About the role#
This Skillbridge internship combines the responsibilities of a Facility Security Officer and an Information System Security Manager. You will implement and maintain security programs in compliance with NISPOM and other government regulations. The role involves partnering with senior management, government authorities, and internal teams to maintain operational security for authorized information systems. You will oversee day-to-day security operations, including physical security, personnel clearances, and information system monitoring.
What you'll do#
- Manage physical security, visitor control, and badge processing for employees and guests.
- Process personnel security clearances using DISS and assist with e-QIP applications.
- Develop and maintain compliance procedures, including SOPs, EAPs, and OPSEC plans.
- Conduct self-inspections and report on the facility security posture.
- Advise leadership on industrial security matters and serve as a liaison to DCSA representatives.
- Oversee information system security, including the preparation of ATO packages and maintenance of System Security Plans.
- Manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) through mitigation and risk acceptance.
- Perform vulnerability assessments, conduct manual STIG checklists, and deploy scanning tools for continuous monitoring.
- Ensure configuration management policies are followed and manage the disposal of information systems according to security protocols.
What you'll need#
- Active military status with Skillbridge eligibility.
- U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
- Working knowledge of CFR 32 Part 117 (NISPOM), ICDs, and associated industrial security regulations.
- Experience with government systems such as DISS, NCAISS, e-APP, NBIS, and SWFT.
- Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience as an assistant ISSO, Alternate ISSM, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with NIST Risk Management Framework, including NIST SP-800-171 and SP-800-53.
- Ability to meet STIG/JSIG/NISPOM requirements for information systems, including Microsoft Windows 10 security settings.
- Desirable qualifications include a bachelor's degree, FSO certification, and DoD 8570.1 certifications like Security+ or CISSP.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship located on-site in Fairfax, Virginia.
- The term is rolling.
- The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and may involve working in both office and manufacturing environments.
About Sparton
Sparton designs and manufactures maritime electronic systems. It focuses on sonobuoys for Anti-Submarine Warfare and products for Undersea Warfare. The company maintains operations in De Leon Springs, Florida. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people and functions as a privately held organization.
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