Facility Security Officer - Contract Program Security Officer (FSO / CPSO)

Sonatech, LLC is a premier undersea acoustics engineering and manufacturing company. With a focus on supplying advanced Sonar solutions for the US Navy, our technical expertise, customized design capabilities and diverse manufacturing abilities have led to the deployment of Sonatech products on virtually every class of underwater Navy system currently in operation.

Located in beautiful Santa Barbara, California, we pride ourselves on having a culture of innovation as well as first-class customer service. Sonatech offers a challenging and rewarding work environment where employees can enhance their careers by taking on new responsibilities and providing innovative solutions.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Facility Security Officer/Contract Program Security Officer is responsible for planning, establishing, and maintaining security procedures for the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of the Sonatech Security Program to include personnel, physical, technical, and classification management, utilizing the requirements set forth in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), applicable Security/DoD Manuals and directives as applicable.
• Support the development of plans and operations for the interpretation, implementation, inspection, and enforcement of the 32 CFR Part 117, "National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)".
• Manage all security aspects of classified government contract programs and daily security operations.
• Initiate, maintain, and terminate personnel security clearances in US government databases, such as the DISS/NBIS.
• Review DD254s to identify security requirements, then follow-up to ensure compliance.
• Lead self-inspections to confirm security compliance and work with partners to determine a mitigation strategy for any instances of non-compliance.
• Maintain security education programs to include initial and on-going security training and education briefings.
• Responsible for maintaining security program compliance to include managing NISS facility profiles, submitting change conditions packages, and responding to FCL packages.
• Investigate and submit Security Violations and Incident Reports as required by applicable government directives.
• Manage Insider Threat Working Group (ITWG) to include the documentation of meetings and the follow-up on any Action Items.
• Prepare facility for required annual audits/vulnerability assessments conducted by multiple government agencies such as the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA).
• Support proposals through clearance verifications, team reviews and writing responses to security related questions and surveys.
• Maintain company security policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the Sonatech Visitor Control Program which requires the processing of NDA's, badge forms, VAR's, and other site visit requirements.
• Develop/prepare and/or modify as necessary, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Operations Security (OPSEC) Plans, TEMPEST Surveys, PARS, and other required security documents.
• Implement federal security regulations, obtain rulings, interpretations, and approvals for compliance with regulators.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with all government agencies as well as filing necessary clearance paperwork for employees, candidates, and consultants.
• Perform security pre-screening for subcontractors and consultants.

Required Basic Qualifications:

• US Citizen - Active Security Clearance required - Top Secret
  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an FSO/CPSO
• Ability to manage the company's DISS (NBIS) and NISS accounts and any other systems implemented by Agencies (e.g., SWFT, SPRS, )
• Experience maintaining records required for review by various Agencies.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, time management skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Must be an active learner with a "can do" positive attitude.
• Experience working on classified computing systems under the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) and DoD Directive 5205.07 Manuals (Volumes 1-4), the ICD standards, NIST SP 800-53, and 32 CFR Part 117, "National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)".
• Advanced knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD's) and other applicable government security directives associated with sensitive security programs.
• Knowledge and willingness to learn SCI security requirements.
• Must maintain a Top Secret/TS SCI clearance with polygraph.

Education:

• BS/BA Degree in a related field; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• FSO certification.
• CPSO certification.
• Security CE certification
• Strong understanding of Information Security principles (e.g.: NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), FIPS, NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance) and basics of Information Security policy, techniques, and implications across computing platforms.
• Ability to interface and direct outsourced IT Administration service on necessary security implementation, monitoring and reporting measures.
• Ability to plan, schedule, prioritize and arrange activities in accomplishing objectives.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision

Salary Range: $105,000 - $176,000

Benefits include medical, dental and vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 3% 401K contribution (no matching required), company events.

Sonatech is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

Salary : $105,000 - $176,000