Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer
Core
Designated alternate to the primary CSSO serving as the single security focal point for technical interactions across program teams, IT deployment, and government security offices.
Role type
Senior IC Special Security Officer (Program Integration)
Builds
Security compliance and accreditation for classified defense programs
Domain
Defense / Classified Information Systems
Required skills
SCI security policy, ICD 503, NIST SP 800-53, system accreditation, POA&M management, security documentation, incident response coordination, technical systems administration, network architecture evaluation
Preferred skills
NRO/DoD/IC security programs, ICD 705 SCIF standards, Security Classification Guides
Technologies
DISS, Talon, Scattered Castles, SIMS
Responsibilities
Serve as designated security point of contact for program and IT teams; Translate complex security requirements into actionable technical guidance; Act as day-to-day security liaison with engineering and IT operations; Provide security status roll-ups to program management; Coordinate with government security representatives and Authorizing Officials; Administer SCI security programs; Assist with incident response coordination; Direct program security implementation schedules; Maintain security documentation including SSPs and network diagrams; Conduct self-inspections and internal security reviews; Develop SOPs and security checklists.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
