Government Special Security Administrator/Officer (GSSO)

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Eglin Village, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a GSSO to join a team to assist the 388th Electronic Warfare Squadron, 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing (350 SWW), at Eglin AFB, Florida. The 350 SWW is the technical focal point for all electronic warfare (EW) support of warfighter systems for the Combat Air Forces (CAF). The mission of the 350 SWW is to develop and test mission data (MD) to defeat enemy radar and infrared guided missile systems, thus enhancing aircrew and aircraft survivability in combat. This mission includes operational EW testing, MD development/validation/verification, force development evaluation execution and facilitating foreign materiel exploitation. The Government Special Security Officer (GSSO) is responsible for the oversight, management, and implementation of all security disciplines for assigned Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities. The GSSO ensures strict compliance with departmental and national-level security directives, acting as the primary security advisor to program leadership and ensuring the integrity of critical national security information.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
A Master's degree in information security, computer information systems, or a related field, such as IT, science, or engineering is required. A Bachelor's degree in a related field, with an additional 2 years' of relevant experience (total of 12) may satisfy Master's Degree requirement.
DoW 8140 Certification: Must hold a current certification that meets the intermediate technical support role requirement, such as CompTIA Security+, SSCP, GSEC, or GICSP.
10+ years of specialized security experience, with at least 5 years directly managing or supporting SAP/SCI environments
Comprehensive understanding of the NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 series, DoDM 5105.21, and ICD 704/705.
Strong written and verbal communication; ability to brief senior military/civilian leadership and conduct rigorous compliance audits.
Active TS/SCI required at hire.
Must be eligible for SAP access; Counterintelligence (CI) or Full-Scope Polygraph may be required.

Nice To Haves

CDSE SAP Security Professional Certification (SAPPC) or Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage daily security operations for SAP and SCI facilities in accordance with DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, DoDM 5105.21, and relevant Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs).
Conduct security reviews, annual self-inspections, and vulnerability assessments to ensure continuous compliance and operational readiness.
Develop, review, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and Program Protection Plans (PPPs).
Process Program Access Requests (PARs), manage indoctrinations, and maintain accurate personnel security (PERSEC) databases (e.g., DISS, JADE).
Oversee physical security (PHYSEC) operations for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs), ensuring strict adherence to ICD 705 standards.
Conduct initial, annual, and event-driven security briefings, foreign travel briefings, and debriefings for cleared personnel.
Administer a comprehensive Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program tailored to specific program threats, insider threats, and vulnerabilities.
Investigate security infractions and violations, drafting preliminary inquiries and reporting incidents to the Cognizant Security Authority (CSA).
Execute spill response procedures, coordinate damage assessments, and manage the secure transmission, storage, and destruction of classified materials.
Manage access control, intrusion detection systems, hardware accreditation, and facility co-utilization agreements (CUAs).