Contractor Special Security Officer
Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 129,000-171,000 · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
- Salary
- USD 129,000-171,000 · Base salary
About the role
- The Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer (CSSO) manages, directs, and administers security programs for sensitive contracts.
- This role ensures compliance with government security requirements including NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07, and various Intelligence Community Directives.
- The position involves collaborating with government counterparts and internal teams to protect classified information in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage personnel security requirements including SAP access validation, polygraph requests, and security briefings.
- Oversee physical security operations including badging, access control, and visitor management.
- Ensure SCIF/SAP facility documentation remains current and compliant.
- Provide classification guidance and support for program-related requirements like foreign travel reporting and visit certifications.
- Control, transmit, transport, and safeguard SAP material.
- Investigate security incidents and prepare required reports.
- Conduct internal self-inspections and manage government security assessments.
- Maintain personnel security records using systems like SIMS, DISS, and JADE.
- Develop and maintain the program's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
- Collaborate with IT and ISSO staff on information system management and secure area equipment authorization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent education and work experience.
- At least four years of experience working with special programs in an ACSSO or CSSO role.
- Ability to work independently with full knowledge of security principles, risk evaluation, and mitigation.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with government security counterparts.
- DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and current investigation.
- Ability to maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with Special Program accesses.
Preferred qualifications
- Willingness to work extended hours in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Willingness to travel on company business (estimated at less than 15%).
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $129,000—$171,000 USD
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Top-tier benefits package
Workplace
- Role is based in Costa Mesa, CA.
Skills
- NISPOM
- DoDM 5205.07
- ICD 705
- SIMS
- DISS
- JADE
- Personnel Security
- Physical Security
- OPSEC
