Contractor Special Security Officer
About The Position
Anduril is seeking a Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer (CSSO) to support special access program initiatives in Costa Mesa, California. The role manages, directs, administers, and develops security programs and procedures for assigned programs with contractual security requirements beyond 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule), including requirements under DoDM 5205.07, applicable Intelligence Community Directives, Security Classification Guides, and Statements of Work. Key areas include personnel security, physical security, operational security, and program protection planning. The CSSO interfaces with government agencies and collaborates with other Anduril CSSOs to manage all security aspects of assigned programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position interprets and implements applicable security guidance; manages personnel and physical security functions; maintains classified material, facility, and program records; supports program managers and personnel with classification and program requirements; investigates incidents; provides security training; and coordinates with IT, information systems security personnel, and physical security teams. The CSSO also conducts self-inspections and supports government and customer security assessments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent education and work experience.
- At least four years of experience working with special programs in an ACSSO or CSSO role.
- Ability to work independently and knowledge of the full range of security principles, including identifying and evaluating program risks and vulnerabilities, implementing mitigations, and disseminating security procedures and processes.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with government security counterparts.
- DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, a current investigation, and the ability to maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with Special Program accesses.
Nice To Haves
- Willingness to work extended hours in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment across varied program areas.
- Willingness to travel on company business; travel varies and is probably less than 15%.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and implement security guidance under applicable ICDs, SEADs, 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule), DoDM 5205.07, and other relevant policies and processes.
- Perform customer personnel security program functions, including validating SAP access and requirements, processing eligibility and polygraph requests, conducting nomination interviews, submitting investigative requests, and delivering SAP security briefings.
- Provide day-to-day physical security support for badging, access control, and visitor control; keep SCIF/SAP facility documentation current.
- Support program managers and personnel with classification guidance, visit certifications, foreign travel reporting, proposal support, and other program requirements.
- Ensure SAP material is controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, safeguarded, and destroyed appropriately.
- Investigate security incidents and prepare required reports.
- Build and maintain relationships with government security counterparts.
- Provide security awareness training as required by regulations and customer requests.
- Coordinate with IT and the ISSO to ensure equipment brought into secure areas is authorized and approved.
- Assist with guidance on ICD 705 modifications and upgrades at company sites.
- Collaborate with the ISSO/ISSM on information systems management.
- Maintain special access program personnel security records using SIMS, DISS, JADE, and other applicable systems.
- Conduct internal self-inspections and manage government Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments on behalf of Anduril.
- Maintain classified material accountability records, including inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records, and final disposition documentation.
- Maintain working knowledge of preparing and maintaining prime and subcontract DD254s.
- Develop and maintain the program Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
- Work with the physical security team to maintain program access control and alarm systems.
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, available at little to no cost to employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
