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Draper has an opening to join our team as the Facility Security Officer (FSO), Site Security Manager for our St. Petersburg, FL location. The individual will manage all aspects of various U.S. Government regulations such as DoD Manual 5205.07, DoD Manual 5105.21-M-1, the CFR 32 Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operations Manual (NISPOM), and other security activities ensuring compliance with government and company security policies and procedures. As FSO the candidate must function as part of the Draper corporate security team; however, possess the ability to operate independently. This position is a direct report to the Director of Security based out of our corporate headquarters in Cambridge, MA. This position will lead, manage, or supervise other team members and serve as liaison with security oversight agencies, other Government customers, as well as sub/prime contractors. Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

•  Duties involve ensuring compliance in the areas of personnel security/visitor control, information system security, physical security, document control.
• Requires rapid responses on multiple tasks to identify solutions for emerging requirements, frequently with short turnaround times.
• Provide briefings on the overall security programs and related Maintain document control accountability systems; receives, generates and accounts for classified materials. Provides security guidance regarding controlling, safeguarding, and marking classified materials.
• Change door and safe combinations; respond, determine reason(s) for and takes corrective action on after hours facility alarms.
• Provide security support on special programs to the Draper Program Manager, Technical Director and technical staff as necessary.
• Implement a method of inspections, audits and analysis of security functions to determine
• Develop and manage an active and ongoing security education and training program structured to meet the needs of site operations.
• Oversee the completion and adherence to the security self-inspection programs as well as the actions to correct deficiencies and improve the overall security posture.
• Conduct administrative inquiries of incidents involving non-compliance with security Work with security leadership to investigate, prepare, and submit written investigative reports.
• Manage and plan/obtain appropriate approvals for the construction and/or modification of work areas IAW the government’s physical security specifications.
• Obtain and maintain facility and space accreditations as Ensure security oversight reviews meet or exceed established requirements and maintain compliance.
• Provide support to applicable controls IAW Risk Management Framework in coordination with IA security
• Serve as COMSEC Account Manager and/or Alternate CAM and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Contribute directly to the preparation for and response to on-site emergency
• Respond to multiple tasks to identify solutions for emerging requirements, frequently with short turnaround
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of security community policy changes, communicate pertinent changes, and manage implementation of compliant solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external and internal Must use sound judgment and good business practices.

Required Experience

• Applicants must be a United States citizen with a current, in scope Top Secret/SCI security clearance eligibility is required upon hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management (or related field). May substitute additional experience for
• 8+ years of DoD and security management work experience implementing policies and procedures in accordance with directives and requirements.
• Possess or obtain FSO certification (curriculum for possessing facilities via DCSA) within 6 months of
• Excellent written communications, aptitude for details, strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office
• Strong working knowledge and experience with current NISP/SAP/SCI/COMSEC security regulations to include physical security and TEMPEST.
• Self-starter, experience in remote site office environment or equivalent
• Proficiency with maintaining and administration of security databases, to include Defense Information Security (DISS) and Security Information Management System (SIMS) database desired.
• Applicants holding current security-related professional certifications (CPP, PSC, SFPC, ISP, ) preferred.