Director of Security
and Facilities
Job Location: Starkville, MS
Camgian is seeking a Director of Security & Facilities Director to lead and manage the corporate security operations, ensuring the protection and compliance of our company’s facilities, assets, personnel, and information. The director will be responsible for implementing the industrial security program and ensuring company and customer security requirements are met. The successful candidate will interface with all levels of Camgian personnel and government management personnel to ensure contract security compliance with National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD Manual 5205.07, Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254) and Program Classification Guides. The position requires a self-motivated candidate that can work in an independent or team environment with minimal direction. The candidate will be required to conduct security self-inspections, apply risk mitigation methodologies, support customer assessments, and implement security measures to meet requirements. The director will oversee all aspects of security governance, including risk assessment, incident response, and security training, while also acting as the primary point of contact for security-related matters with government agencies and internal stakeholders. The candidate must possess the confidence to make critical security decisions concerning high value contracts and to implement security procedures that will prevent unauthorized access to company and government facilities or information. The candidate will also serve as a Facilities Security Officer (FSO).
We are looking for a leader who not only understands the importance of security but also embraces innovation. The successful candidate will be proactive in identifying opportunities to automate routine security tasks, streamline compliance processes, and integrate advanced technologies to enhance security operations. This includes automating monitoring, reporting, and incident response activities to increase efficiency and reduce the potential for human error. This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer and be a key contributor to Camgian’s mission to deliver secure, reliable products and services to our customers.
Qualifications
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Self-starter with ability to work independently, customer service orientated
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Commitment to security - creating and delivering the highest value to customers
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Be able to interpret company and government security policies and apply them to program operations
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Provide clear guidance to company employees, and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate
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Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM, other relevant DoD security guidance as well as the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) standards
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Experience serving as CSSO/CPSO
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Strong understanding of Physical Security requirements to include collateral Closed Areas and ICD 705 to meet contractual needs
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Thorough understanding of security databases such as JPAS, eQIP, eFCL and ISFD
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Administer day-to-day security programs: personnel processing, program reviews, document control system, audits & self-inspections, violation investigations & reports, receipt/dispatch/destruction/mail logs, visit certs, etc.
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Experience creating and conducting initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings and refresher briefings, as appropriate
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Ability to develop and establish an effective security awareness, training, and education program
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Strong communications skills, both oral and written
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Minimum 5 years of experience in Industrial Security (10 years preferred)
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Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) required Facility Security Officer (FSO) certification with minimum 2 years of experience as an FSO
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Education/Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in Security Administration or related area
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U.S. Citizenship: United States citizenship is required due to the nature of the security responsibilities and interactions with government agencies
Desired Skills
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CSSO/CPSO training certificate
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COMSEC Custodian certificate or experience
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Industrial Security Professional (ISP) Certification
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Courier preparation procedures
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Experience developing and implanting OPSEC plans
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Knowledge of Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems
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Experience with SCIF / Secure Area construction
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Experience conducting investigations
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Experience with Automation Tools
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Cybersecurity Expertise
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Cloud Security Knowledge
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Compliance with CMMC and NISPOM
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Top Secret Security Clearance: Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, or the ability to obtain and maintain such a clearance.
Key Responsibilities
Experience in the following areas is strongly desired.
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Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive security program
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Automation of Security Processes such as monitoring, reporting, and incident response
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Risk Assessment and Mitigation
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Compliance Management
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Incident Response
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Security Training and Awareness
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Collaboration and Communication: serve as the primary point of contact for all security-related matters
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Surveillance and Access Control: Oversee the deployment and management of surveillance systems
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Policy Development and Enforcement
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Conduct Regular Audit and Compliance Reviews
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Budget Management: Develop and manage the security budget
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Emergency Preparedness: Develop & maintain emergency preparedness plans, including disaster recovery & business continuity plans, to ensure effective response to security incidents or disruptions.
Exceptional work ethic, willingness to learn, tenacity not to quit, aptitude to surpass, and strong desire to work in a fast-paced environment are necessary for success. Collaboration and cross-pollination with other teams will be frequent; thus, communication, openness, and willingness to share both success and failure is a must. We are a team-centric organization, there are no individuals, we win and lose together.