Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions • $80K — $95K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5-10 years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for degree.
  • Current Top Secret clearance is mandatory; additional clearances may be required.
  • Two or more years of experience as FSO or AFSO, or equivalent roles.
  • Strong knowledge of NISPOM, DoD security guidance, and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs).
  • Familiarity with security management systems like SIMS, DISS, and eMASS.
  • Experience with clearance processing and conducting security indoctrinations.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement security programs that align with organizational goals.
  • Conduct risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities to enhance security posture.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security requirements.
  • Update and maintain security policies and compliance standards.
  • Oversee and manage security training programs for employee awareness.
  • Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements across the organization.
  • Investigate security violations and prepare reports for corrective actions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Engagement with a diverse team across various departments.
  • Involvement in government security programs and compliance.
  • Opportunity to lead critical security initiatives.
  • Work in an innovative and strategically important sector.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The FSO will oversee security management for the Kratos Huntsville location. The FSO is responsible for administering and overseeing the security program in compliance with government and company requirements. This role ensures the protection of classified information, facilities, and personnel, and serves as the primary liaison with government security officials.

This position requires expertise in all disciplines of the industrial security field and will be required to interface with all levels of department, division, and government management, as well as employees and subcontractors, in order to cultivate and maintain optimal contract performance.

This FSO is responsible for providing security oversight and guidance relative to 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program, program security guides and other directives. The FSO will report directly to the Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services Division FSO.

JOB LOCATION

Huntsville, AL

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES
  • Develop and Manage Security Programs: Create and implement comprehensive security strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
  • Conduct Risk Assessments: Perform security risk assessments and vulnerability tests to identify potential threats and implement measures to address them.
  • Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with Program Managers, IT, engineering, legal, and other departments to integrate security requirements into all business processes.
  • Maintain Security Policies: Develop and update security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance and protection against threats.
  • Oversee Training Programs: Manage security awareness training programs to educate employees about best practices and emerging threats.
  • Monitor Security Compliance: Ensure adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements across the organization.
  • Must possess the confidence to speak for the program and the security team when needed, make critical security decisions, and implement security processes that will prevent unauthorized access to company and government facilities and information.
  • Provide clear guidance to company employees and subcontractors and recommend modifications to operations, policies or procedures as appropriate. Work as a team player, demonstrate flexibility and excellent organizational skills to manage complex tasks
  • Develop and implement requirements of OPSEC to include development and administration of training to ensure protection of critical information and controlled technology entrusted to Kratos
  • Investigate security violations and prepare reports, corrective action reports
  • Maintain a working relationship with each contract's security office for processing and maintaining employee clearances


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years' experience. Additional years' experience may be used in lieu of a degree
  • Current Top Secret clearance is required. Additional access and clearances may be necessary as required by program needs
  • Demonstrated success as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) or Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) or equivalent positions for 2+ years
  • Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM, other relevant DoD security guidance, DCSA guidance and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)
  • Strong working knowledge of SIMS, DISS, NISS, ACCS, SWFT and eMASS
  • Experience in the end-to-end tasks of clearance processing, to facilitate the employee interaction, and engaging with new hires to ensure timely completion of required tasks
  • Experience in conducting security indoctrinations and orientations for newly hired staff
  • Experience conducting security incident inquiries and writing investigation reports for use internally within the company as well as for distribution to outside entities as necessary
  • Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects, organize and prioritize under pressure
  • Commitment to Security - create and deliver high quality, high value efforts for our customers
  • Interact with Corporate HQ and program management on insider risk management activities
  • Experience with proposal development and contract closeout processes
  • FSO Program Management Certification and other related security training

KNOWLEDGE:

The FSO must have general knowledge, through training or equivalent job experience, in the following:
  • Methods of conducting audits, inspections, control, and monitoring techniques
  • Relevant government legislation and regulations that pertain to national security
  • Security assessment methodology
  • Methods of facility security surveys and inspections
  • Must be knowledgeable with COMSEC procedures
  • Must be knowledgeable with NATO procedures
  • Experience in acquisition, mergers, and divestitures
  • Must be knowledgeable in sponsorship for FCL
  • Must have knowledge in SAP and SCI programs

SKILLS:
  • Problem Solving: Selects appropriate alternative sources of information and utilizes them to evaluate situations, with supervision
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills: Developed communication skills to exchange complex information
  • Detail oriented to ensure security protocols are followed
  • Able to work independently and with minimal supervision
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment, and multitask on a variety of projects

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ
KTOS
* Ladders Estimates

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