What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Security Officer L3 position at Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC?
Job Title : Program Security Officer L3 -5552
Job Location : Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80919
Job Salary : $130,000 - $145,000
Job Summary
Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified individual to fill the Level 3 Program Security Officer (PSO) position and to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.
The primary responsibility for the PSO position is managing personnel security requirements for our Department of Defense Customers. With a focus on compliance, the incumbent will diligently fulfill Security Coordinator duties and undergo specialized training.
Responsibilities include conducting Defense Information System for Security (DISS) verifications, processing access requests, and overseeing background reviews.
The role extends to managing security processes, including in / out processing tasks for contractors, Civil Service, and Military personnel.
Additionally, the incumbent will administer security badge issuance and operate the door proximity access system. The position involves drafting and submitting security SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for approval to ensure adherence to Air Force regulations.
Skills / Experience Required
- Candidate with 10 years minimum experience working in special access programs and / or secret compartmentalized information environment
- Minimum 1-year experience in Special Access Program environment
- Experience working Classified computer systems
- 10 years of demonstrated practical expertise and relevant DoD work experience in contracts and subcontracts, highlighting hands-on involvement
- Exhibits outstanding written and verbal communication skills, displaying leadership capabilities and adeptness in fostering collaborative teamwork, along with strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service
- Proficient in working autonomously, interfacing seamlessly with team members and senior leadership, demonstrating adaptability and self-reliance
- Possesses strong critical thinking and problem-solving acumen, proactively addressing issues to prevent potential complications
- Proficient in Physical Security and Risk Management / Safeguarding of Classified Information, ensuring comprehensive protection against security vulnerabilities throughout development and delivery processes
- Assists in preparing accreditation packages, including essential physical security documents, for approval by relevant agencies
- Provides support and guidance in physical, information, personnel, and industrial security domains, ensuring adherence to proven guidelines and procedures
- Well-versed in the classification management program, offering assistance to program managers in developing classified guidance and decisions
- Adheres to and proposes modifications to Security Operating Procedures to optimize protection in a dynamic threat environment
- Helps in implementing and administering the Resource Protection Program, encompassing various security access systems and protocols
- Supports customers in setting up policies, instructions, and procedures for safeguarding classified information, ensuring compliance and security
- Provides support for Top Secret VTCs and Top-Secret Control Account Custodians, ensuring proper control and security of classified materials
- Monitors controlled areas for compliance with physical security requirements, including automated data processing and secure communications equipment
- Industrial Security and Facility Security Officer experience
- Strong expertise as a user of DOD Personnel Security software applications and information systems
Education / Certifications
Benefits
Security Clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is / may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner and that may include lifting to thirty pounds, as necessary.
Company Summary
Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an SBA Certified Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology and offering professional solutions in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.
Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."
Company Employment Statement
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.
Salary : $130,000 - $145,000
