CareerPlan

Contractor Special Security Officer

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Contract$129k2026-10-15 → 2026-11-11
On-siteFreelance / independent contractorSecurity clearance required

Core

Manage, direct, and administer security programs and procedures for Special Access Programs (SAP) beyond standard NISPOM requirements, including personnel, physical, and OPSEC planning.

Role type

Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer (CSSO)

Builds

Security programs and procedures for classified defense initiatives

Domain

Defense / Special Access Program Security

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

SAP security policy interpretation, personnel security administration, physical security management, SCIF/SAP facility compliance, security incident investigation, government liaison, classified material accountability, SOP development

Preferred skills

Extended hours availability, travel readiness

Technologies

SIMS, DISS, JADE, DD254

Responsibilities

Validate SAP access and process polygraph requests, manage physical security and access control, conduct security briefings, maintain classified material records, investigate security incidents, prepare DD254s, conduct self-inspections and government assessments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC