Federal Security Officer

2 hours, 52 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Cybersecurity
Appgate

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

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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