Facility Security Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage the entire lifecycle of personnel security clearances, encompassing initiations, sponsorships, reinvestigations, and terminations utilizing DISS/NBIS.

• Act as the main point of contact with DCSA and other relevant security authorities.

• Facilitate security briefings, debriefings, foreign travel briefings, and annual security awareness training sessions.

• Keep accurate records of cleared employees, visitor certifications, and foreign national contacts.

• Oversee and maintain AppGate's Facility Clearance in alignment with DCSA guidance and NISPOM standards.

• Supervise physical security measures, including access management, classified storage, open storage areas, and classified destruction protocols.

• Conduct and document regular self-inspections while tracking corrective action plans.

• Manage classified visit certifications and coordinate the access of cleared personnel to government and contractor facilities.

• Ensure the appropriate handling, transmission, storage, and disposal of classified information and CUI.

• Assist program managers in reviewing DD Form 254s for both new and existing contracts.

• Collaborate with IT and DevSecOps teams to ensure that classified and sensitive program environments adhere to security standards.

• Work with government Program Security Officers on program-specific requirements and deliverables.

• Maintain compliance with NISPOM, ITAR, EAR, and federal security directives.

• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and SOPs tailored for a software product company.

• Investigate and report security incidents and violations, perform root cause analyses, and address issues.

• Support CMMC assessments, government inspections, and contract-mandated security audits.

• Stay updated on federal security regulations and enhance AppGate's security program accordingly.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active Secret clearance is mandatory; TS or TS/SCI is highly preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial security or as an FSO with a cleared defense contractor or government entity.

• Profound understanding of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and DCSA processes.

• Practical experience with DISS, NBIS, or equivalent personnel security systems.

• Experience in managing an FCL and executing DCSA self-inspections.

• FSO Certification through DCSA's Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) or an equivalent certification.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex security requirements to software engineers and executives.

• Bachelor's degree in security management, information assurance, cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Preferred: Previous FSO or security management experience in a software, SaaS, or cybersecurity firm.

• Preferred: Familiarity with CMMC Level 2/3 requirements and C3PAO assessment processes.

• Preferred: Understanding of AWS GovCloud or Azure Government in classified or CUI-handling programs.

• Preferred: Experience with ITAR/EAR export control compliance, including technology control plans.

• Preferred: Certification as OPSEC Coordinator or experience with SAP security.

• Preferred: CPP, PSP, or SAPPC certification.

• Preferred: Knowledge of Zero Trust concepts and federal security program requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team environment.