CSSO - Senior Security Manager

Two Six Technologies

$163K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years)
  • 4+ years in security roles
  • Knowledge of DoD SAP Manual and ICDs
  • Experience with JADE and DISS systems
  • COMSEC experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to respond to after hours alarms on a rotational basis

Responsibilities

  • Interpret and enforce security policies for program personnel
  • Interface with program managers and US Government Security Officers
  • Develop and maintain security plans and guidance
  • Conduct security education, briefings, and audits
  • Maintain control over classified materials and documentation
  • Lead security inspections and ensure compliance
  • Mentor junior security staff in security processes

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Tuition assistance and professional development
Full Job Description
Two Six Technologies is looking for a Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer (CSSO) for programs executed out of our Arlington, VA office. You will work closely with security management and assigned program staff on all aspects of special security operations and program protection. The ideal candidate will have a professional demeanor, good people skills, ability to communicate effectively, and be able to perform in a multi-tasked, dynamic environment.

This position is on-site and will work from our Arlington, VA office.

What you will do:
  • Interpret and enforce government and company security policies and provide direction and guidance to program personnel.
  • Interface with program managers and maintain liaison with US Government Program Security Officers.
  • Provide prime/subcontractor security support and direction including the development and maintenance of DD254's and security guidance.
  • Develop and revise program level security plans, procedures, and instructions.
  • Provide classification guidance to employees, develop and provide security education and awareness training, conduct security briefings, lead security self-inspections and audits, and investigate security incidents.
  • Maintain inventory and document control. Maintain proper marking, transmission, control, storage, distribution, and destruction of classified material.
  • Support request for proposal (RFP) relative to our SAP work.
  • Assist with security volumes for RFP's.
  • Conduct annual Special Access Program (SAP) self-inspections; ensure positive Government inspection outcomes.
  • Develop, coordinate, and execute Security Standard Operating Procedures for the secure spaces (SAPF/SCIF).
  • Prepare, review, coordinate, and assure execution of Operations Security (OPSEC) and Transportation Security Plans.
  • Perform the duties of a Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO) and Communications Security (COMSEC) Material Custodian.
  • Provide support in clearance processing, program access requests (PARs), visit certifications, and physical security, including alarm response for controlled areas associated with SAP/SCI.
  • Support other security disciplines within the SAP/SCI program, to include: Personnel Security, Physical Security, Information Assurance (IA), Communications Security (COMSEC), Document Control and Visitor Control.
  • Participate and lead build-outs and accreditations of SAPFs and SCIFs.
  • Lead program protection efforts and work independently, when required, to coordinate SAP management and security requirements with customers and stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior security staff in SAP/SCI security processes and procedures, as needed.

What you will need:
  • Bachelor's degree or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
  • 4+ years of related security experience
  • In-depth knowledge of the DoD SAP Manual and Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and the ability to apply the knowledge of government security requirements in a complex multi-level secure environment to ensure program compliance in non-routine situations
  • Experience with JADE and DISS
  • COMSEC experience
  • Ability to work independently to identify, assess, & resolve unique security situations with innovative solutions geared to facilitate contract performance within the bounds of security requirements
  • Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on clear and cogent presentation of complex information
  • Must be able to respond to after hour alarms on a rotational schedule
  • Ability to perform in a fast pace environment

What we would like:
  • Completion of CDSE SAP Orientation or SAP Mid-Level course(s)
  • ICD 705 course

Clearance Requirements:
  • Active Top Secret clearance


Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary Range

$163,000-$200,000 USD

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