Facility Security Officer

Who we are:

Fuse builds innovative communications, networking, and computing solutions that improve the sharing of information, video, text, and voice among operators distributed throughout the airborne, maritime, and ground environments.  We are a technology firm creating in-house software, network and hardware solutions that support our noble cause of advancing warfighter capabilities with elegant, user-focused communications, networks, and software systems. 

About this role:

Do you thrive in dynamic, design-driven environments with a high level of both accountability and trust?  Are you passionate about security and safeguarding materials and information?  Do you gravitate towards roles where you can take charge to implement new capabilities and functions that will drive a team forward in a secure manner?  If so – we want to hear from you!  As the primary Facility Security Officer, this role will support the agile development of innovative communications, networking, and computing solutions for U.S. defense agencies that improve the sharing of information among warfighters distributed throughout airborne, maritime, and ground environments.

What you'll do:

• Industrial Security Program in accordance with the NISPOM, NISPOM Supplement, DoD 5105.21-M-1, COMSEC Manual 90-1, and the Fuse Security Practices and Procedures
• Administer standard operating procedures in accordance with the NISPOM, NISPOM Supplement, DoD 5105.21-M-1, COMSEC Manual 90-1, and the Fuse Security Practices and Procedures
• Process and track employee security clearances and perform administrative support functions to include Defense Information System for Security (DISS) administration
• Manage access for controlled areas and ensure appropriate storage, safeguarding, and disclosure requirements are followed
• Process necessary badges, visit requests and certifications
• Maintain successful working relationships with government agencies and customers
• Coordinate with upper management on security protocols and legal requirements
• Administer comprehensive security education training program and maintain personal training, certifications and other security records
• Prepare for and conduct periodic inspections
• Complete, issue and maintain DD254s
• Assist in the implementation of cyber security requirements and documentation for certification and accreditation of systems

Requirements

We are looking for:

• BA or BS degree and at least 5 years of experience with industrial security, NISPOM, COMSEC programs, clearance processing, document control, and physical security; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Must be able to be on-call and available to support after hours for urgent issues
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface with both corporate and government management, and facilitate solutions that meet multiple demands and priorities
• Demonstrated experience accrediting and implementing classified Networks onsite (internal and external)
• Previous experience as a COMSEC custodian, including managing a COMSEC account, briefings, inventory, audits, equipment, and database (desired)
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Experience using e-QIP and the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Must be a nimble self-starter who is excited about technology and has the ability to think out of the box and suggest powerful new ideas

More about Fuse:

Founded in 2010, Fuse is a veteran-owned, rapidly growing small business. Our San Diego-based company has earned recognition as an emerging leader in airborne, maritime, and ground networking.  Placing the warfighter at the center of every design process, Fuse delivers intuitive, agile, and resilient products that go beyond national security requirements—providing lasting utility and game-changing results.  We take pride in our brilliant and talented team as well as our dynamic environment and collaborative, creative, environment.  We build cutting-edge hardware and software products that solve complex national security challenges for our warfighters at the tactical edge. 

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Covered for employee, and a portion of dependents' coverage is covered as well
• 11 paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Date of hire through second year: 10 days/year (accrued)
• After two years: unlimited
• 40 hours of paid sick leave per year
• 401k with employer matching
• Annual bonuses
• Cell phone reimbursement: $100/month