NISSC 3 Facility Security Officer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 96,500 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks a Facility Security Officer to support NORAD at Cheyenne Mountain Complex with 7-10 years of experience. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, extensive collateral, SCI, and SAP security expertise, and on-site work five days a week.

Responsibilities include managing security programs, SOPs, ConOps, and liaison with sponsor security while ensuring compliance with DoD and IC directives. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education or equivalent DoD/military training.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Experience developing and implementing SOPs and ConOps.
• Experience in Special Programs, SCI/SAP security, or Collateral Security.
• Experience with government inspections and security programs.
• Familiarity with JADE, DISS, SIMS, or Scattered Castles is preferred.
• Knowledge of DoD and IC directives and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison with sponsor security for collateral, SCI, SAP regulations.
• Operate independently with sound judgment and strong organizational skills.
• Oversee security programs, facilities, and cognizant programs.
• Maintain security directives, manuals, and documentation for all facilities.
• Manage personnel, information, and physical security processes per sponsor.
• Ensure proper handling of collateral/SCI/SAP, including encryption and destruction.
• Certify and process visitor clearances for collateral, SCI, SAP.
• Develop OPS concepts, SOPs, and local security directives.
• Maintain records for all personnel and execute PSP actions.
• Lead security education and awareness to protect classified info.
• Maintain accreditation docs and conduct self-inspections; remediate findings.
• Review and update DD Form 254s for programs in special security areas.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Security awareness

SOP/ConOps development

Strong communication

Leadership / supervision

Agency/DoD regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelors in IT / Cyber / CS / IS / Data Science / SW Eng

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Facility Security Officer with 7-10 years of experience to support The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) – Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III Mission.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison with sponsor security, ensuring full compliance with all collateral, SCI, SAP, and COMSEC regulations and guidelines.
• Operate with a high degree of independence, exercising sound judgment, initiative, and strong organizational skills with minimal supervision.
• Oversee special security areas and administer collateral, SCI, and SAP security programs, including all facilities and programs under their cognizance.
• Maintain current security directives, regulations, manuals, and guidance, and ensure proper documentation for all covered facilities and programs.
• Manage personnel, information, and physical security processes in alignment with sponsor requirements.
• Ensure proper accounting, control, transmission, packaging, safeguarding, and authorized destruction of collateral, SCI, SAP, and COMSEC information, including software and cryptographic key updates.
• Certify and process visitor clearances and accesses for collateral, SCI, and SAP.
• Develop and implement Concepts of Operations, Standard Operating Procedures, and local security directives.
• Maintain accurate systems of record for all personnel under their cognizance.
• Execute all aspects of the Personnel Security Program (PSP), including nominations, investigations, validation of access requirements, briefings, NDAs/NDSs, and other personnel security actions.
• Lead ongoing security education, training, and awareness efforts, emphasizing protection of classified information, unauthorized disclosure prevention, and proper reporting.
• Maintain accreditation documentation for programs, communications systems, and information systems; conduct annual self-inspections and remediate findings.
• Review and update DD Form 254s for programs within the special security areas.

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Qualifications

Education: Bachelors in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or SW Engineering OR equivalent DoD/Military training

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

Certifications: SecurityX/CASP+, CCISO, CCSP, CFR, CISM, CISSP, or GSLC certification.

Experience: 7-10 years

• Typically requires a minimum of 7-10 years of related experience with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Must have demonstrable experience in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Concept of Operations (ConOps).
• Must have experience in Special Programs, Program Security, SCI/SAP security, or Collateral Security.
• Must have experience conducting and managing inspection preparedness and/or participation in government security inspections.
• Must have experience in any of the following: JADE, DISS, SIMS, or Scattered Castles.
• Must have experience in one of the following areas: Industrial or Government Security involving Counterintelligence, Personnel Security, Information Security, Information Systems Security, Physical Security, Technical Security, hands‑on supervisory Security Leadership, or Project Management.
• Must have evident experience implementing related areas of: IC Standards or Directives; DoD Directives, Instructions, Manuals, or Standards, i.e., DoDM 5105.21 and DoDM 5205.07; 32 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); or related government regulation.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI.
• Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
• This position has an on‑site requirement of 5 days a week on‑site.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively work with all levels of management and key management personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in one of the technical areas above.
• Experience with SIMS, DISS, JADE.

Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities

These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $96,500.00/Yr. - USD $161,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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