Industrial Security Officer

Requisition ID

req35228

Working Title

Industrial Security Officer

Position Grade

15

Position Summary

The UNM Office of the Provost seeks an experienced professional for the position of Industrial Security Officer. This position will serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the university, which focuses on procedures, projects and education related to the assessment and safekeeping of classified documents. Reporting to the Provost (or designee), the FSO serves as a Key Management Personnel (KMP) and is delegated by The Board of Regents all duties and responsibilities pertaining to the protection of classified information under classified contracts awarded to the University of New Mexico. The FSO will ensure compliance with U.S. government standards as specified in the NISPOM/32CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule policies. The president of the university has formally designated this position as the Insider Threat Program Threat Senior Official (ITPSO) This position is responsible for management and coordination of all security related activities at the university. This includes management and assessment of security threats to the university.

• Provide leadership and coordination of the University's Industrial Security, Export Control, and security programs.
• Supervise and serve as the backup Export Control Officer.
• Initiate and administer security clearances for UNM personnel.
• Conduct ongoing security training, including new-employee security education, briefings, and annual required refresher briefings for cleared personnel.
• Conduct outreach to uncleared faculty and students on security matters within their research, focusing on disclosure of foreign influence to government agencies (NIH, NSF, DoD, DOE).
• Maintain classified document control inventory.
• Perform intermittent and annual self-inspections and serve as liaison with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) during annual security vulnerability assessments.
• Manage classified contracts and prepare DD-254s for subcontracts as required.
• Manage incoming and outgoing visitor control.
• Host classified meetings.
• Maintain all paperwork for Facility Clearance in the NCAISS database.
• Conduct investigations of security violations.
• Monitor security threats, report suspicious activities, and conduct risk mitigation; plan strategies and countermeasures for Main Campus and the Health Sciences Center.
• Serve as the University's representative to the community and government agencies for industrial security matters.
• Advise on university planning and policymaking related to security management in the design and construction of physical facilities.
• Manage sensitive security records and databases; coordinate security inspections, investigations, and surveys.
• Oversee industrial security functions of remote facilities, including electronic access control and intrusion systems.
• Coordinate and perform security inspections and investigations.
• As ITPSO, develop and manage the Insider Threat Program, collaborating with HR, security, information security, and university counsel to ensure cleared personnel understand how to identify, mitigate, and report insider-threat risks.
• Provide information and/or training such as security briefings, debriefings, and awareness training; represent the university's programs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize and participate in outreach activities, including developing communications and training materials and planning or promoting events and conferences.
• Participate in budget development; monitor and approve expenditures.
• Direct staff to perform various tasks and assignments.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance upon hire into this position.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must maintain Department of Defense security clearance.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance (Selected candidate must be able to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance upon hire into this position and must maintain Department of Defense security clearance.)
• Experience maintaining personnel and facility clearances and protection of classified information.
• Demonstrated consistent accuracy and attention to detail while maintaining a very high level of productivity.
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification
• Experience conducting security incident inquiries.
• Knowledge of access controls and intrusion detection systems.
• Ability to work independently to identify, assess and resolve security situations.

Additional Requirements

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Provost Office Staff (688A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $5, $8,366.80

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

1/5/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To be considered please include your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3-5 professional references.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.