Facility Security Officer

The Opportunity

Avantor/NuSil is seeking a Facility Security Officer to develop security programs and lead the security organization that supports our high-performance silicones business serving the Aerospace & Defense industries. The position reports to a member of the NuSil executive leadership team and will be based out of Carpinteria, California.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Legal Studies, Computer Science, Cybersecurity with six years of Industrial Security or related experience – or Master’s degree with five years of relevant security experience.
• Experience: 4+ years of relevant security experience. Must have a working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Additional Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Candidate must have and be able to maintain an Active U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level with a background investigation date within the last 6 years. Must have completed or will complete within 3 months of hire the FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Course and the Insider Threat Program Management Course (available online through DCSA).
  
  Demonstrated understanding and implementation of security programs and processes is required. Excellent verbal and written communication. Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with customers, suppliers, and associates. Experience leading or mentoring other personnel in a team environment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time. Comprehensive understanding of NISPOM, DFARS, relevant NIST standards for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (NIST SP 800-171/172). Familiarity with DD-254 Implementation Requirements. OPSEC program experience. Proficiency with NISS / NCAISS, DISS, DIBNet. Must be able to adapt to a fast paced and challenging work environment and demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
  
  Demonstrated positive working relationship with internal and external customers. Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion. Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines. Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• A skilled Industrial Security Manager should develop and manage all aspects of security with minimal direction from management, easily identifying security risks and leading a team to implement efficient and effective solutions.
• Keep current and work to ensure business compliance to federal and defense regulations, policies, and instructions related to Aerospace and Defense Acquisitions, cybersecurity, physical security, information security, and personnel security.
• Responsible for managing the Company Technology Control Panel (TCP), Facility Clearance (FCL), and Insider Threat Program in compliance with the NISPOM.
• Initiate and manage personnel security clearances (PCL) Key Management Personnel and other employees requiring access to classified information.
• Create, review, and update security policies, procedures, and instructions related to the protection of classified information, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and export controlled information.
• Maintain & grow working relationships with government agencies and prime government contractors to support business needs.
• Manage and maintain the security incident response plan (including leading investigations and providing recommendations to leadership).
• Develop and maintain security education and training programs.
• Facilitate effective management of access controls including badge system administrations, alarm system administration, visitor policy, and key control.
• Investigate security violations and coordinate security audits, reviewing reports and ensuring required corrective and preventive action(s) are effectively implemented.
• Manage the Material Handling Plan and physical access to controlled areas.
• Provide guidance on the appropriate classification markings for ITAR, EAR, CUI, FCI, and classified data.
• Lead a team of security professionals to ensure consistent application of the leadership characteristics expected of all employees within the organization.
• Ensure all Security department performance objectives as well as key milestones and deliverables are met.
• Drive employee engagement across the team and facilitate organization-wide collaboration with the Security organization.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development/mentoring to Security professionals at all levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Expected pre-tax pay for this position is $ - $. Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not…