Assistant Facility Security Officer (Part

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Facility Security Officer (Part-Time)




Job Location: Austin, Texas (Hybrid)





Eligibility/Clearance: Top Secret Clearance Required.

This position


supports government contracts





Job Description:





The Facility Security Officer (FSO) plays a critical and integral role


in ensuring the robust security posture of the organization in


accordance with stringent Department of Defense (DOD) regulations and


Intelligence Community Directives.

This position is responsible for


conducting comprehensive security operations, managing daily security


administration, and ensuring continuous compliance with 32 CFR Part 117


(NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD series), DD254s, and


other government contract requirements and regulations.

The FSO will


lead self-inspections, support Government assessments, provide expert


guidance to employees, and proactively assure compliance with all


government and company security regulations.

This role requires daily


communication and collaboration with US government counterparts,


partners, and internal management and program personnel, fostering a


collaborative security environment.

This role replaces previously


outsourced security support and is critical to improving the


consistency, accountability, and quality of our security program


management.

This is a part-time role requiring approximately 20 hours


per week.

While the position offers hybrid flexibility, the selected


candidate must be located in or near Austin, TX, to enable regular


on-site access and management of files.





This position serves as the Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)


and is responsible for the execution of day-to-day security operations.


The company’s designated FSO, who is a member of Key Management


Personnel, maintains overall responsibility and compliance oversight in


accordance with NISPOM requirements.





This is a critical part-time role based in Austin, TX.

While the


position allows for hybrid work, the selected individual must be local


to support on-site file maintenance, physical inspections, and other


secure duties.

This position will help establish a more robust and accountable internal security


function.





Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):





• Security Program Administration & Management:





- Administer day-to-day security operations of the Facility Security


program with support from corporate management, implementing a


security program that enables business operations while strictly


complying with Government regulations.





- Coordinate regularly with the designated FSO (company executive) to


ensure alignment with overall security compliance and strategy.





- Support both collateral level DoD programs and Special Access


Programs (SAP) for various Government agencies as an FSO/CSSO.





- Work closely with corporate management to make critical security


decisions that prevent unauthorized access to company and government


facilities and information.





- Develop, maintain, and update company security policies and


procedures according to32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DD254s, and


contract requirements.





- Serve as the primary point of contact for all security-related


matters, both internal and external.





- Support the organization’s Insider Threat Program by identifying,


documenting, and reporting concerns in accordance with SEAD 3 and


company policy.





• Compliance & Inspections:





- Conduct security self-inspections and apply risk mitigation


methodologies.





- Support government customer assessments and implement security


measures to meet evolving requirements.





- Maintain facility clearance status in NISS (National Industrial


Security System) and work with DCSA (Defense Counterintelligence and


Security Agency) on required program and personnel documentation


(KMP, self-inspections, SEAD 3 Reporting, etc.).





- Ensure compliance with all security awareness training requirements


for personnel.





- Prepare for and support DCSA security vulnerability assessments and


audits.





• Personnel Security Management:





- Assist with the Personnel Security program and administer security


clearances/access processes for new/existing employees,


subcontractors, and consultants.





- Manage and submit security clearance applications (SF86/eQIP/eAPP)


and conduct pre-screenings to ensure accuracy and completeness.





- Conduct security indoctrinations, debriefings, and annual refresher


training.





- Process visit requests (both incoming and outgoing) through


appropriate systems.





- Manage security incident reporting and investigations in accordance


with government regulations (e.g., SEAD 3 Reporting).





• Physical Security & Access Control:





- Implement and manage physical security measures for controlled


areas, including access control systems, alarm systems, and CCTV if


required.





- Conduct periodic physical security inspections to ensure compliance.





- Manage visitor control procedures for classified and unclassified


areas.





• Security Documentation & Record Keeping:





- Maintain accurate and up-to-date security records, including


personnel security files, visitor logs, and self-inspection reports.





- Ensure proper handling, storage, and transmission of classified


information.





• Security Collaboration & Guidance:





- Communicate and collaborate daily with US government counterparts


(e.g., DCSA, Program Security Officers) and management and


program personnel in a collaborative environment.





- Provide guidance and interpret security directives and requirements


for employees and management.





Requirements:





• Security Clearance:





- Requires a Department of Defense Top Secret Clearance to start.





- Must be a U.S. Citizen.





- Must reside within commuting distance of Austin, TX.





• Professional Experience:





- 3+ years of professional experience in a similar position,


supporting similar responsibilities.





- Professional experience conducting special access and industrial


security operations for the US DoD or US Intelligence Community.





- Experience as a certified FSO.





- Significant experience with DISS/NBIS (Defense Information System


for Security/National Background Investigation Services), NISS


(National Industrial Security System), SWFT (Secure Web Fingerprint


Transmission), and eQIP/eAPP (Electronic Questionnaires for


Investigations Processing/Electronic Application).





Education:





- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration,


Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent years of


experience





Arena Technical Resources, LLC, (ATR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer


(EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and


applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion,


color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry,


sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,


family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability

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