Facility Security Administrator

ATI builds and manages collaborations that conducts research and development of new technologies to solve our nation's most pressing challenges. Our collaborations are custom-built teams of organizations from industry and academia that develop novel technologies for the federal government. Traditionally, these processes are complicated and burdensome.That's where ATI comes in. We simplify and streamline processes to make it all work. When you work at ATI, you become a part of something larger than yourself. Our collective work - no matter what department or division you work in - ultimately enables the warfighter, saves lives, and diversifies the industrial base.At our core, ATI is a service organization. We are in service to others; it's what we do, and it's who we are.

Position Description:
Serves as a key member of the ATI Business Services team in direct support of company goals and objectives. Supports the implementation of facility security programs in compliance with NISPOM and related government security requirements. Assists in administering personnel security clearance processes, SETA programs, and security systems (SIMS, DISS, NISS, NBIS). Helps manage DD254s, supports CUI and Insider Threat programs, and aids in security audits and inspections while providing day-to-day security support across the organization.

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system.

We offer a hybrid schedule (in-office & remote/work from home) or an onsite schedule and flexible hours. Candidates will need to reside near Charleston, SC to ensure work site flexibility.

Essential Functions:

Administers and coordinates facility security activities by implementing the applicable requirements of 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and the related USG security requirements.
Acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Security Education and Training Awareness (SETA) for the company; coordinates, manages, and implements ATI's annual Security Month activities.

Acts as the SME for the Security Information Management System (SIMS); liaisons with the SIMS representative and coordinates further integration with ATI systems as necessary.

Serves as the Alternate COMSEC Custodian.

Assists in the implementation of ATI's CUI program as well as its Insider Threat program, providing expertise and advice to employees and consortia members.

Serves as the DD254 SME. Performs Sub-Contractor Management through creating and issuing DD254s under ATI's OTA model to ensure compliance with government regulations/requirements. Provide prime and subcontractor security support and direction including the development and maintenance of DD254s.

Supports personnel security clearance processes and ensures cleared personnel are provided clear, applicable, and effective training; initially and regularly thereafter.

Provides security orientation to new employees and transfers including badging, clearance requirements, fingerprinting, reporting requirements, terminations, and debriefings.

Prepares for and supports government inspections, reviews, and audits of the security program and addresses any action items. Maintains good communication with on-site and organizational leadership.

Administers, executes, and ensures adherence to company and government regulations, policies, and procedures regarding the protection of company, customer and government information and assets. This includes proprietary, sensitive, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and classified information.

Must be able to provide security advice and assistance to teammates across the enterprise.

Expertise with Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), National Industrial Security System (NISS), Security Information Management System (SIMS), Army Centralized Contracts and Security (ACCS) Portal, Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) and Electronic Application (eAPP).

Assist in the development and revision of security plans, procedures, and instructions. Recommend modifications to security operating procedures or policies to the FSO.

Support the FSO in conducting regular security audits and inspections. Conduct self-inspections, apply risk mitigation methodologies, and implement security measures.

Additional Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of industrial security experience as a cleared defense contractor within the National Industrial Security Program or Master's Degree with 2+ years' industrial security experience or 8+ years' industrial security experience with a Associates degree or H.S. diploma.

Degree obtained in security or related field a plus.

Center for the Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) FSO for Possessing Facilities Certification

Active U.S. Government security clearance: ability to attain/maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Industrial Security certification preferred.

Information Assurance Management/Technical (IAM/IAT) Security Certification a plus.

Communications Security (COMSEC) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience a plus.

Must be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.

This position is subject to a background check that includes a review of criminal records. In reviewing an applicant's criminal history, the company will consider prior criminal convictions that have a relationship to the job duties and responsibilities of the position. The company considers the nature of the crime, the time that has elapsed since the crime and the job duties for the position at issue in making an individualized determination. Individuals may be excluded when the company determines, based on the above factors, that hiring, transferring or promoting the applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees or its customers and vendors.

If you are a qualified candidate, we encourage you to apply even if you have a prior criminal conviction(s). Convictions will not automatically disqualify the candidate, However, conviction(s) will be considered and balanced against the age of the candidate at the time of the offense, time elapsed since the offense, type of offense, potential impacts of such on the work environment, sensitivity of the position(s) available/sought, and similar independent factors relevant to the employment requirements at ATI.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular physical activity to include walking, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting.

Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

Must be able to occasionally move/lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

This position is located in an air-conditioned, environmentally controlled atmosphere. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the distraction level in the work environment is often heavy.

ATI is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

ATI complies with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination provision mandated by Executive Order 13665.

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. If you require accommodations to complete this application, please contact Human Resources at (843) 760-4350 or email hr@ati.org.

Anticipated starting salary is in range commensurate with education and experience:
$70,000 - $75,000