Azure Summit Technology is a mature, growing small business with locations in Melbourne, Florida, and Fairfax, Virginia. Azure develops and delivers high-performance RF hardware, firmware, and software products, and innovative, practical, multi-function RF systems solutions that address emerging missions of national importance for customers across the Department of Defense. We are a diverse team of highly qualified RF systems engineers and mission subject matter experts (SMEs) with backgrounds in electrical, mechanical, RF, hardware, software, firmware and systems engineering, working together within a creative, innovative and highly collaborative culture, to deliver cutting edge solutions for our customers. To do this, we hire people with a passion to succeed. We look for problem solvers. People who have unique perspectives and diverse experience.

Are you in?

Do you work well in a team environment and on your own as an individual contributor? Do you know how to set the bar high and achieve goals for yourself and bring others along with you? Do you work hard and play hard? Do you want to help the company succeed and build your skill set and further your career at the same time? Azure Summit Technology just might be the place for you.

What do we do?

Azure Summit Technology provides a wide range of multi-channel, software-defined radio solutions for applications including surveillance, communications, radar, direction finding, emitter location, and interference cancellation. Systems can be tailored to meet a variety of requirements for bandwidth, dynamic range, number of channels, and computational resources. Supported platforms range from resource-constrained small UAVs and wearable devices to manned aircraft and submarines. Azure also offers innovative signal processing solutions to challenging problems in the realm of radio frequency spectrum awareness.

What will you do?

Azure Summit Technology is currently seeking an Alternate Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Alternate Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO). The successful candidate will be responsible for Azure Summit’s security efforts, reporting directly to the Security Manager/Facility Security Officer. This position is located in our Melbourne, Florida, facility. There may be occasional travel to our Fairfax, Virginia, headquarters facility or other locations as necessary across the United States.

The successful applicant will become part of a world class team and work collaboratively with an outstanding group of geographically dispersed employees to support the development and production of advanced electronic systems for the DoD and other customers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, direction, administration, and development of security programs and procedures for those assigned programs that have contractually imposed security requirements in excess of normal National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, changing priorities, and a team environment.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist as the primary interface with government agencies regarding assigned program security matters and requirements for SCI and SAP programs
• Complete the PAR process, SCI Nomination packages, prepare for inspections, conduct internal audits, process visit requests, conduct security briefings, refreshers, and debriefings
• Maintain access rosters, classified mail, and IDS/access management systems
• Perform program security administrative tasks and duties i.e., filing, updating logs/lists, supplies, coordination with internal and external customers
• Interpret and implement security classification guidance via the DD254’s provided
• Assist with updating the Security Standard Practices and Procedures Manual, SPP, and updating/maintaining the SCI and SAP Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Emergency Action Plans
• Investigate and document security violations/incidents, providing recommendations for corrective actions to program personnel/management
• Responsible for daily security operations and NISP/NISPOM compliance, 32 CFR, Part 117 for the facility
• Prepare and participate in yearly DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments
• Maintain personnel security records for SAP/SAR/SCI-related programs to include the use of SIMS and DISS
• Submit employees for clearances and periodic reinvestigations through DISS as required
• Perform initial access eligibility determinations and create PARs and SCI nomination packages
• Conduct internal self-inspections and assist with Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments
• Train and orient employees in security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government and customer regulations
• Conduct secure equipment (e.g., secure telephone and encryption devices) and classified keying material inventories, inspections, and other COMSEC related support and oversight functions
• Maintain classified material accountability records to include inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records, and final disposition documentation
• Working knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of prime and subcontract DD254s
• Ensure all classified materials are marked and controlled in accordance with contractual requirements
• Review operational requirements and system specification documents to ensure applicable security requirements are addressed and incorporated into security processes

Basic Requirements

• US citizenship, due to nature of the work and contract requirement
• Active TOP SECRET clearance, due to the nature of the work and contract requirement
• Must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain additional Security Clearance accesses associated with customers
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years’ facility security experience
• Must possess practical knowledge and experience with DSS Portal NCAISS, DISS, e-QIP, SIMS, SWFT or (equivalent system)
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of the NISPOM and 32 CFR, Part 117.
• Must possess NISPOM required Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Alternate COMSEC Custodian Certification
• More than 5 years’ facility security experience
• Completed CPSO and SAP related training through CDSE STEPP
• Ability to analyze and report on complex security issues to a high level
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills

Azure Summit Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disabled Employer. Azure Summit Technology provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Azure Summit Technology expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. To request accommodation, contact Julia Bergeman, 571-308-1408, julia.bergeman@azuresummit.com.