Appgate

Appgate is the secure access company empowering secure connections with Zero Trust principles for people, devices, and systems.

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251-1K (540)

Founded 2020

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Federal Security Officer

1 month, 3 weeks ago

United States

Full-time

Senior

Penetration Tester

Cybersecurity

DevSecOps SAP TypeScript

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Appgate

Appgate is the secure access company empowering secure connections with Zero Trust principles for people, devices, and systems.

Professional Services

251-1K

Founded 2020

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Description

Own the full lifecycle of personnel security clearances, including initiations, sponsorships, reinvestigations, and terminations.
Serve as the primary liaison with DCSA and other cognizant security authorities.
Conduct security briefings, debriefings, foreign travel briefings, and annual security awareness training for cleared staff.
Maintain accurate records of cleared employees, visitor certifications, and foreign national contacts.
Manage and maintain the company’s Facility Clearance (FCL) in accordance with DCSA guidance and NISPOM requirements.
Oversee physical security controls, including access management, classified storage, open storage areas, and classified destruction procedures.
Conduct and document periodic self-inspections and develop corrective action plans.
Ensure proper handling, transmission, storage, and disposition of classified information and CUI.
Support program managers in reviewing DD Form 254s for new and existing contracts.
Partner with IT and DevSecOps teams and interface with government Program Security Officers on security requirements and deliverables.
Maintain compliance with NISPOM, ITAR, EAR, and other federal security directives.
Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and SOPs tailored to a software product company environment.
Investigate and report security incidents and violations, including root cause analysis and remediation.
Support CMMC assessments, government inspections, and contract-driven security audits.
Stay current on evolving federal security regulations and update the security program accordingly.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance is required; TS or TS/SCI is strongly preferred.
5+ years of industrial security or FSO experience with a cleared defense contractor or government entity.
Deep working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and DCSA processes.
Hands-on experience with DISS, NBIS, or equivalent personnel security systems.
Experience managing an FCL and conducting DCSA self-inspections.
FSO certification through DCSA’s CDSE or an equivalent qualification.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain security requirements to non-security audiences, including software engineers and executives.
Bachelor’s degree in security management, information assurance, cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Prior FSO or security management experience at a software, SaaS, or cybersecurity company is preferred.
Familiarity with CMMC Level 2/3 requirements and C3PAO assessment processes is preferred.
Understanding of cloud security environments such as AWS GovCloud or Azure Government in classified or CUI programs is preferred.
Experience with ITAR/EAR export control compliance, including technology control plans, is preferred.
OPSEC Coordinator certification or Special Access Program security experience is preferred.
Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, or SAPPC are preferred.
Familiarity with Zero Trust concepts as they relate to federal security programs is a plus.

Benefits

Base salary range of $90,000 to $115,000.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or other protected class.
Written affirmative action program available for review upon request.

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