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SalaryContractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) / Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)
Who We Are:
Kudu Dynamics is a 100% employee-owned company, forged out of a decade of experience in computer network operations and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and enhanced capabilities throughout the entire USG arsenal. Our team of hackers, engineers, makers, and shakers have experience spanning centuries of research, development, and operations missions - across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded
Kudu Dynamics is a 100% employee-owned company, forged out of a decade of experience in computer network operations and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and enhanced capabilities throughout the entire USG arsenal. Our team of hackers, engineers, makers, and shakers have experience spanning centuries of research, development, and operations missions - across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded
platforms. Kudu Dynamics is uniquely qualified to anticipate tomorrow’s threats and build the next of capabilities.
Job Description:
Job Description:
This position is a junior to mid-level multidisciplinary security role, requiring a qualified and highly motivated Jr. to Mid-Level CPSO in support of Collateral, SCI, and SAP-SAR programs. The CPSO will be responsible for all facets of security for assigned programs and will serve as a key member of the Kudu Dynamics Program Security team. Additionally, the CPSO serving in this position will provide administration security support to other Kudu Dynamic CPSOs by reviewing and loading Personnel Security Questionnaires (PSQs) into JADE; preparing and submitting Program Access Requests (PARs), supporting customer directed compliance inspections; VAR processing and submittal; preparing and conducting security indoctrination briefings and debriefings; provide assistance in the preparation and delivery of annual Collateral, SCI, and SAP-SAR security refresher training; maintain access rosters; responsible for classified mail pickup; support classified inventories; escorting uncleared personnel; programming individual badges for Kudu’s ACS and IDS systems; and other duties as assigned or required.
The Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) will support Kudu’s Corporate FSO and the enterprise Facility
Clearance along with multiple special access programs. This position is responsible for supporting compliance with Security and Insider Threat Programs under the 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), including training, policies, and procedures to ensure security compliance for Kudu Dynamics personnel and facilities. You will support the company's interface with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), as well as acting as a key partner to multiple internal and external clients and stakeholders. The AFSO will support the FSO in the implementation, direction, administration, and development of industrial security policy and procedures for assigned programs that have contractually imposed security requirements in excess of normal National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements.
Clearance along with multiple special access programs. This position is responsible for supporting compliance with Security and Insider Threat Programs under the 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), including training, policies, and procedures to ensure security compliance for Kudu Dynamics personnel and facilities. You will support the company's interface with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), as well as acting as a key partner to multiple internal and external clients and stakeholders. The AFSO will support the FSO in the implementation, direction, administration, and development of industrial security policy and procedures for assigned programs that have contractually imposed security requirements in excess of normal National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- A U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance and SCI eligibility.
- Hold an Associates Degree in a related discipline (or equivalent work experience).
- Possess working knowledge of the NISPOM and 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, as well as security requirements outlined in DoD Manuals 5205.07 Volumes 1-4.
- Possess strong oral and written communications skills.
- Acceptance to potentially undergo life-style polygraph
- Perform Program Security administrative tasks and duties (i.e., filing, updating logs/lists, and ordering supplies).
- Coordinate with internal and external customers.
- Maintain personnel security records for Collateral/SAP-SAR/SCI related programs, to include the use of SIMS, DISS, NISS, and JADE.
- Perform initial access eligibility determinations and create PSQs, PARs, and SCI nominations.
- Process incoming and outgoing classified visit certifications.
- Conduct internal self-inspections and assist with Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security inspections.
- Maintain classified material accountability records to include inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records, and final disposition documentation.
- Maintain working knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of prime and subcontract DD254s.
- Ensure all classified materials are marked and controlled in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Review operational requirements and system specification documents to ensure applicable security requirements are addressed and incorporated into security processes.
- Interpret and implement security classification guidance.
- Assist in the development of Program Protection Plans (P2P) strategies and implementation.
- Assist with the investigation and documentation of security violations/incidents, providing recommendations for corrective actions to program personnel and management.
- Develop and maintain the program Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
- Attend, support and participate in program meetings, staff meetings, teleconferences, and more.
- Respond to walk-in customers and perform ad hoc security services as required.
- Develop and conduct formal, initial, and recurring security education and prepare training materials/events.
- Maintain the corporate program access control system.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of program Fixed Facility Checklists
- Maintains proficiency in all NISPOM procedures as well as physical and FOCI security policies and practices
- Ability to work early, extended, and flexible hours, when required
- Respond to alarms during and after regular working hours
Required Skills:
- Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn.
- Ability to assist with classified inventory, records, and disposition.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Intermediate competency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment in a variety of program areas.
- Ability to solve problems of varying levels of complexity.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Benefits We Provide:
- Equity at a company that is doing dynamic, fun, meaningful, and interesting work.
- A flexible work schedule, with the option to work remotely most days, if that’s your style.
- Your own yearly discretionary budget to buy the things that make you happy.
- Competitive salaries, premium healthcare options, 401k matching, and guaranteed annual bonus. We also offer 4 weeks of paid time off and 11 federal holidays to use whenever you want throughout the year.
- Awesome, enthusiastic coworkers and a company culture that promotes a jerk-free environment. Rattle the windows with the company band, participate in board game or movie nights, and help balance out the tea vs. coffee ratio at the Kudu Cafe.
Kudu provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
