Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Arcfield; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking an Industrial Security Specialist to manage DoD and government security programs in line with NISPOM guidelines across facilities.

The role requires a TS clearance, experience with COMSEC procedures, NBIS/DISS systems, and interfacing with government agencies during audits and inspections.

Qualifications

• Requires active TS clearance and ability to obtain and maintain program access.
• Experience administering DoD or government security programs in line with NISPOM.
• Strong written and verbal communications enabling government interfacing and audits.

Responsibilities

• Administers security programs for classified materials in coordination with agencies.
• Implements federal security regulations and company policies across operations.
• Interfaces with government customers during audits and inspections, providing documentation.
• Conducts security self-inspections, risk assessments, and vulnerability reviews.
• Prepares manuals and trains personnel on security procedures and handling of restricted materials.

Skills

TS clearance

Security audits

Interfacing

Communications

Education

BS/MS/PhD in a related field

Tools

NBIS eApp

DISS

COMSEC procedures

Job description

Overview

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administration and coordination of the DOD or other industrial security programs and activities that are in compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.
• Develops and administers security programs and procedures for classified, controlled unclassified, or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in coordination with government agencies or the company’s guidelines.
• Administers oversite and compliance related procedures with specified national security related Closed, Restricted, and/or Open Storage Areas. Reviews and implements federal security regulations that apply to company operations.
• Obtains rulings, approvals, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies.
• Prepares manuals that outline regulations and establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records. Assists in granting designated personnel with a need-to-know requirement, access to restricted records and materials.
• Prepares and conducts security education classes and security audits. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken.
• Performs status checks on current investigations, determines upcoming reinvestigation dates, and relays that information back to each employee or company personnel that have a need-to-know.
• Conducts security self-inspections, physical security surveys, and threat/vulnerability assessments. Ensures maintenance of specified security clearance databases and/or document control registries’ using the SIMS database.
• Interfaces with government customers on security related issues. Ensures that classified information entrusted to the company is properly safeguarded as outlined in federal controlling instructions. Responsible for preparation, management and interfacing with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) during audits, or otherwise as required.
• Extensive knowledge of COMSEC procedures that include, but are not limited to, the integration of approved secure communication devices, keying material, and/or the destruction of secure communication devices.

Qualifications

• BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5
• Must POSSESS and be able to maintain a TS clearance
• DCSA FSO Program Management for Processing Facilities certification required within 6 months. In-depth working knowledge of the 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, “National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual” (NISPOM).
• Thorough knowledge of using/applying US Government online programs such as the NBIS eApp, and Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.