Facility Security Officer
Scientific Research Corporation · Alabama
📍 Huntsville, ALvia icimsPosted 2026-09-22
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Description
Administering all requirements as stated in the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 32 Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) to ensure compliance with both government and SRC Policies and Security Standards, Practices and Procedures (SPPs)
Assisting the Division Security Manager/Director of Security/Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) in the effective implementation, assessment, and management of the SRC Security Program
Serving as the Insider Threat Security Officer; an integral member of the Enterprise Threat Working Group responsible for implementation, managing and reporting insider threat items
Identifying and documenting unique local threats & vulnerabilities; making recommendations to risk management status and reports threat indicators into the Insider Threat database.
Establishing, implementing and monitoring local security procedures and processes, ensuring compliance with all aspects of the program including personnel, physical, and administrative security systems and procedures
Managing personnel security actions including onboarding and offboarding security related employment actions
Submitting Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) via appropriate system of record
Initiating security investigations as needed based on investigation and/or Continuous Evaluation status and access level requirement
Reviewing security access forms for accuracy and completeness and submitting in accordance with government requirements
Providing personnel initial and refresher security briefings, education and training including insider threat awareness and facility management
Managing the security education program; coordinates indoctrinations; developing and implementing Incident Response and Emergency Action plans
Providing instruction and promoting understanding of personnel on individual security responsibilities for physical security, both Government and company processes and procedures, and protecting sensitive information
Maintaining all security relevant records in accordance with security regulations and data privacy laws including personnel security records and both incident and Insider Threat reports
Managing Foreign Travel reporting requirements for cleared personnel
Providing guidance to personnel on the reporting requirements and necessary documentation; entering information in Security Information Management System (SIMS) and Defense Industrial Security System (DISS) as required
Reviewing provided documentation for accuracy and completeness
Notifying the Government customer, the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) Industrial Security Representative (ISR) and Counterintelligence Individual (CI) as applicable
Serving as a point of contact for personnel regarding clearance status, badge issues, and security-related questions and concerns
Providing security guidance for program support to include emerging requirements for Information Systems, and Storage requirements as they develop and direct activities of personnel in developing company security measures which comply with federal regulations
Directing and coordinating activities of personnel in revising or updating security measures due to new or revised regulations.
Ensuring periodic self-inspections of the facility are conducted and that corrective action is taken for all identified findings and vulnerabilities
Conducting investigations of security incidents involving personnel, credentials, facility access, loss of information, and security violations
Providing and documenting corrective actions for all incidents
Conducting vulnerability assessments and maintenance procedures
Managing Physical Security actions for both personnel and facilities to include generating employee, contractor and other photo IDs; managing facility access via the access control system and alarm access via the intrusion detection system
Coordinating physical security system repairs and maintenance with associated vendors as needed.
Managing classified information including processing incoming and outgoing transactions
Ensuring classified information is managed, protected, stored and destroyed in accordance with CFR Title 32 Part 2001 Classified National Security Information and SRC Standard Policies, Practices and Procedures. Records classified information transactions in SIMS
Studying federal security regulations and restrictions relative to company operations
Consulting with local, district, or other federal representatives for interpretation or application of regulations applying to company operations
Requesting deviations from restrictive regulations that interfere with normal operations
Working closely with HR, Recruiting, IT, Contracts, Procurement and other departments to support all personnel security requests and access control measures
Maintaining all applicable Government System of Records for personnel and facility clearance actions per NISPOM guidance
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Requirements
Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must obtain certification of FSO Program Management Course for a possessing facility from the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) within six months of appointment as FSO
Must have advanced knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
Must have a minimum of a Top-Secret level DoD security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / SCI clearance
Must be available for occasional overtime and on-call support.
Must be able to effectively multi-task and manage workload priorities to meet end user deadlines.
Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Must be able to effectively lead, coach, men
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