Facility Security Officer/ISSM-Skillbridge Internship

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, specializing in producing high-quality sonobuoys. The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for implementing and maintaining a security program while the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) oversees the security operations for information systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• Active military, Skillbridge eligibility
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS)
• Experience as an FSO (desired)
• Completion of CDSE FSO Certification (desired; must complete within 6 months of start)
• 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
• 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
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance
• Ability to perform technical certifications for systems being presented to the government for authorization, to include type accreditation