge in SAP and SCI programs

SKILLS

• Problem Solving: Selects appropriate alternative sources of information and utilizes them to evaluate situations, with supervision
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Developed communication skills to exchange complex information
• Detail oriented to ensure security protocols are followed
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, and multitask on a variety of projects
• CDSE (Center of Development of Security Excellence) training
• Industrial Security Requirements, laws, and expectations; proper utilization of security officers
• DOD regulations, security automation, intermediate to advanced computer related skills
• A high level of analytical ability and significant innovation are required to determine the most appropriate method of responding to unplanned events
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of security systems such as card access, alarm monitoring, and CCTV systems
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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