Introduction

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Your Role and Responsibilities

The Contractor Security Officer (CSO) position is required to support safeguarding of US classified information within IBM's SCIF facilities. This position supports both physical and personnel security for multiple contracts and customers across multiple IBM business units.

This position if responsible for: Development and implementation of security plans supporting SCIF operations, responding to after-hours alarms, maintaining physical access control systems, to include the production and maintenance of personnel and visitor badges, preparation and updating facility documentation to maintain SCIF accreditation and/or for IC customer security inspections (i.e.: Fixed Facility Checklists), providing security oversight and guidance to employees, on-site team personnel and subcontractors, documentation, investigation, and reporting security infractions, incidents, and violations, recording and monitoring access to the facility and controlled area, managing incoming and outgoing Visit Authorization Requests, performing duties as required in the clearance security information systems, conducting required security briefings and debriefings for IBM personnel, liaison with the customer's security office and other customer/program management and contract partners, supporting periodic self-inspections of security programs and classified inventories, preparing for annual security inspections, documenting and maintaining all classified material for inventory and historical purposes, guiding and training IBM employees on security policies and procedures governing the facility and contract, conducting security interviews and physical inspections, and supporting all aspects of industrial security programs in compliance with the 32 CFR, Part 117 (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD's) and other applicable government security policies and procedures.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

• 10+ years of industrial security experience.

• Excellent Communication Skills both spoken and written.

• Knowledge on the physical ICD705 security requirements to obtain physical accreditation of secure areas.

• Experience working with a security system of record in coordination with JPAS, DISS, NISS, NCCS, eQIP, and other government security systems of record.

• Must be familiar with the NISPOM and able to interpret government policy (NISPOM, ICD, SEAD, etc.).

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Works well with a team and independently.

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Applications.

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Location StatementIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. US Citizenship Required.

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