FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER / SECURITY ANALYST

About the position

The Security Analyst & Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for managing and coordinating security protocols for both IT infrastructure and physical facilities at DRA. This role involves overseeing security systems, conducting audits, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with defense security regulations. The position also includes processing personnel security clearances and maintaining security documentation in accordance with government requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the operation of organization IT security software and hardware.
• Regularly verify and manage the action of regular IT audits, self-inspections for security program, Insider Threat Program and CUI auditing as required.
• Assist the Information Systems Manager in verifying compliance with DFAR IT and Security requirements.
• Recommend security and vulnerability remediation changes to IT management.
• Serve as the point of contact for incident response for the organization.
• Administrate personnel security clearance processes including coordinating initial clearance submissions and periodic reinvestigations.
• Maintain all PCL security documentation and files in accordance with DCSA requirements.
• Provide and document employee security briefings, debriefings, and investigate security violations and incidents.
• Manage annual security refresher training and prepare necessary documentation for DCSA audits.
• Advise personnel of their reporting requirements per SEAD 3 and SEAD 4.
• Maintain a working relationship with DCSA or other Federal Agencies for processing employee clearances.
• Develop and maintain effective Document Inventory and Control Program for classified systems.
• Manage visit authorization requests in DISS for all incoming and outgoing visitors.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure citizenship verification for all new hires.
• Complete annual PSI data collection information and log findings in NISS.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a security role in defense or other highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of IT security and facility security principles.
• Familiarity with DFARs and NIST security regulations, including NISPOM Rule CFR Part 117.
• Working knowledge of ITAR export control compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in security related field or equivalent experience with professional cybersecurity certifications.

Nice-to-haves

• Facility Security Officer Program Management for Possessing Facilities Curriculum Certificate (or ability to obtain within 6 months of appointment).
• Active TS clearance (or ability to obtain within 6 months of appointment).

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance