Facility Security Officer (FSO)

About the role

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) will oversee security management for the Kratos Huntsville location. This role is responsible for administering and overseeing the security program in compliance with government and company requirements, ensuring the protection of classified information, facilities, and personnel. The FSO serves as the primary liaison with government security officials and requires expertise in all disciplines of the industrial security field. The position reports directly to the Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services Division FSO.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage security programs: Create and implement comprehensive security strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments: Perform security risk assessments and vulnerability tests to identify potential threats and implement measures to address them.
• Collaborate with teams: Work closely with Program Managers, IT, engineering, legal, and other departments to integrate security requirements into all business processes.
• Maintain security policies: Develop and update security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance and protection against threats.
• Oversee training programs: Manage security awareness training programs to educate employees about best practices and emerging threats.
• Monitor security compliance: Ensure adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements across the organization.
• Provide clear guidance to company employees and subcontractors and recommend modifications to operations, policies, or procedures as appropriate.
• Develop and implement requirements of OPSEC, including development and administration of training to ensure protection of critical information and controlled technology.
• Investigate security violations and prepare reports, including corrective action reports.
• Maintain a working relationship with each contract's security office for processing and maintaining employee clearances.
• Make critical security decisions and implement security processes to prevent unauthorized access to company and government facilities and information.
• Interact with Corporate HQ and program management on insider risk management activities.
• Experience with proposal development and contract closeout processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5-10 years’ experience. Additional years’ experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
• Current Top Secret clearance is required. Additional access and clearances may be necessary as required by program needs.
• Demonstrated success as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) or Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) or equivalent positions for 2+ years.
• Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM, other relevant DoD security guidance, DCSA guidance, and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs).
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS, DISS, NISS, ACCS, SWFT, and eMASS.
• Experience in the end-to-end tasks of clearance processing, facilitating employee interaction, and engaging with new hires to ensure timely completion of required tasks.
• Experience conducting security indoctrinations and orientations for newly hired staff.
• Experience conducting security incident inquiries and writing investigation reports for internal and external distribution.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects, organize, and prioritize under pressure.
• Commitment to security – create and deliver high-quality, high-value efforts for customers.
• FSO Program Management Certification and other related security training.

Knowledge

• Methods of conducting audits, inspections, control, and monitoring techniques.
• Relevant government legislation and regulations that pertain to national security.
• Security assessment methodology.
• Methods of facility security surveys and inspections.
• COMSEC procedures.
• NATO procedures.
• Experience in acquisition, mergers, and divestitures.
• Knowledgeable in sponsorship for Facility Clearance (FCL).
• Knowledge in SAP and SCI programs.

Skills

• Problem-solving: Selects appropriate alternative sources of information and utilizes them to evaluate situations, with supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills: Developed communication skills to exchange complex information.
• Detail-oriented to ensure security protocols are followed.
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask on a variety of projects.

Benefits

• 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