Facility Security Officer

Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) is a non-traditional defense contractor whose vision is a rapid innovator solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warriors need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warrior with such tools.

Founded in 2015, GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and to drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration and rapid prototyping, fielding and operations.

At GALT Aerospace, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. We look for people who have bold new ideas, with courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun. Our culture is based on Customer Focused Innovation, which thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we strive to do what others think is impossible. Our Programs are typically Rapid Development and Demonstrations of Advanced Integrated Communication Systems in a SWaP-constrained military airborne platform.

Job Location

San Diego, CA, Onsite.

Job Description

GALT seeks an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) who will ensure GALT is compliant with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and other relevant agency security requirements and regulations. This position is a direct report to GALT's Chief Operating Officer (COO). The FSO will be responsible for all aspects of GALT's security program including, but not limited to, Industrial Security, Cyber Security, Physical Security, International Security, Investigations & Counterintelligence, Business Analysis & Preparedness, and Special Programs. Ideally, the selected FSO would also have capabilities to perform Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) duties with support from the GALT Information Technology (IT) department. On a daily basis, the FSO will coordinate with GALT's Leadership Team, its customers, and government agencies to ensure compliance with security requirements and regulations.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Create and maintain GALT accounts: Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT), National Industrial Security System (NISS)
• Coordinate applications for employee security clearances and indoctrination
• Process GALT visit requests and coordinate visitors
• Provide recurring and as required training for physical security, cyber security, foreign travel preparation, classified material handling, insider threat, and other security related areas
• Manage GALT facility clearance authorizations using DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254), and process DD Form 254 specifications to GALT subcontractors
• Develop physical security, classified information storage, and supporting infrastructure plans
• Maintain Security-In-Depth posture for facility
• Perform other security related tasks and other tasks as directed by GALT's COO

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• DoD Secret Personnel Security Clearance required (TS desired), with ability to maintain clearance
• S. Citizenship
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience, preferably as an FSO
• Knowledge of 32 CFR 117 NISPOM Rule
• Knowledge of COMSEC concepts and methods
• Experience in developing solutions to problems of unusual complexity
• Proven positive relationships with government agencies

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Education

• Coursework in Industrial Security, Criminal Justice, Business, or related field
• Completion of CDSE FSO (Possessing) course of instruction
• Analytical and problem-solving skills related to physical security, information security, access and visitor control security issues
• Advanced training in Insider Threat
• Experience performing and interpreting vulnerability assessments
• Experience administering the operations of a security infrastructure
• Ability to perform as ISSM (preferred but not required)
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Team player with a positive and proactive attitude
• Ability to be productive in a dynamic environment
• Ability to plan, schedule and arrange activities in accomplishing objectives
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work well under pressure

Physical Requirements

• Person in this position needs to occasionally move about the facility
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

Pay Scale

At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $118,000-$135,000, and a specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location.