Security Manager

Security Manager

The Security Manager must be a detail-oriented, self-motivated leader responsible for the overall execution of classified programs as directed by USG directives and requirements. The candidate will serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) in Binghamton, NY. This individual will ensure daily security compliance tasks are conducted IAW USG instructions and policy. The candidate will work closely with the Customer, Security Management, and assigned Program staff, ensuring all aspects of Collateral and Special Programs security needs are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for organization, planning, and control of security programs which affect SAPs and collateral programs.
• Provides continuing oversight of programs involving technology, systems, and equipment development throughout their life cycle.
• On a regular basis, accomplishes assignments requiring the application of new concepts and theories to security problems not already addressed by accepted security measures or procedures.
• Reviews practices and activities to ensure compliance with directives and integration with other security and related programs.
• Develops, modifies, or recommends new security policies and guidance for management and execution of classified SAPs and Sensitive Activities involved with development and fielding of equipment and systems.
• Serves as technical authority to local and customer program management in meetings and conferences to plan evaluate, formulate, modify, and initiate security policy changes and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with security program policy, procedures, and standard regulations is maintained continuously.
• Executes the required self-inspection program, serves as the Security Lead for Binghamton NY security, conducts evaluations of classified Special Access Program management and oversight programs and Sensitive Support Programs.
• Recommends actions for the protection, management, and oversight of special access programs and sensitive activities across the spectrum of security disciplines.
• Provides advice and guidance to subordinate personnel, program management and other security managers.
• Serves as Team Leader for Security Team. Ensures the Organization's program security and intelligence missions, visions, and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services.
• Articulates and communicates to the team the assignment project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and / or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
• Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work.
• Reports to the Security Special Program Manager periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.
• This position will also be responsible for assisting with investigations related to any security violations involving classified information.
• 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.
• Responsible for supporting the management, maintenance, and execution of the Program's Communication Security (COMSEC) capabilities.
• Administers programs for handling and safeguarding classified and proprietary information.
• Responsible for oversight of personnel security records and the processing of Program Access Requests (PARs) as needed.
• Establish a robust Security Education Training and Awareness (SETA) Program.
• Assist with the planning, development and implementation of effective Information Security (INFOSEC) and Operational Security (OPSEC) policies and procedures.
• Investigating security violations and prepare reports detailing procedures to preclude future occurrences.
• Coordinates with government agencies to obtain authorizations, interpretations, and acceptable deviations / exceptions to compliance with DoD regulations.
• Maintain Information Management Systems for control of classified materials.
• Establishes and maintains databases for records of employee accesses and incoming and outgoing classified visits related to DoD classified visits.
• Assist the Security Special Program Manager and the Director of Security in the development of long-range plans for security systems, resolving integration issues related to the implementation of new systems, processes, and procedures. Work with program personnel, to include cyber security, to ensure audit functions are performed properly.
• Develop corrective solutions and maintain associated documentation (to include required reports) as appropriate.
• Coordinate with program / project stakeholders, the Security Special Program Manager and other Security team members to define, implement and maintain an acceptable information systems security posture.
• Assist program personnel at offsite locations to ensure they meet USG certification requirements and are properly trained to execute the cybersecurity program effectively and maintain security compliance.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Confident personality with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to work with people in a team environment and deal effectively with changing project priorities.
• Ability to balance information security requirements with our business goals and culture.

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Salary Range : $142,700.00 - $157,700.00 The actual compensation rate is subject to the evaluation of the following factors (but not limited to) : the candidate's work experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and market.