Facility Security Officer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Birmingham, AL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, Auditing, Background Investigation, Check Processing, Communications Security (COMSEC), Computer Security, Criminal Justice, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Government, Government Regulations, Government Reporting, Government Requirements, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, People Management, Physical Security, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Risk Management, Security Clearance, Security Equipment, Security Monitoring, Stock Purchase Plans, Systems Administration/Management, Top Secret Clearance, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Birmingham, AL
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Qualifications

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  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in security, criminal justice, or related field rn
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in industrial or government security rn
  • Experience serving as an FSO rn
  • Active security clearance Top Secret clearance rn
  • Strong knowledge of government security regulations, NISPOM, COMSEC and NATO, etc. rn
  • Proficiency with security systems and databases (e.g., DISS, NISS, or equivalent) rn

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Skills & Competencies

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  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills rn
  • Excellent written and verbal communication rn
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information rn
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills rn
  • Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams rn
  • High level of integrity and professionalism rn

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Work Environment

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  • Office-based with periodic facility inspections rn
  • Interaction with government agencies and auditors rn
  • Occasional travel required rn

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  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement

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The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for administering and overseeing the organization's security program in compliance with government and company requirements. This role ensures the protection of classified information, facilities, and personnel, and serves as the primary liaison with government security officials.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Compliance Management: Implement and enforce the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other federal security standards. rn
  • Personnel Clearances (PCL): Manage the lifecycle of employee security clearances, including initiating applications through systems like DISS or NBIS, conducting background check reviews, and processing indoctrinations or debriefings. rn
  • Facility Clearances (FCL): Maintain the company''s eligibility to hold an FCL, which involves managing documentation, preparing for government audits, and reporting organizational changes. rn
  • Security Education & Training: Develop and lead security awareness programs, including initial briefings for new hires and annual refresher training on insider threats and classified data handling. rn
  • Physical Security: Oversee access control systems, visitor management, alarm systems, and the safeguarding of classified materials in secure storage areas. rn
  • Insider Threat Program: Lead and administer the Insider Threat Program as the designated Senior Official (ITPSO) to detect and mitigate risks from within. rn
  • Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular self-inspections to ensure audit readiness for formal DCSA vulnerability assessments. rn

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About the Company

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
WEBSITE
http://www.kratosdefense.com/