Job Description

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Job Summary:

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) directs security measures necessary for implementing applicable requirements of 32 CFR 117 (NISPOM) and related Federal requirements for the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The FSO is responsible for providing security support including, but not limited to, physical security, access control, fielding of daily security request/issues, investigations, personnel security, operational security, and asset control. Responsibility includes aligning security functional goals and objectives with strategic priorities, assessing, and minimizing risk and liability, all while providing protection to personnel, information, facilities, and other business operation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the administration and coordination of the DOD, DOE, or other industrial security programs and activities to ensure compliance with 32 CFR 117 and other government and company security policies and procedures.

• Coordinate due diligence and risk assessments whose objective is to identify improvements in the existing physical security controls in place for non-NISP security function at assigned facilities.

• Maintain and provide security classification guidance of DD254's, Security Classification Guides, and other documents related to security requirements for assigned programs.

• Operate and maintain a security education, training, and awareness program to include indoctrinations, annual refresher training, debriefings, courier, travel, and event specific briefings.

• Manage the personnel security clearance process; prepare and submit nomination packets per contract requirements; identify and resolve issues prior to personnel clearance submission; provide employee security indoctrinations, and debriefings; and administer and manage all relevant databases and clearance monitoring sources.

• Provide Security guidance to and regularly interact with Program Managers, Contracts and Sales, Engineering/Production, Management, and Human Resources.

• Investigate security infractions/violations, prepare reports specifying the potential for loss or compromise, and provide associated corrective actions.

• Maintain Communication Security (COMSEC) inventory, distribution, and destruction, in compliance with government regulations/requirements.

• Safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), proprietary, and third party and company information from unauthorized disclosures.

• Develop, implement, and administer an Operational Security (OPSEC) program, security education, procedures, and physical controls to ensure compliance with government regulations/requirements and Mercury Corporate Security policies.

• Provide innovation and effective security awareness training to educate, refresh, and motivate personnel to protect people, property, and information.

• Obtain rulings, approvals, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies.

• Maintain active membership and involvement as a representative of Mercury Corporate Security in security related organizations.

• Act as a Liaison with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other government agencies as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Top-Secret Clearance Eligibility
• Ideally a minimum of 6 years of experience in security field with particular focus on 32 CFR Part 117, and other governmental regulations related to security functions.

• Knowledge of US Government regulations, DCSA, IC and/or federal law enforcement security practices, and expertise with Defense Information Security System (DISS), National Industrial Security System (NISS) and other relevant systems is required.

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication/presentation skills with proven ability to influence, shape and execute an enterprise-wide corporate security program.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work, adjust quickly, and adapt to changing priorities, working well both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum of 2 years of SAP experience

Travel Requirements:

• Periodic travel Mercury facilities will be required on an as needed basis. Should not exceed 10%. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Pay Grade Range Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position
* $87,100.00 - $182,900.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees
* $97,600.00 - $204,800.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA
* $102,800.00 - $215,800.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ Additional Information Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:

* the role and related responsibilities;
* prior work experience;
* education, training, skills and certifications;
* internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles;
* geographic location; and
* alignment with market data.


In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including:


* bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions);
* health, life and disability insurance;
* company-paid holidays and time off;
* 401(k) retirement plan;
* discounted employee stock purchase plan;
* tuition reimbursement; and
* access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.


Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.


Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location) Why Mercury? Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

(978) 256-1300

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Full time, Work experience placement, Casual work, Work at office, Remote work, Worldwide

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