Facility Security Officer

Facility Security OfficerTrust Automation has over 35 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions. We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population. Every employee has an "at-will" relationship with Trust Automation. This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.Job SummaryThe Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) manages, administers and coordinates the DOD or other industrial security program and other security activities to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures. The FSO/ITPSO will process and review personnel security clearances and maintain all security documentation, files, and clearance and suitability rosters in accordance with government requirements. The FSO/ITPSO will have an understanding and experience of the NISPOM and general security requirements for DOD and other Federal agencies. FSO's and ITPSO's are responsible for creating a secure working environment for employees, vendors, and company visitors while protecting sensitive data which might be categorized as classified or CUI. They also manage and monitor daily activities concerning entry and exit, video security, and other devices related to security – both information and physical.Duties and ResponsibilitiesMaintain strict confidentiality as related to all security mattersBuild and maintain an Insider Threat ProgramPerform a wide variety of administrative duties in support of security procedures and requirements outlined in the NISPOM (National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual)Perform regular scheduled Security Audits within partnership with the DCSA (Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency)Personnel Security - Assisting employees with initiating, maintaining and terminating personnel clearance actions at the appropriate classified levelMaintain all security documentation and files in accordance with DCSA requirementsMaintain FCL documentation and submission in accordance with DCSA requirementsConduct security clearance indoctrination briefings and debriefingsMust complete required training for obtaining a DISS account (Cybersecurity and PII)Process visit authorization requests in DISS for personnel or classified visitsProcess classified DD-254 contracts as it relates to onboarding new projects and programsCreate and update security plans, procedures, and instructionsMaintain KMP for DISS (Defense Information Security System) for all cleared people/contractorsUltimate responsibility for all cleared personnel as it pertains to getting, keeping clearancesInterpret government policies for the development and implementation of security plans and proceduresManage and develop annual refresher training to include preparing necessary documentation in support of the DCSA auditsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesMentor AFSO while implementing professional development plans for all members of the teamSupervisory responsibilities include, but not limited to: make hiring recommendations, make hiring decisions, plan and/or schedule work for others, assign or delegate work to others, establish rules/procedures/standards, monitor work of others, give instructions to others, formally train others, evaluate the work of others, sign formal performance appraisal forms, complete and sign formal performance evaluations of others, discipline others, recommend promotion of others, participate in executive interviews for final candidates.Position RequirementsBS degree in business administration or a technology-related field required.Professional security management certificationMinimum of 12-15 years of experience in a combination of risk management, information security and IT jobsKnowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as DFARS, ISO, NIST and CMMC.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high level of personal integrityInnovative thinking and leadership with an ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teamsExperience with contract and vendor negotiations and management including managed servicesSpecific experience in Agile (scaled) software development or other best in class development practicesExperience with Cloud computing/Elastic computing across virtualized environmentsBasic understanding of ERP/MRP enterprise platforms and the interoperability between departmentsFacility Security Officer (FSO) and Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) certification - preferredKnowledge of the government security and information assurance processesDemonstrated ability to in-processing and maintain 50+ new employees and Independent ContractorsDemonstrated ability to provide employees with personnel security guidance, consistent with the 13 adjudicative guidelines, to best assist them managing their clearancesExperience with protection requirements for handling and safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII)Experience with DISS, NISS, and e-QIPCommunicate effectively with Corporate Executives to provide status updates, ensure compliance with NISPOM requirements and provides guidance on security related questions or concernsThis position requires a specialized government security clearance, must be a US Citizen to be eligible.This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver's License and clean driving record.May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identityPhysical RequirementsHearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtuallyDexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate itemsSeeing to read a variety of materialsSitting or standing for extended period of timePhysical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height. Any items that weigh more than 50 pounds will require two or more people or a lifting device to movePhysical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects Pay/Salary Information The pay scale of this position is $115,000-$145,000This role requires full-time, on-site presence at our San Luis Obispo, California facility. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available.By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the information provided within. You certify that the information contained in this application is correct to the best of your knowledge. You understand that to falsify information is grounds for refusing to hire, or for discharge should you be hired.