Facility Security Officer

Position: Facility Security Officer 2

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

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Job Description

Summary:

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) manages all aspects of various U.S. Government regulations such as DoD Manual 5205.07, DoD Manual 5105.21-M-1, the CFR 32 Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operations Manual (NISPOM), and other security activities ensuring compliance with government and company security policies and procedures. Functions as part of the Draper corporate security team and possesses the ability to operate independently.

This position is a direct report to the FSO Site Security Manager. This position will lead other team members and serve as liaison with security oversight agencies, other Government customers, as well as sub/prime contractors.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Duties involve ensuring compliance in the areas of personnel security/visitor control, information system security, physical security, document control. Requires rapid responses on multiple tasks to identify solutions for emerging requirements, frequently with short turnaround times.

• Provide briefings on the overall security programs and related responsibilities. Maintain document control accountability systems; receives, generates and accounts for classified materials. Provides security guidance regarding controlling, safeguarding, and marking classified materials.

• Change door and safe combinations; respond, determine reason(s) for and takes corrective action on after hours facility alarms.

• Provide security support on special programs to the Draper Program Manager, Technical Director and technical staff as necessary.

• Implement a method of inspections, audits and analysis of security functions to determine performance.

• Develop and manage an active and ongoing security education and training program structured to meet the needs of site operations.

• Oversee the completion and adherence to the security self-inspection programs as well as the actions to correct deficiencies and improve the overall security posture.

• Conduct administrative inquiries of incidents involving non-compliance with security requirements. Work with security leadership to investigate, prepare, and submit written investigative reports.

• Manage and plan/obtain appropriate approvals for the construction and/or modification of work areas IAW the government's physical security specifications.

• Obtain and maintain facility and space accreditation as appropriate. Ensure security oversight reviews meet or exceed established requirements and maintain compliance.

• Provide support to applicable controls IAW Risk Management Framework in coordination with IA security staff.

• Serve as COMSEC Account Manager and/or Alternate CAM and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

• Contribute directly to the preparation for and response to on-site emergency conditions.

• Respond to multiple tasks to identify solutions for emerging requirements, frequently with short turnaround times.

• Maintain knowledge and understanding of security community policy changes, communicate pertinent changes, and manage implementation of compliant solutions.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external and internal customers. Must use sound judgment and good business practices.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written communications, aptitude for details, strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite;
  Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Strong working knowledge and experience with current NISP/SAP/SCI/COMSEC security regulations to include physical security and TEMPEST.

• Self-starter, experience in remote site office environment or equivalent preferred.

• Proficiency with maintaining and administration of security databases, to include Defense Information Security (DISS) and Security Information Management System (SIMS) database desired.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management (or related field) is required. May substitute additional experience for education.

• Possess or obtain FSO certification (curriculum for possessing facilities via DCSA) within 6 months of hire.

Experience

• Requires 8+ years of DoD and security management work experience implementing policies and procedures in accordance with directives and requirements.

Additional

Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

Current in scope Secret security clearance is required.

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