Facility Security Officer

Element U.S. Space & Defense; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead the implementation of an industrial security program. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with national security regulations and requires a proactive individual who thrives in both independent and collaborative settings. The FSO will manage security self-inspections, apply risk mitigation strategies, and serve as the COMSEC Custodian. If you are passionate about security and compliance, and ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as FSO or 3 years in classified environments required.
• Active Secret Level Clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversees security program for classified testing/training.
• Coordinates with project managers and customer FSOs.

Skills

Security Compliance

Risk Mitigation

Security Briefings

Interpersonal Skills

NISPOM Guidelines Interpretation

Education

Associates/Bachelors’ Degree

Tools

Security Management Software

Job description

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for implementing the industrial security program and ensuring company and customer security requirements are met. The successful candidate will interface with all levels of Element U.S. Space & Defense personnel and government management personnel to ensure contract security compliance with 32CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254), Program Classification Guides, Federal requirements for the protection of classified information, both physical and administrative. The position requires an initiative-taking candidate that can work in an independent or team environment with minimal direction. The candidate will be required to conduct security self-inspections, apply risk mitigation methodologies, support customer assessments, and implement security measures to meet requirements. The FSO will also serve as the COMSEC Custodian and Company-wide OPSEC SME.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees/Coordinates Security program for all classified testing/training programs for all site personnel.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Department Managers, Sales Team, and customer companies' FSO to determine if the facility can accept a job based on overall classification requirements and size requirements for proper handling/safeguarding/storage.
• Coordinates with customer company’s FSO to obtain required documents/information.
• Maintain all aspects of classified visits.

Job Requirements:

• Associates/Bachelors’ Degree preferred (industrial degrees are a bonus).
• Minimum 2 Years’ Experience as FSO or 3 Years’ Experience working in classified environments.
• Experience creating and conducting initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings and refresher briefings, as appropriate.
• Active Secret Level Clearance Required.
• Working Knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM.
• Ability to obtain or possess FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Certification (within 6 months of hire).
• Ability to interpret NISPOM guidelines and determine how to properly safeguard classified materials.
• Occasional travel required for OPSEC auditing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO POLICY STATEMENT:

It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.