Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) Job at MITRE, Maryland

R1lBbU1vZlFFMi9UNjAydlVQdGpVWXdB
  • MITRE
  • Maryland

Job Description

MITRE Industrial Security Programs

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challengesand we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every dayworking for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.

Roles & Responsibilities

MITRE is seeking a customer engagement-focused CSSO to manage security administration and ensure compliance for a multi-level program and associated classified areas at our MITRE Annapolis Junction location. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to addressing mission needs, and a commitment to delivering seamless security support to internal and external stakeholders. This role requires the ability to foster strong relationships, provide clear guidance, and act as a trusted resource for program teams, ensuring security processes align with mission objectives.

CSSO Key Responsibilities

Serve as primary liaison with sponsor security, ensuring full compliance with all collateral, SCI, SAP, and COMSEC regulations and guidelines.

Operate with a high degree of independence, exercising sound judgment, initiative, and strong organizational skills with minimal supervision.

Oversee special security areas and administer MITRE's collateral, SCI, and SAP security programs, including all facilities and programs under their cognizance.

Maintain current security directives, regulations, manuals, and guidance, and ensure proper documentation for all covered facilities and programs.

Manage personnel, information, and physical security processes in alignment with sponsor requirements.

Ensure proper accounting, control, transmission, packaging, safeguarding, and authorized destruction of collateral, SCI, SAP, and COMSEC information, including software and cryptographic key updates.

Certify and process visitor clearances and accesses for collateral, SCI, and SAP.

Develop and implement Concepts of Operations, Standard Operating Procedures, and local security directives.

Maintain accurate systems of record for all personnel under their cognizance.

Execute all aspects of the Personnel Security Program (PSP), including nominations, investigations, validation of access requirements, briefings, NDAs/NDSs, and other personnel security actions.

Lead ongoing security education, training, and awareness efforts, emphasizing protection of classified information, unauthorized disclosure prevention, and proper reporting.

Maintain accreditation documentation for programs, communications systems, and information systems; conduct annual self-inspections and remediate findings.

Review and update DD Form 254s for programs within the special security areas.

Basic Qualifications

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

Must have demonstrable experience in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Concept of Operations (ConOps).

Must have experience in Special Programs, Program Security, SCI/SAP security, or Collateral Security.

Must have experience conducting and managing inspection preparedness and/or participation in government security inspections.

Must have experience in any of the following: JADE, DISS, SIMS, or Scattered Castles.

Must have experience in one of the following areas: Industrial or Government Security involving Counterintelligence, Personnel Security, Information Security, Information Systems Security, Physical Security, Technical Security, hands-on supervisory Security Leadership, or Project Management.

Must have evident experience implementing related areas of: IC Standards or Directives; DoD Directives, Instructions, Manuals, or Standards, i.e., DoDM 5105.21 and DoDM 5205.07; 32 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); or related government regulation.

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI.

Must be able to maintain a sponsor polygraph.

Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.

This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively work with all levels of management and key management personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of experience in one of the technical areas above.

Experience with SIMS, DISS, JADE, Scattered Castles

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$96,800 - $121,000 - $145,200 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start,

Similar Jobs

Leidos

Materials Characterization Research Scientist Job at Leidos

 ...Leidos is seeking an experienced Materials Characterization Research Scientist interested in pursuing their passion by working side...  ...prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Kohl's

Part-Time Housekeeping & Operations (Janitorial) (Rehire/Referral) Job at Kohl's

 ...operational processes as needed to provide an excellent customer experience. What You'll Do Clean all areas of the store (e.g.,...  ..., stockroom operations, truck unloading, etc. Perform work in accordance with the Physical Requirements section. Physical... 

Nordstrom

Seasonal & Regular Personal Stylist Support- Washington Square Job at Nordstrom

Job Description The ideal Administrative Assistant to the Top Seller is motivated, results oriented and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day. A day in a Life Support salesperson to perform all aspects of the selling process Set up...

Halliburton

Landmark Software & Services - Product Manager - Data Platform Intern Job at Halliburton

 ...position is located in Houston, TX. Our intern program philosophy is to recruit once,...  ...hire interns back into full-time or return internship roles. The internship program...  ...with the Product Management and Business Development organizations to thoroughly understand product... 

Novozen Healthcare LLC

Dark Utilities C+Q Project Manager Job at Novozen Healthcare LLC

 ...large-scale automated warehouse build. This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple contractors in a high-pressure environment. Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage the construction company responsible for the...