SSO/Special Security Officer – Corporate Physical Security

Voyager Technologies • Long Beach, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The SSO / Special Security Officer administers Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security programs and SCIF operations that enable classified aerospace and defense work in compliance with government and customer requirements. The position reports to the Senior Director, Security and is part of the Security team. It is initially onsite in El Segundo, California, and the work location is expected to change to Long Beach, California, within a year.

The role serves as the primary point of contact for SCI security matters, oversees SCIF accreditation and operations, coordinates personnel security actions and SCI access, safeguards SCI material, supports accreditation of SCI-level information systems, and conducts inspections, audits, incident investigations, briefings, and training. The officer also advises program leadership, liaises with government and customer security authorities, supports classified contracts and proposals, provides corporate security support, and backs up the FSO as needed.

Requirements

• 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, with the ability to brief leadership and government customers.
• One of the following education and experience combinations: bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, business, or a related field and 5 years of SCI security administration experience; master's degree in a related field and 3 years of experience; 9 years of SCI security administration experience in lieu of a degree; or high school diploma or equivalent.

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 re-accreditation, 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 nationwide options.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level