Facility Security Officer

Safran DSI Business Unit: DSI Corporate

Ideal locale:   Camarillo, CA or Norcross, GA areas

ABOUT OUR MISSION:
Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry. 

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.

POSITION PROFILE:

The Facility Security Officer administers and enforces the organization's security policies in compliance with the NISPOM, DCSA regulations, and company policies. This role helps maintain compliance with all government security requirements for classified contracts and supports personnel and physical security programs. This role would primarily be based out of the Camarillo, CA or Norcross, GA facility, but would require occasional travel to other Safran DSI facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Director of Industrial Security in implementing and managing all aspects of the industrial security program.
• Maintain personnel security records and submit security clearance applications via DISS (Defense Information System for Security) & NBIS (National Background Investigation Services). Ensure Continuous Evaluation (“CE”) Updates are submitted on schedule
• Support the preparation and submission of visit authorizations (VARs), and process affiliate visit requests
• Create and deliver security education, training, and awareness products.
• Assist with security self-inspections and security reviews; act as alternate POC for security compliance inspections.
• Maintain document control for classified materials; oversee proper marking, transmission, and destruction.
• Support incident reporting, administrative inquiries, and mitigation efforts related to security violations or suspicious contacts.
• Assist with the Insider Threat Program.
• Assist with the Annual Implementation and Compliance Report, and other SSA-related reporting
• Support compliance with NISPOM, DoD Manuals, and the Company’s security procedures.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and business leadership.
• Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently.
• Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified according to business necessity.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 5-8 years of experience with a proven track record as a NISP security professional.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels, including external government agencies. Good listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to write original and effective reports, policies, instructions, and correspondence
• Requires U.S. Citizenship.

IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:

• Familiarity with security clearance processes.
• Experience with FOCI
• Experience conducting security incident inquiries.
• Experience working in an ITAR environment
• Industrial Security Professional, Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, or other professional certifications

TRAVEL: 10% to other DSI locations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).