Job Description

Facility Security Officer 3 is a senior-level position responsible for overseeing and managing the security operations of the Solana Beach facility. They develop and implement security policies and procedures, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, they collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to address security concerns and maintain a safe and secure environment for employees and visitors.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for physical security and communication operations
• Work directly with the Government customer as a COMSEC representative
• Responsible for managing all procurement, fielding, and sustainment of Crypto/Keying material and devices supporting the program receipt, custody, issue, safeguarding, transfer, shipping, accounting for, and, when necessary, the destruction of COMSEC material
• Use of the Distributed Information Security (INFOSEC) Accounting System (DIAS)
• Performs Field Tamper Recovery (FTR), upgrading cryptographic device firmware and ensuring the interoperability of firmware versions between enterprise encryptors
• Knowledge of the General Dynamics TACLANE line of KG-175x In-Line Network Encryptors (INE) and VIASAT KG-245x, KG-250x INE, Simple Key Loader (SKL) and KIK-11
• Performs hands?on installation, maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting of COMSEC equipment as required
• Maintaining a Physical Security Action, coordinating and maintaining an up?to?date Threat Assessment
• Use an analytical and risk?management?based approach to implement the security program
• Interpret and administer existing policies and develop, document, implement, and communicate revisions to existing policies or new policies, processes, and procedures
• Prepare, maintain, and protect official records auditable by U.S. Government representatives. Manage access of support vendors, consultants, and contractors to secure facilities
• Interact with functional business units, senior management, and government representatives
• Provide security briefings, debriefings, and awareness training for site personnel
• Provide continuing education and training programs
• Process necessary badge requests for employees and update physical security control systems
• Review the details and requirements issued in formal DD254 contracts
• Review of required forms, process and screen of security forms (SF 86) of various background investigations, and associated paperwork for accuracy
• Performs NISP annual inspections and annual DCSA Security Audits
• Liaison with local and federal law enforcement, federal investigators, and emergency response personnel where necessary
• Responsible for all security aspects, including Personnel, Physical, Information Protection, Cyber, Counterintelligence, OPSEC, COMSEC (including DIAS), and SAP/ACCM Management
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining SAP/SCI VTCs, COMSEC Program Mgmt, ACCM, and classified computer systems (acquisition and deployment)
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Must be able to work independently and irregular hours, as required
• Experience partnering with functional organizations and the ability to solve complex challenges independently in compliance with written and verbal guidance is required
• Mastery of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
• Excellent ability to conduct investigations objectively and professionally regarding sensitive issues
• Fully competent in using various software tools packages such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc
• Completion of all Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency FSO training requirements
• Must be able to understand and write policies and procedures
• Previously maintained Security, COMSEC, OPSEC, and SAP/ACCM/SCI education programs
• Thorough knowledge of COMSEC

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or 11 years or more of general experience
• NSA Certification as a COMSEC Manager (custodian)
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification is a plus

Experience

• Minimum of 8 - 11 years of experience performing security duties in an environment subject to NISP guidance
• This position requires a minimum of 3 years of previous hands?on experience working with COMSEC
• Specialized experience includes demonstrated experience with COMSEC account administration/management
• ITAR and export control knowledge a plus
• SIMS experience preferred.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment; Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time; For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Salary Range

$108,700 - $142,000 USD

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full?spectra aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission?system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)?retirement plan, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an employee assistance plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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