Facility Security Officer/Information System Security Manager

Security Position

Join a dynamic security team implementing and providing security guidance to our Largo, Florida facility location. This is an opportunity to develop your career and grow your skills in a high intensity, team-based environment, and become a part of BAE Systems, a leading company in Aerospace and Defense. In this position you will play multiple roles as a Facility Security Officer, Information Systems Security Manager, and COMSEC Manager of a small facility (less than 10 employees), you will work with all levels of leadership, as well as both internal and external customers to support a variety of interesting and dynamic programs. You will also be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive security education program to educate employees on security best practices, policies, and procedures. This role provides onsite support for the site's security program.

In this multi-faceted security position, you will make impacts in the following ways:

• Interpret and enforce government and company policies as well as provide direction and guidance to employees
• Interface with program managers and maintain strong relationship with Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA), National Security Agency (NSA) and US Government Security customers
• Develop and revise security plans and procedures utilizing the 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) as well as any other specific programmatic instruction manuals
• Support all aspects of a Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, NSA, and associated NIST publications
• Ensure the requirements of the NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16 and other applicable manuals / OPORDS are implemented, and compliance is maintained
• Coordinate security-related activities with information security architects, senior information security officers, information system owners, common control providers, and information system security officers
• Develop and implement a security education program that includes training, awareness campaigns, and communications to educate employees on security policies, procedures, and best practices
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to identify security education needs and develop targeted training programs to address those needs
• Conduct investigations of non-compliance government and company regulations
• Write comprehensive investigation, adverse information, suspicious contacts, violation, infraction, or administrative inquiry reports
• Develop and implement improved methods of inspection preparation, audits, and analysis of the security function to determine performance and cost effectiveness
• Lead government security reviews as well as any internal security audits
• Conduct formal self-inspections overseeing implementation/completion of corrective action plans including general and program specific briefings
• Establish and maintain physical security systems, plant protection, contingency plans, and emergency response through collaboration with Business Continuity and Physical Security Managers
• Complete annual COMSEC keying of Taclanes and/or Vipers prior to their supersession date
• Complete/submit NSA initiated semi-annual inventories prior to the given deadline and maintain DIAS to reflect current inventory
• Help maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) for an information system by adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• An Active Secret Clearance with eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Minimum of a high school diploma and 6 years of related security experience
• IAM Level II certification commensurate with DoD 8570.1M requirements
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM
• Ability to solve complex decisions independently
• Ability to manage time, make sound decisions, take independent action, analyze problems, and provide focused solutions
• Ability to function as an integral part of the development team to include designing and developing organizational information systems or upgrading legacy systems
• ISSM or relevant cybersecurity experience
• High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills, and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to interface with other IA team members, other security disciplines, program personnel, and government security representatives
• Knowledge and ability to operate multiple Key loading devices (SKL, DTD, RASKL) STE and ViPer phones
• Experience with the review and creation of mitigation reports from compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, SCAP, SPLUNK)
• Experience with auditing and certifying compliance of various systems (Windows, Linux, Network Devices, and peripherals)
• Experience with development and delivery of IA-related briefings and training material
• Experience with compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, SCAP, SPLUNK)
• Experience with the review and creation of mitigation reports from compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, SCAP, ACAS, SCC)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience as an FSO or Department of Defense Security Manager
• Facility Security Officer Program Management for Possessing Facilities Certificate (via CDSE)
• Final Top Secret Clearance
• Experience with DISS, NISS, SIMs
• Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures
• Translate operational requirements into technical requirements and architectures needed to meet program objectives
• Experience with conducting all aspects of a self-inspection
• Experience with periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access, file system, and integrity scans to determine compliance
• Prepared incident reports of analysis methodology and results
• Knowledge of new and emerging information technology (IT) and cybersecurity technologies
• Employ best practices when implementing security controls within an information system including; software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques
• Provide oversight for all classified systems compliance and ensure the execution of our strong self-inspection program
• Ensure all security certification and accreditation documents in relation to all classified systems are up to date
• Ensure continuous monitoring (e.g. weekly, monthly, etc.) in accordance with cognizant security authority requirements are being implemented and met

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $90,373 - $153,634

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems