Security Manager • Medium Altitude UAS (Palmdale, CA)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $81,198 - $130,000

In this role you will provide full spectrum Security Management support for the USAF Medium Altitude Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MAUAS) Division at designated government and commercial facilities in the Palmdale, California, area.

DCS is an employee-owned company focused on providing engineering, programmatic, and technical support services to the Department of Defense and other national security customers.

This position requires on-site work at General Atomics corporate facilities and various government support locations.

Essential Job Functions:

Serves as the focal point for program security responsible for analyzing security plans as well as coordinating and recommending solutions to program security deficiencies with the assigned Government security task lead.

Makes recommendations relating to the integration of U.S. export and technology control laws, DoD, USAF, AFMC, AFLCMC, directorate, and division program policy/instructions, and coordinates with the WPAFB foreign disclosure office to ensure information is secure.

Assists with developing and maintaining time-phased, event-driven Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Program Security Directives (PSDs), Technology Assessment and Control Plans (TA/CPs), Program Protection Plans (PPPs), program-specific Program Security Instructions (PSIs), Enhanced End Use Monitoring (EEUM) agreements, and platform-specific Delegation of Disclosure Letters (DDLs) as required, and in providing end of program life, specific Demilitarization (DMIL) plans.

Supports the implementation of the information, personnel, physical, and industrial security programs to ensure classified material is protected according to DoD, United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), directorate, division and program directives.

Review program threats and conduct vulnerability analysis to define security functional requirements for effectively securing systems against overt and covert ground-initiated attack.

Provide recommendations for the integration of physical security countermeasures, electronic and mechanical detection devices on the weapon system and other corrective actions.

Recommend changes to DoD, USAF, and program security policy and instructions as required to the Government security program lead, and participate in system security working groups, or other security-related IPTs as required for preparation of AFLCMC/WII program security standards and documentation.

Plan, design, review, analyze, and report on tailored security plans for the protection of systems during the test and evaluation phase and make recommendations for changes of security procedures during test phase of systems prior to delivery to customers.

Assist with the physical protection of classified and controlled unclassified information,   implement policy and procedures covering the physical security program for AFLCMC/WII,   serve as the alternate Special Security Representative (SSR) in the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), and ensure compliance of open/closed storage area.

Manage incoming and outgoing visit requests using applicable databases, including JPAS, establish policy and direction for personnel and visitor badge issuance and control, and assist the Government in generating the paperwork required to obtain or renew a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) cards.

Responsible for the AFLCMC/WII Communication Security (COMSEC) program by advising and assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to protect controlled cryptographic equipment and key material; serving as the primary COMSEC Responsible Officer and Secure Voice Responsible Officer; and ensuring accurate accountability and disposition of all COMSEC material. Also serve as an authorized courier and, if required, travel to Edwards AFB at least once a month to pick-up and drop-off COMSEC material, and periodically to China Lake Naval Air Station, CA; Poway, CA; and Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required

A High School Diploma plus 20 years of directly related aviation equipment experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD, a BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD or a MA/MS and 12 years of experience, of which 5 must be in the DoD.

A fully adjudicated DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance (SSBI/T5/T5R within the preceding five calendar years) is required on the First Day of employment.​​​​

Possess a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification through the Security Professional Education testing program.

Knowledge of applicable security DoD Instructions, DoD Directives, DoD Manuals, and Air Force Instructions (AFI) to identify potential issues and recommend solutions for Government/PO security personnel consideration.

Knowledge of Anti-Tamper (AT) and end-use monitoring to develop implementation plans to account for and properly adhere to existing and emerging export compliance provisos and protection requirements.

Ability to apply strong analytical writing and verbal skills to successfully document program security methods and decisions as well as brief personnel periodically on security.

Advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered a security expert.

Possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the security discipline.

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the security discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated security standards, procedures, and practices.

Possess the knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform security and have a demonstrated ability to work independently and apply the proper procedures and process related to security.

Proven ability to problem solve and troubleshoot various situations to develop successful outcomes within established program/project guidelines.

Must be detail oriented and able to work within specified deadlines.

Clear ability to take ownership of issues and pursue potential resolutions through to completion.

Able to work both independently and in a team environment.

DCS is an Employee-Owned equal opportunity company.