Security – Manager of Special Projects

Req 7253

The Society of Satellite Professionals International conducted a poll of its members to select the 25 most significant events of the past quarter century ending 2012. Since the results were tallied SSPI has been counting down the top 25. The creation and launch of ViaSat-1 was selected as the 15th most significant milestone in the entire industry over the past 25 years. And when you look over the list, a few of the milestones are infamous rather than innovative, so as inventions go, that moves us up even a few notches higher!

Keeping our systems, technology and employees safe is a key priority for ViaSat.You are resolute in your determination to implement and adhere to ViaSat’s Security Program which includes all aspects of Comsec, Information, Administrative, Physical and Personnel Security. As a security professional you have a broad range of responsibilities and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers as well as government agencies. You will assume the roles of ACSSO/ACPSO for SAP and SCI activities. We’ll count on you to ensure strict compliance withgovernment, customer and company security policies and procedures including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), NISPOM Supplement, Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID’s), Joint Air Force-Army-Navy (JAFAN’s), ICD’s, Program Security Directives/Guides contractually imposed by customers and the ViaSat Corporate Standard Practice Procedures (SPP). In this role, you’ll have oversight of SAP & SCI activities to support development, review, and maintenance of program security documentation. You will administer and coordinate applicable aspects of security activities in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal security regulations, directives, and manuals for safeguarding National Security Information. Projects in security include: drafting, obtaining CSA approval and implementing Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans, Reviewing and interpreting Security Classification Guides and Program Protection Plans, Performing and overseeing program duties (document control, records maintenance, visitor control, etc.), analyzing and investigating security issues, and setting up Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF)

Requirements:

  • 8+ of professional classified security experience in a corporate or government environment; DoD, or other industrial security program, and in-depth knowledge of the DoD or other government security regulatory manuals.
  • Understanding of the NISP, NISPOM, NISPOM SUP, JAFAN, DCID’s and ICD’s and a thorough knowledge of established policies, procedures, and practices for safeguarding National Security Information
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience
  • US Citizenship with Top Secret Clearance

Preferences:

  • Completion of CSSO or CPSO training courses

Our Carlsbad, CA office is just 30 minutes north of San Diego and 5 minutes from the beach.We know there is more to life than work and with full gym access, volleyball/basketball courts and meal services onsite you’ll never want to leave our beautiful campus. You can also reach out to help others in the community by being involved in our VPartners program.

Drive your career to ViaSat where every day you know your expertise makes a difference to the company, your team and our customers!If you are excited by this opportunity, submit your resume.It only takes a few minutes and could start you on your new path to a fulfilling career at ViaSat.

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