Graham CorporationBatavia, NY
$60,000 - $80,000 / year
Apply Description Job Title: Industrial Security Specialist Reports To: Sr. IT Manager/FSO, Marine Products Director, or Export & Defense Compliance Manager FLSA Status & EEO Code: Exempt & Professional Division/Department: IT Department Level of Work: II Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to oversee and manage all aspects of our industrial security program in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other applicable government regulations. This role will serve as the primary liaison between our company and government security agencies, ensuring the protection of classified and controlled unclassified information and the integrity of our secure facilities. The Industrial Security Specialist will serve as the primary company point of contact for all industrial security concerns and will provide security expertise, guidance, and advice to management and staff within the company. The candidate will be required to conduct security self-inspections, apply risk mitigation methodologies, support customer assessments, implement administrative programs, and implement security measures and programs to meet all requirements. This position will serve as the Facility Security Officer(FSO). Key Results Areas: Level II: Service - Coordinating "production" with problem solving and prevention Resource management (material and people) Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and annual refresher training for cleared employees. Oversee physical security measures including access control systems, alarm systems, and visitor management. Prepare for and support government security inspections and audits (e.g., DSS, DCSA, BPMI, or other Government agencies). Investigate and report security violations, incidents, and suspicious activities. Maintain accurate records of classified material, secure containers, and security equipment. Collaborate with program managers, HR, IT, the Export & Defense Compliance Manager, and legal teams to ensure compliance across departments. Serve as the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO), managing insider threat awareness and reporting. Government compliance with mandates, including but not limited to, CMMC, ITARCISA, FISMA NISPOM, ICDs, OPNAVINST 9210.3, NNPI, CUI, NIST SP 800-171, and NIST SP 800-53 Coordinate with and support the Export & Defense Compliance Manager to ensure IT Enterprise Infrastructure complies with applicable U.S. export laws and regulations. Coordinates with the Marine products leads and managers on information security matters Trains junior security staff Resource scheduling, output management and reporting Develop, implement, and maintain security policies and procedures in accordance with NISPOM, DoD directives, and company standards Manage personnel security clearances, including initiation, reinvestigation, and continuous evaluation through DISS and NISS Manage reporting and reporting of employee foreign travel Able to administer day-to-day security programs: personnel processing, program reviews, incident reports, visit requests, DD254 forms, and related. FOCI Reporting in NISS and any other FOCI related documentation including the SF328 DD2345 edits and renewals Performs and documents self-inspections This role ensures that proper Industrial Security procedures are followed in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117, Department of Defense (DoD) 5205.074 V1-4, DoD 5105.21 V1-3, ICDs 704 & 705 and other customer specific security requirements Continuous Improvement Obtains and maintains certifications and/or security clearance Attend local and national security conferences Professional Development (self and reports) Ability to communicate -oral or written - technical information to all levels of end-users Maintains various small projects Performs other related duties as required and assigned Qualifications: To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required. Education and Training: U.S. citizenship and current Secret or higher DoD security clearance Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an FSO or in a similar security role within the defense industry. Thorough knowledge of NISPOM, DISS, NISS, NBIS, and other security platforms. Completion of FSO certification training through CDSE or equivalent. DoD FOCI-related security experience Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion. Familiarity with COMSEC, OPSEC, and classified contract requirements is a plus. Desired Job Qualifications: Experience with SAP or SCI programs. Knowledge of security requirements (ITAR, EAR, CMMC, U-NNPI, NN801,OPNAVINST-9210). Ability to take over NNPICO role for NNPI Experience with closed room construction Skills: Ability to work efficiently with many different types of people, skill levels, and personalities High attention to detail Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding company matters. Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team-oriented culture Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with users, stakeholders, and other IT teams. The ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users clearly. Physical and Mental Demands The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: May be required to move items up to 60 pounds for distances of up to 10 feet. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and squat for extended periods. May be exposed to fumes or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and moderate to loud noise levels. Must wear appropriate protective gear and clothing as necessary. Traveling between buildings will be required Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure. Work may require evening and weekend work. Work Environment: This job primarily operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is also exposed to high level of manufacturing and equipment noise. Some duties are performed indoors in a manufacturing environment with temperature changes. Exposure to hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts with vibration. Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be a U.S citizen. Must have active Secret or higher security clearance. This job description is not all-inclusive but rather serves as a general guideline of the current needs of the position and can be modified at the discretion of management to meet current business needs. Experience and education requirements are the primary basis for awarding this position, however substitutions that are essentially equivalent may be made as they relate to the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of this position Salary Description $60,000 - $80,000
Posted 30+ days ago