Facility Security Officer/Program Security Specialist

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spacex

Facility Security Officer/Program Security Specialist

Cape Canaveral, FL
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

    FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER/PROGRAM SECURITY SPECIALIST

    The Facility Security Officer/Program Security Specialist will provide industrial and program security support on all aspects of Government security requirements. This unique position will be required to support both the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs.    

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Support and provide assistance with personnel, program, and physical security, as well as security education and training awareness program
    • Assists employees with preparation of security clearance and Govt. site badging paperwork using the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system. Serve as site focal point for Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) in support of the Home Office Facility (HOF)
    • Conduct pre-travel and post-travel security briefings
    • Perform initial security clearance briefings and debriefings, as well as other briefings in support of the security education program
    • Investigate security incidents and make recommendations for remedial action to HOF FSO
    • Maintains a database of cleared employees, active consultants and subcontracting companies, numerous site badges issued, access rosters, etc.
    • Prepares and keeps hardcopy and electronic personnel security files for cleared employees and consultants up to date
    • Coordinates additional security requirements such as prescreening, polygraphs, CAC, badge request/renewals, and special access indoctrinations/debriefings. This entails interfacing regularly with government agencies, subcontractors, and candidates
    • Processes incoming and outgoing Visit Requests for classified visits
    • Manage and control access to secure area(s)
    • Change lock combinations and operate Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
    • Responds as On-Call person for alarm activations in SpaceX facilities
    • Responsible for maintaining accountability of all incoming/outgoing classified documents
    • Provides courier authorizations to employees and briefings as needed
    • Prepares reports and notifications to appropriate government agencies as required by applicable government regulations
    • Conduct self-inspections and assist with Government inspections and site visits
    • Keeps senior security management and the HOF apprised of any security deficiencies or potential problem areas
    • Attend and support to various customer meetings and working groups
    • Support to SpaceX Insider Threat Program

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

    • High School Diploma/GED
    • 5 years of combined security related experience working at a corporate level of a Government contractor or Government employee (civilian or military), preferably requiring interaction with various Government agencies in both the collateral and SCI environments.

    PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Experience with standard computer software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, database, email), e.g. Microsoft Office
    • Experience with handling multiple concurrent workflows and meet competing deadlines that may require quick turnaround
    • Strong knowledge of NISPOM, IC directives, and other security policy and procedures
    • Practical experience in managing secure facilities under NISPOM
    • Experience with JPAS
    • Experience with DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) programs
    • FSO Certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
    • OPSEC and Anti-Terrorism (AT) training experience
    • COMSEC Management
    • Program Protection Planning and Launch Security support

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
    • Must be willing to travel up to 15%
    • Position is subject to random drug, polygraph, physical fitness, and alcohol testing.
    • Must be able to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance and pass a polygraph test
    • Valid Driver’s license

    ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

    • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

     

    SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

    Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.