Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)
Apex Systems
2021-12-03 09:57:48
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Trades & Services
Job description
Apex's client a fortune 10 company is looking to direct hire a CSSO in support of a new 10 year award supporting DISA. This is a very secure opportunity with excellent benefits and perks. We are looking for a experienced individual with DOD and SCI experience to implement government and company security requirements associated with performance on classified contracts at the Top Secret/SCI and collateral levels.
This position requires an active Top Secret//SCI eligibility with Full Scope Poly.
An experienced Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) with knowledge, skills and abilities in the Department of Defense and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) arena.
Reporting directly to the Federal Security Manager
Collaborate with existing senior staff to implement government and company security requirements associated with performance on classified contracts at the Top Secret/SCI and collateral levels. The successful candidate will perform additional security duties as needed in establishing, implementing, and managing all security requirements and procedures associated with their assigned programs and facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Requirement, Knowledge and Skills
- The security office is accountable for day-to-day implementation and coordination of company guidelines and security practices as outlined in the customer and HPE corporate security manuals and security classification guides.
- Assist in preparing manuals and/or establishing procedures for handling, storing, and recordkeeping of classified material.
- Will the process individuals for personnel security clearances/special accesses; and provide oversight for secure area visit and/or entry control.
- Responsible for assisting with security awareness training and education classes, providing initial and recurring security briefings; investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventative action to be taken.
- Candidate must be able to work closely with government security counterparts, internal/external program managers, and other industry customers/partners to ensure program success.
- Security officer will be responsible for completing task related to the certification and accreditation of secure areas
- Experience as or working closely with a Facility Security Officer, as defined in the NISPOM.
- Experience working as a CSSO. Mandatory understanding of DNI directives and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
- EEO Employer
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