KAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced, and highly motivated Security Manager to join our team.
Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in Life Cycle Program Management, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Logistics and Sustainment, Enterprise Platforms and AI, and Additive Manufacturing services focused on optimizing customers’ program performance and mission through proven methodologies and ethical practices. Our headquarters is in California, MD, near Naval Air Station Patuxent River. We offer competitive salaries and benefits with outstanding growth potential.
The Security Manager will serve as KAIROS’ Facility Security Officer (FSO) responsible for administering and implementing the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and ensuring compliance with Government security requirements that support personnel, facilities, information, and classified operations. The Security Manager will support facility and personnel clearance processing and management, visit certifications, and security education and training.
Primary Duties:-
Process personnel security actions including visit requests, clearance verification, indoctrinations, debriefings, and access authorizations.
- Maintain classified document accountability, storage, destruction, reproduction, transmission, and inventory records.
- Coordinate classified visits, visitor control procedures, and foreign visitor requests.
- Conduct security briefings, annual refresher training, and security awareness education for program personnel.
- Work closely with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Government security personnel, KAIROS leadership, Contracts, prime contractors, and Human Resources to administer personnel security, physical security, document control, visitor management, classified material accountability, and security education programs.
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Perform self-inspections, security audits, and internal compliance assessments while identifying corrective actions.
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Maintain security records, Standard Practice Procedures (SPPs), emergency action plans, and facility accreditation documentation.
- Investigate and report security incidents, violations, and suspicious activities in accordance with Government reporting requirements.
- Serve as Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO). Coordinate insider threat awareness and training activities.
- Support subcontractor security coordination and ensure compliance with contractual security requirements.
- Prepare for and support DCSA security reviews, audits, and inspections
- Maintain accountability for COMSEC, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and classified materials, as applicable
- Promote security best practices and continuous process improvement to protect personnel, facilities, and classified information.
Skills and Qualifications:-
Strong understanding of personnel security processes, including clearance processing, onboarding, and reinvestigations.
- Ability to safeguard classified information and ensure compliance with security handling, storage, and transmission procedures.
- Strong customer relations, analytics, and documentation skills
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Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality
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Microsoft Office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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Ability to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
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Ability to work independently
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Ability to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlines
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Strong attention to detail
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Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issues
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Ability to adapt to evolving technology
Education and Experience:-
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, security management, homeland security, business administration, information security, or a related field.
- In lieu of a degree, additional years of experience as an FSO may be substituted
- Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience supporting industrial security, personnel security, physical security, or security administration for Government or Department of Defense programs.
- Experience administering facility security programs under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)
- Experience with the following: National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DISS (Defense Information System for Security), National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), National Industrial Security System (NISS), e-QIP/eAPP, SWFT, and other Government security systems
- Experience managing multiple classified contracts simultaneously
- Experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAP), SCI, or COMSEC requirements
- Completion of DCSA/Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) FSO Program Management and Industrial Security coursework, desired
Clearance:
This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. In order to complete the requirements for a government security clearance investigation, you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation. This position requires an Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
Compensation:
While skills, education, and experience are key factors, they are not the sole determinants of salary. Other determining factors include, but are not limited to location, contract budgets and requirements, and government labor category guidelines. The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $115,000.00. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation.
KAIROS, Inc. 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, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:
- Medical Coverage
- Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term Insurance
- Health Savings Account with Contribution by Employer
- 401K Plan with Employer Matching
- Annual Discretionary Bonuses
- Paid Time Off
- Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
- Certification reimbursement program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Rewards and recognition programs
- Community outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group
To learn more about our organization be sure to check out our website, https://www.kairosinc.net/
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