Facility Security Officer - National Security & Compliance

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc in Birmingham, AL seeks a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to oversee security programs for the Birmingham location. The FSO will ensure protection of classified information, facilities, and personnel, interfacing with government security officials.

The role requires expertise across industrial security disciplines, coordinating with program managers, IT, legal, and subcontractors to maintain contract performance and compliance with 32 CFR 117 and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5-10 years experience acceptable in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Manage Security Programs: Create and implement comprehensive security strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Conduct Risk Assessments: Perform security risk assessments and vulnerability tests to identify potential threats and implement measures to address them.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with Program Managers, IT, engineering, legal, and other departments to integrate security requirements into all business processes.
• Maintain Security Policies: Develop and update security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance and protection against threats.
• Oversee Training Programs: Manage security awareness training programs to educate employees about best practices and emerging threats.
• Monitor Security Compliance: Ensure adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements across the organization.
• Must possess the confidence to speak for the program 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.
• 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 to include development and administration of training to ensure protection of critical information and controlled technology entrusted to Kratos
• 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

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Detail Orientation

Independent Work

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIMS

DISS

NISS

ACCS

SWFT

eMASS

SAP

SCI programs

Job description

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc in Birmingham, AL seeks a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to oversee security programs for the Birmingham location. The FSO will ensure protection of classified information, facilities, and personnel, interfacing with government security officials.

The role requires expertise across industrial security disciplines, coordinating with program managers, IT, legal, and subcontractors to maintain contract performance and compliance with 32 CFR 117 and