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Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability.
Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defence, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy. The company’s software powers generation after generation of the safest, most secure systems in the world. Examples include playing a key role in NASA space missions such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers. We’ve achieved recent 5G milestones including the world’s first successful 5G data session with Verizon and building one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world with Vodafone.
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Wind River Systems, a subsidiary of Aptiv PLC, is a California-based software company which develops embedded systems and cloud software consisting of real time operating systems (RTOS), industry-specific software, simulation technology, development tools and middleware.
Aptiv and Wind River are recruiting the leader of the Wind River Federal (interim name) business which is being set up a proxy organization, independent of the parent company. This business will re-sell Wind River products to be used by or for the U.S. government. These products may be delivered through the professional services organizations of Wind River Systems (case of unclassified programs) or via the Wind River business (in the case of classified programs).
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a highly motivated leader who will play an integral role in ensuring the effective implementation and operation of a FOCI mitigation agreement . The Facility/Security Officer (FSO/SO) and will report to the President and Senior Management Official (SMO) of the newly created business unit and be responsible for ensuring business unit compliance to an existing National Security Agreement (NSA) as well as the Proxy Agreement. This position will additionally be responsible for overseeing the company’s Security Program and its compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) for protecting classified information and company assets, and be responsible for overseeing a Trade Compliance Program within a startup environment.
In addition to serving as the principle advisor to the Government Security Committee (GSC), an FSO/SO is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the FOCI mitigation agreement requirements. This includes managing access control systems, overseeing personnel security clearances, conducting security briefings, and ensuring that security measures meet the required standards for classified information. The FSO works closely with security agencies, contractors, and personnel to maintain a secure environment and mitigate security risks to the facility.
ABOUT YOU
Responsibilities:
- Abide by and enforce the mitigation agreement in place;
- Ensure the Facility's officers, directors, and employees comply with the provisions of the Facility's mitigation agreement;
- Advise the GSC
- Prepare and lead company interactions and briefings with the Senior Management, CFIUS Monitoring Agency (CMA), Government Security Committee (GSC)
- Oversee and guide the implementation of Secure Software Development practices across all relevant departments
- Assist the GSC in the development and implementation of the Technology Control Plan (TCP), Electronic Communications Plan (ECP), and Visitation Procedures;
- Ensure Affiliated Services being provided between the FOCI Company and the Affiliates that have been approved in advance by the GSC and DCSA;
- For instances with potential FOCI Collocation, assist the GSC in developing and submitting a Facilities Location Plan (FLP) for DCSA review and approval;
- Develop and manage an effective Insider Threat program to protect sensitive company and government information and software
- Ensure company-wide adherence to NIST SP 800-171 standards, focusing on protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems and organizations
- Conduct regular internal audits to assess compliance with the NSA, SSA, NIST SP 800-171, and other relevant regulations
- Maintain day-to-day oversight to ensure all Affiliated Services, FLPs, TCPs, ECPs, and Visitation Procedures are fully implemented and effectively mitigate the FOCI;
- Ensure that DCSA (through the IS Rep) is advised of any known attempts to violate any provision of the Facility's mitigation agreement or relevant U.S. government contract provisions related to security, U.S. export control laws, or the NISP; and
- Communicate any material changes to the IS Rep early and often
- Supervise and direct security measures necessary for implementing the applicable requirements of the NISPOM and related USG security requirements to ensure the protection of classified information. This includes, at a minimum:
- Ensure a system of controls are in place to protect, control, and safeguarding classified information from loss or compromise, and access to classified information is afforded only to cleared and authorized persons.
- Ensure written security procedures are documented when required by DCSA.
- Ensure security training is provided to cleared employees consisting of initial briefings, refresher briefings, debriefings, and special briefings (when required).
- Ensure personnel security clearance eligibility and access records are adequately maintained in the system of record.
- Ensure a formal self-inspection is conducted at least annually (once a calendar year).
- Familiarity with FCL, CFIUS, export controls, sanctions, or other related USG processes
- Experience in liaising with government agencies and committees on compliance matters
Qualifications:
- BS/MS - Ideally with a focus area in National Security, Cybersecurity, Law, or International Relations
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in compliance, with at least 3 years specifically in national security compliance or related government contracting roles
- Experience as a Compliance Officer in the area of national security
- Able to work independently
- A self-motivated work ethic
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive demeanour in order to interact with a variety of positions and levels within WRF as visitors
- Excellent verbal and written communications
- Excellent Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Exercises solid judgment, discretion and confidentiality
- A polished professional who provides exceptional customer service
- Bachelor’s degree and Industrial Security professional certification preferred
- Must hold or be eligible for a US DOD Security Clearance
- This position is not remote-eligible
BENEFITS
- Named Top Workplace for the 8th year in a row
- Wind River’s commitment to DEIB
- 100% Employee covered Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
- Flexible Time Off policy* + 12 observed Holidays
- 401K with company match *
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) *
- Wellness Benefits through Unmind