Facility Security Officer/ISSM-Skillbridge Internship

Summary

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor specializing in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to national security. The Facility Security Officer/ISSM is responsible for implementing and maintaining security programs and ensuring compliance with information system security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Must have a thorough knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operations Manual (NISPOM), and any other polices and directives as necessary by site
• Serve as the manager on all physical and Proxy Agreement security requirements, with working knowledge of Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence (FOCI) policy and security structure
• Serve as primary advisor and Security subject matter expert to the Senior Leadership Team on all physical and industrial security matters and liaison to the local Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) Industrial Security Representative on all matters pertaining to the safeguarding and handling of classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI) and for Proxy/National Security Agreement compliance and reporting
• Develop and maintain compliance standard procedures supporting customer and government agency requirements to include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Practices and Procedures (SPPs), Operational Security (OPSEC), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and Risk Analysis Investigations specific to the facility
• Establish and maintain effective security awareness training including, as required: Annual Security Briefings, Counterintelligence, Espionage, Insider Threat, Courier, NATO, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post-foreign travel briefings, and all other mandated briefings
• Safeguard and assure accountability of all classified materials and areas in accordance with NISPOM requirements
• Conduct periodic self-inspections on local processes and practices to ensure Proxy Agreement and component program security compliance; accurately reports security posture to site, group and corporate leadership
• Ensure proper training and routine oversight of site reception duties, to include badge handling and processing, visitor control and physical security management
• Oversee badging of employees, visitors, consultants and government representatives to ensure compliance with Sparton policy
• Manage visit requests and Cleared personnel visit requests utilizing DISS. Process and manage personnel security clearances using /DISS and assist new applicants with the e-QIP process
• Plan, examine, analyze, evaluate and provide oversight of security operations; prepare reports and record for management team
• Conduct annual clearance justifications and advise leadership when an employee does not meet clearance requirements
• Manage the Operational Security (OPSEC) requirements for all government sensitive programs and ensure personnel cleared on those programs receive initial and refresher
• Reviewing, preparing, and updating ATO packages in accordance with NIST Risk Management Framework and customer policy, procedures and guidelines
• Identify and communicate changes that might affect information system (IS) security authorization status to include identifying security deficiencies/discrepancies and providing recommendations for solutions
• Act as a liaison with government agencies, such as Defense Security Service (DSS) Information System Security Professionals (ISSP), Advanced / Special Program government Security Control Assessors (SCA), and other external / internal customers
• Development, implementation, and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), information security policies to ensure compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines
• Development and maintenance of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) through mitigation and risk acceptance
• Oversee the scheduling, installation, implementation and maintenance of security software integration on all information systems under his / her purview
• Ensure proper measures are taken when an information system incident or vulnerability is discovered
• Maintain, and execute the information security continuous monitoring (ConMon) plan
• Ensure configuration management (CM) policies and procedures for authorizing the use of hardware/software on an information system are followed and assess changes to the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the security authorization
• Perform self-inspections, provide security coordination and review of system test plans
• Identify vulnerabilities and work with technical subject matter experts to identify and implement countermeasures
• Assists in the coordination, preparation, and tracking of IS inspections, reports, and responses
• Deploy and configure scanning tools to conduct security vulnerabilities reviews in support of continuous monitoring processes
• Conduct manual SRG/STIG checklists and remediation
• Conducts scheduled audits and managing audit data
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
• Ensure IS and network nodes are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices

Skills

• Active military, Skillbridge eligibility
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS)
• Working knowledge of CFR 32 Part 117 (NISPOM), ICDs, and associated industrial security regulations
• Experience with government systems (DISS, NCAISS, e-APP, NBIS, SWFT)
• U.S. Citizen
• Experience as an FSO (desired)
• Completion of CDSE FSO Certification (desired; must complete within 6 months of start)
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience as an assistant ISSO, Alternate ISSM, or DoD equivalent at an organization of similar size and complexity. Relevant bachelor's degree a plus
• Experience with AIS reaccreditation process and security controls under the NIST Risk Management Framework, in accordance with NIST special publications, including SP-800-171, SP-800-53, and DAAPM
• Knowledge of other security disciplines and how they impact and interact with information system security
• Familiarity with CUI requirements for unclassified IT systems and SIPRnet connectivity process is a plus
• Desirable certifications include Security+, CISSP or other DoD 8570.1 certifications
• Familiarity and understanding of Microsoft Windows 10 security and administrative settings, and ability to meet STIG/JSIG/NISPOM requirements for IS

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Active military, Skillbridge eligibility
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS)
• Working knowledge of CFR 32 Part 117 (NISPOM), ICDs, and associated industrial security regulations
• Experience with government systems (DISS, NCAISS, e-APP, NBIS, SWFT)
• U.S. Citizen

Nice to Haves

• Experience as an FSO (desired)
• Completion of CDSE FSO Certification (desired; must complete within 6 months of start)
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience as an assistant ISSO, Alternate ISSM, or DoD equivalent at an organization of similar size and complexity. Relevant bachelor's degree a plus
• Experience with AIS reaccreditation process and security controls under the NIST Risk Management Framework, in accordance with NIST special publications, including SP-800-171, SP-800-53, and DAAPM
• Knowledge of other security disciplines and how they impact and interact with information system security
• Familiarity with CUI requirements for unclassified IT systems and SIPRnet connectivity process is a plus
• Desirable certifications include Security+, CISSP or other DoD 8570.1 certifications
• Familiarity and understanding of Microsoft Windows 10 security and administrative settings, and ability to meet STIG/JSIG/NISPOM requirements for IS

Benefits

• Active military, Skillbridge eligibility
• Completion of CDSE FSO Certification (desired; must complete within 6 months of start)
• Minimal Travel
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
• Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com