Facility Security Officer (FSO)/ISSO Manager

EOS Defense Systems USA, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense organization in Huntsville is looking for an FSO/ISSO Manager to oversee security compliance and cybersecurity measures. Responsibilities include managing security programs, developing policies, and supervising IT staff. Candidates should have a strong background in defense security with leadership experience and relevant security clearances.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Security Clearance (Top Secret/SCI preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in DoD or defense industry security roles.
• Prior experience as an FSO with FOCI or ISSO.

Responsibilities

• Manage the facility's industrial security program under NISPOM guidelines.
• Prepare and submit the FOCI Annual Operational Plan (AOP) to DCSA.
• Supervise a small team of IT staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Documentation Skills

IT Security Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certifications: CISSP, Security+

Tools

DISS

eMASS

Job description

FSO/ISSO Manager

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

EOS Defense Systems USA, Inc. is currently seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO)/ISSO. Will be responsible for implementing a Foreign Ownership Control and Influence (FOCI) mitigation instrument within a cleared defense organization as well as the development and oversight of our Industrial Security program. In this role you will manage the corporate CAGE code, assist in establishing new CAGE codes for division or branch offices as well as sponsoring facility clearances (FCLs). You will participate in the Insider Threat program, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) security reviews, yearly self-inspections, security training and education development and tracking and sharing of information from DCSA to the FSO team. As the FSO, you will participate in the development of corporate security polices and processes. You will review DD Form 254s and validate clearance information in the Defense Information System for Security and as well as facility data in National Industrial Security System.

Minimum Requirements And Qualification

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Security Clearance (Top Secret/SCI preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in DoD or defense industry security roles
• Prior experience as an FSO with FOCI (Foreign Ownership Control or Influence) and/or ISSO in a cleared environment.
• Strong understanding of NISPOM, RMF, STIGs and eMASS.
• Familiar with the DISS, NISS, ACCS (Scattered Castles - Optional - If SCI required)
• Solid understanding of Department of Defense, policies, and program security execution.
• Experience in leading and mentoring a professional Security and IT staff, demonstrating strong leadership skills.
• Experience with Access Control Systems, and other security-related databases.
• Strong understanding of the Form DD 254 process.
• Excellent communication, documentation and compliance skills.
• Preferred Certifications: CISSP, Security+ or CISM, FSO Training via CDSE (Center for Development of Security Excellence).

Major Responsibility Areas And Duties

FSO

• Manage the facility's industrial security program under NISPOM guidelines.
• Prepare and submit the FOCI Annual Operational Plan (AOP) to DCSA in accordance with company mitigation agreements.
• Liaise with the Government Security Committee (GSC) and senior leadership to ensure adherence to FOCI mitigation measures.
• Maintain documentation and reporting requirements associated with foreign ownership and DSCA mandated compliance activities.
• Identify needs and manage all aspects of security services based on risk and the implementation of risk-based solutions across the programs.
• Administer personnel clearances via DISS, eQIP and NBIS.
• Coordinate with DCSA (Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency).
• Manage employee badging processes including issues new badges, updating access permissions & deactivating badges for offboarding.
• Process visitor access requests, ensuring proper documentation approval workflows and compliance with security procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of badge issuance and visitor logs I accordance with security procedures.
• Conduct security education, classified visits, incident response and self-inspections.
• Maintain DD254s, SF312s and other classified documentation.

ISSO (Cyber Security)

• Oversee RMF (Risk Management Framework) package development and maintenance for classified systems.
• Ensure compliance with STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guidelines), NIST (Network Information Security & Technology News) 800-53 and DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Manage system authorizations in eMass (Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (US DoD) and maintain SSPs (System Security Plan), POA&M (Plan of Action & Milestones), and ATOs (Authority to Operate)
• Respond to security audits and support continuous monitoring activities.

IT Oversight

• Supervise a small team of IT staff (e.g., System Administrators, IT Specialists, Help Desk).
• Coordinate IT assets management, patching, backups and hardware/software lifecycle.
• Ensure IT operations support mission systems and classified environment securely
• Align IT infrastructure and security goals with corporate and customer needs.
• Other duties as assigned, not determined at the time of hire.

EOS Defense Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identification and sexual orientation) or national origin in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. An Equal Opportunity Employer for disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, and armed forces service medal veterans. An Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities. We participate in E-Verify.