Facility Security Officer

ATI builds and manages collaborations that conducts research and development of new technologies to solve our nation's most pressing challenges. Our collaborations are custom-built teams of organizations from industry and academia that develop novel technologies for the federal government. Traditionally, these processes are complicated and burdensome.That's where ATI comes in. We simplify and streamline processes to make it all work. When you work at ATI, you become a part of something larger than yourself. Our collective work - no matter what department or division you work in - ultimately enables the warfighter, saves lives, and diversifies the industrial base.At our core, ATI is a service organization. We are in service to others; it's what we do, and it's who we are.

Position Description
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented FSO to lead and manage programs in support of DoW and IC customers. The individual manages day-to-day operations and oversight of Collateral, Special Access (SAP), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs at ATI. This role requires a security professional who can operate independently, manage multiple programs, interface with government and internal customers, and provide guidance across ATI.

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system.

We offer a hybrid schedule (in-office & remote/work from home) or an onsite schedule and flexible hours. Candidates will need to reside near Charleston, SC to ensure work site flexibility.

Essential Functions
Serves as the Summerville Facility Security Officer responsible for managing the day-to-day security requirements in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM to include DD254 compliance, Personnel and Physical Security, and Information Security

Serve as the primary CPSO/CSSO for assigned programs, ensuring compliance with applicable SAP and SCI security policies and directives; implement and maintain SCI/SAP security measures in accordance with ICDs, DoD 5205.7 Vol 1-4, 32 CFR Part 117, and other applicable regulations

Supervises a staff of 3-4 industrial security employees, including front desk receptionist support

Responsible for coordinating and supervising guard services at the facility

Coordinates with government security officers, program managers, and other stakeholders on all aspects of program security

Manage security requirements including personnel security, indoctrinations, debriefings, access rosters, and clearance verifications

Maintain required security documentation, briefings, records, self-inspections, physical security for ICD 705 accredited facilities

Lead development and implementation of security plans for SCI/SAP and collateral programs

Ensures IT personnel maintain accreditation of appropriate systems supporting programs

Conduct self-inspections, security incident investigations, document corrective actions, and interact with government cognizant security officers for on-site inspections

Serves as the ATI Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO)

Serves as the COMSEC Custodian if applicable

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3years, Bachelor's degree with 5years, Associates degree with 7years, or some college with 10 years of directly related industrial security experience as a cleared defense contractor within the National Industrial Security Program.
• Completion of the FSO for Possessing Facilities Curriculum with DCSA
• Completion of CSSO and/or ICD 705 Courses
• Completion of CPSO and/or SAP Security Training with CDSE
• Membership in professional Industrial Security group preferred (ISWG, CSSWG, CAISSWG, NCMS)
• Experience supporting new program stand-up efforts to include ICD 705 compliant facility builds and accreditations
• Must be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization; Current TS/SCI eligibility required
• Special Program Security Credential (SPSC), Security Professional Fundamentals Credential (SFPC) a plus
• Must successfully pass a background check to access sensitive information and automated systems.
• This position is subject to a background check that includes a review of criminal records. In reviewing an applicant's criminal history, the company will consider prior criminal convictions that have a relationship to the job duties and responsibilities of the position. The company considers the nature of the crime, the time that has elapsed since the crime and the job duties for the position at issue in making an individualized determination. Individuals may be excluded when the company determines, based on the above factors, that hiring, transferring or promoting the applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees or its customers and vendors.
• If you are a qualified candidate, we encourage you to apply even if you have a prior criminal conviction(s). Convictions will not automatically disqualify the candidate, However, conviction(s) will be considered and balanced against the age of the candidate at the time of the offense, time elapsed since the offense, type of offense, potential impacts of such on the work environment, sensitivity of the position(s) available/sought, and similar independent factors relevant to the employment requirements at ATI.

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.

Regular physical activity to include walking, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting.

Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

Must be able to occasionally move/lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

This position is located in an air-conditioned, environmentally controlled atmosphere. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the distraction level in the work environment is often heavy.

ATI is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

ATI complies with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination provision mandated by Executive Order 13665.

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. If you require accommodations to complete this application, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Anticipated starting salary is in range commensurate with education and experience:
$100,000 - $130,000


ATI has been named "Best Places to Work in SC" from 2017 - 2025.

This is a full-time opportunity with benefits


ATI provides Medical, Dental and Vision Plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts, including health and dependent care accounts

403B Retirement Savings plan with a very competitive company contribution

Personal time-off (pre-loaded & accrued) plus 12 paid holiday-days


Life Insurance paid by ATI


Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage paid by ATI

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program


Flexible work schedules

ATI's standard business hours are Monday-Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM.