SSO/Special Security Officer – Corporate Physical Security
About The Position
The SSO / Special Security Officer administers Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs and SCIF operations, enabling classified aerospace and defense work in compliance with government and customer requirements. The role is part of the Security team, reports to the Senior Director, Security, and is based initially onsite in El Segundo, California. The work location is expected to change to Long Beach, California, within a year. The role manages SCIF security and accreditation, SCI personnel and material controls, security inspections and incident response, and security training and liaison activities. It also supports classified contracts and proposals, provides corporate security support including office access control and visitor management, and serves as backup to the FSO as needed. Travel of up to 10% may be required, including occasional travel between El Segundo, Long Beach, and Folsom, California.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, business, or a related field and 5 years of SCI security administration experience; or a master's degree in a related field and 3 years of experience; or 9 years of SCI security administration experience in lieu of a degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Active U.S. Government TS security clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Hands-on experience managing SCIFs, including accreditation actions.
- Working knowledge of ICD 703, ICD 705, and NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117).
- Experience supporting classified programs in the aerospace or defense industry.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief leadership and government customers.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain access to SCI facilities.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting and eligible to obtain required export authorizations.
Nice To Haves
- Previously held SCI with CI Poly.
- Previous special access program experience.
- Experience with Intelligence Community customers.
- Experience supporting FSO functions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for SCI security matters and administer SCIF policies and procedures in accordance with ICD 703, ICD 705, and applicable program security guides.
- Manage SCIF accreditation and reaccreditation, including construction security plans, fixed facility checklists, and coordination.
- Process and track SCI indoctrinations, debriefings, visit certifications and requests, and access approvals through government and customer channels.
- Coordinate personnel security actions, including clearance submissions, periodic reinvestigations, continuous vetting, and foreign travel and contact reporting.
- Oversee the control, handling, transmission, storage, and destruction of SCI material.
- Support accreditation of SCI-level information systems with the ISSM/ISSO.
- Conduct security inspections, self-inspections, and audits, and drive corrective actions to closure.
- Investigate and report security incidents, infractions, and violations, and recommend preventive measures.
- Deliver security briefings and training and advise program leadership on security requirements.
- Serve as liaison to DCSA, Cognizant Security Authorities, and government customers.
- Provide support to classified contracts and proposal efforts.
- Provide corporate security support, including access control and visitor management at the El Segundo office.
- Act as a backup to the FSO as needed.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with access to more than 12,700 options nationwide and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
- Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
- Competitive total compensation package; salary range is $120,000–$170,000, excluding benefits and bonus/incentive.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
