Facility Security Officer II

Element U.S. Space & Defense • Full-time • Orlando, FL, US • 1d ago

About Company

Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.

What We Offer

Growth & Development:

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
A collaborative and innovative work environment.
The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to participate in the benefits offered throughout their availability, including the following:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
401k with employer match
Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

Salary

At EUSSD, compensation is determined through a comprehensive approach that considers candidate qualifications, role responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational needs. Pay may vary by location with potential eligibility for bonuses or commission depending on the role.

Summary

The Facility Security Office II (FSO II) supports and administers organizational security plans and operations. Executes procedures and processes for security programs. Meets required codes and regulations. Supports and conducts internal investigations in accordance with legal requirements and company policies. Maintains records, manuals, and documentation. For government contract-related work, coordinates and administers security clearances and other security policies and procedures in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), DCSA, and other applicable government agency requirements. Ensures customer projects are managed with the appropriate degree of security (classified, CUI, ITAR, export-controlled, and proprietary information). Serves as the facility's security representative. Ensures corporate security policies are complied with at the representative facility.

This mid-level security professional is responsible for independently administering and managing facility security programs and ensuring compliance with government, customer, and corporate security requirements. Serves as the primary security resource for an assigned facility and provides guidance to managers, employees, and project personnel on security matters. Exercises independent judgment in interpreting policies, assessing risk, implementing corrective actions, and resolving moderately complex security issues. May provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced security personnel and administrative staff.

Primary Responsibilities

Manages, plans, and controls facility security and is responsible for implementing the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Takes complete ownership of facility security. Ownership entails:
Ensuring customer projects that have special security concerns (classified, CUI, and ITAR) comply with governmental and company policies.
Fulfilling governmental, corporate, and customer commitments.
Understanding how assigned facility processes work and ensuring those processes comply with security requirements.
Ensuring security-related tasks are completed.
Engaging and communicating immediately with stakeholders (e.g., customer, Department Manager, General Manager, etc.) regarding anything impacting security and project success.
Holding stakeholders (e.g., Department Managers, technicians, etc.) accountable for compliance with security requirements.
Meeting security goals despite operational constraints, including achieving satisfactory or better ratings on DCSA assessments and audits.
Serving as the security representative at the assigned facility.
Planning security activities.
Implementing corrective actions.
Consistently applying security best practices.
Establishing collaborative and mutually supportive relationships with those responsible for operations.
Striving to make EUSSD successful.
Independently administers and manages facility security programs in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), NISPOM, customer requirements, and corporate security policies.
Serves as the designated Facility Security Officer (FSO) and primary security representative for an assigned facility.
Acts as the primary interface with DCSA, government customers, auditors, inspectors, and corporate security leadership on security matters.
Interprets and applies security regulations, government directives, contractual requirements, and company policies to facility operations.
Coordinates and manages personnel security activities, including security clearances, access determinations, eligibility verifications, visit requests, classified contract requirements, and related documentation.
Administers security requirements associated with classified programs, DD254s, CUI, ITAR, EAR, export-controlled information, and other customer-specific requirements.
Administers classified information safeguarding programs, including proper marking, transmission, storage, accountability, inventory, access control, and destruction of classified materials.
Maintains security records, databases, facility documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), emergency action plans, and other records to ensure compliance, accuracy, and audit readiness.
Develops, implements, and delivers security education, awareness, and training programs for facility personnel.
Leads facility self-inspections, compliance reviews, audit preparation activities, and corrective action initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable security requirements.
Investigates security incidents, violations, and potential compromises involving classified information, CUI, export-controlled information, or other security matters, and ensures appropriate reporting, documentation, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions are completed.
Conducts security risk assessments, identifies vulnerabilities and emerging risks, and recommends mitigation strategies to management.
Supports visitor control, access control, badging, physical security, and related facility protection measures.
Provides security guidance and consultation to program managers, department managers, engineers, technicians, and employees supporting classified or controlled efforts.
Monitors security program performance and compliance metrics and recommends process improvements to strengthen security effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Establishes collaborative working relationships across functions to ensure security requirements are effectively integrated into business operations.
May provide training, guidance, and mentoring to less experienced security personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, Government, or a related field preferred.
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline may substitute for a portion of required experience.
Minimum 2-5 years of industrial security, facility security, personnel security, physical security, compliance, government contracting, military security, or related experience.
Experience supporting classified programs and government security requirements.
Experience administering security processes, documentation, and compliance requirements with limited supervision.
Must successfully complete the FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities certification (or successor required training).
Must possess an active security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain FSO appointment eligibility as required by applicable government regulations.
U.S. citizenship required for positions requiring access to classified information.
Ability to interpret and apply government regulations, contractual security requirements, and company policies.
Ability to independently manage multiple security priorities and deadlines.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
This role is required to be on-site in a laboratory or operational facility environment.
Occasional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, Government, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted.
Designated FSO experience in a cleared contractor facility.
3+ years of experience supporting the National Industrial Security Program.
Experience working with DCSA and supporting government security assessments.
Experience administering security requirements for classified contracts and DD254s.
Experience supporting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), ITAR, EAR, export compliance, COMSEC, or Special Access Program (SAP) environments.
Completion of CDSE security coursework relevant to Facility Security Officers.
Experience developing security procedures, training programs, and corrective action plans.
Prior defense contractor, aerospace, federal government, or military experience.
Experience with security management databases and clearance systems.
Demonstrated experience leading audit preparation and facility self-inspections.
Experience training or mentoring junior security personnel.
Active Secret security clearance.

Knowledge And Skills

Works independently with limited supervision and is expected to manage day-to-day security responsibilities and competing priorities.
Possesses working knowledge of NISPOM requirements and their application within an operational environment.
Knowledge of industrial security disciplines, including personnel security, physical security, classified document control, information security, and operational security.
Working knowledge of CUI, classified information handling, ITAR, EAR, and customer-specific security requirements.
Ability to interpret regulations, contractual requirements, and policies and apply them to unique operational situations.
Uses professional concepts and exercises sound judgment to resolve a wide variety of security and compliance issues.
Demonstrates risk-based decision making and the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
Ability to investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
Strong planning, organization, prioritization, and project coordination skills.
Ability to lead facility self-inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
Skilled in developing and maintaining security documentation, reports, policies, and procedures.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and security management systems.
Ability to influence and obtain cooperation from stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of the organization.
Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate security requirements to both technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to establish credibility as the facility's security subject matter expert and trusted advisor.
May provide guidance, training, and mentoring to less experienced employees.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO Policy Statement

It is the policy of Element US Space & Defense to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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