Industrial Security Officer

The UNM Office of the Provost seeks an experienced professional for the position of Industrial Security Officer. This position will serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the university, which focuses on procedures, projects and education related to the assessment and safekeeping of classified documents. Reporting to the Provost (or designee), the FSO serves as a Key Management Personnel (KMP) and is delegated by The Board of Regents all duties and responsibilities pertaining to the protection of classified information under classified contracts awarded to the University of New Mexico. The FSO will ensure compliance with U.S. government standards as specified in the NISPOM/32CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule policies. The president of the university has formally designated this position as the Insider Threat Program Threat Senior Official (ITPSO) This position is responsible for management and coordination of all security related activities at the university. This includes management and assessment of security threats to the university. A candidate for this position must possess a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance. Duties and Responsibilities include: Provides leadership and coordination of the University’s Industrial Security, Export Control and security programs. Supervises and serves as the backup Export Control Officer Initiates and administers security clearances for UNM personnel Conducts ongoing security training to include new employee security education, briefings and annual required refresher briefing for cleared personnel. Conducts outreach to uncleared faculty and students to educate them on security matters within their research, focusing on disclosure of foreign influence to government agencies (NIH, NSF, DoD and DOE. Maintains classified document control inventory Performs intermittent and annual self-inspections and is the liaison with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) during annual security vulnerability assessments Manages classified contracts and prepares DD 254’s for subcontracts as required Manages incoming and outgoing visitor control Hosts classified meetings Maintains all paperwork for Facility Clearance in the NCAISS database Conducts investigations of security violations Monitors security threats, reporting suspicious activities and conducts risk mitigation and plans appropriate strategies and countermeasures for Main Campus and the Health Science Center. Serves as the University’s representative to the community and government agencies for industrial security matters. Serves as an advisor for university planning and policy-making as it pertains to security management issues related to the design and construction of physical facilities. Manages sensitive security records, databases, and performs and coordinates security inspections, investigations and surveys. Oversees industrial security functions of remote facilities; oversees electronic control access and intrusion. Coordinates and performs security inspections and investigations. In the capacity of ITPSO, this position is responsible for developing and managing the Insider Threat Program to gather relevant insider threat information across the university’s facilities (working with human resources, security, information security, university counsel) and ensures all cleared personnel are familiar with the program and with how to identify, mitigate and report the risk of an insider threat. Provides information and/or training such as security briefings, debriefings, and awareness training. May also represent the university’s programs to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies. Organizes and/or participates in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting events and/or conferences. May participate in development of budgets, and monitor and approve expenditures. May direct staff to perform various tasks and assignments