CSSO- Contractor Special Security Officer with Security Clearance

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Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for. Job Description: Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading technology firm driving the future of global defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, and smart cities, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today. The CSSO (Contractor Special Security Officer) responsibilities include SCIF operations, personnel security, program support, physical security, document control, badging and access control. The CSSO implements all requisite national security directives with specific emphasis on NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and JAFAN requirements, as applicable, and exhibits the dedication and expectation of excellence required of a seasoned security professional while working and making decisions independently without direct supervision. The CSSO works as a team player, exhibits flexibility, sets priorities, and manages customer expectations in a sometimes fast-paced environment. The CSSO interacts with internal and external customers or Government security officials in performance of security duties. Job Description: Be responsible for current and future 705 build-outs
Support multiple federal agencies with varying security standards and procedures, utilizing the NISPOM, ICDs, 5105.21 (M-1), DoDM 5205.07 and other applicable directives, policies and procedures set forth by the DoD and Intelligence Community
Maintain SCIF accreditations to appropriate Cognizant Security Agency (CSA)
Conduct security education and training
Assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of security policies and procedures, to include the insider threat program
Provide security indoctrination's, debriefings, pre/post travel briefings and annual refresher briefings as necessary
Coordinate co-utilization agreements for facilities
Process SCI nominations, verifying need to know for personnel supporting various efforts
Investigate security violations and submit required reports to the government
Document and maintain personnel security files and rosters
Establish and maintain successful working relationships with government and internal customers
Act as an advocate for the security program, using sound communication expertise and work with senior level managers to accomplish missions
Perform other duties as assigned
Responsible for facility access control support, intrusion detection, safes/locks, hardware, and doors
Maintains SCIF visitor control functions, entry/exit inspections and badging
Conduct SCIF self-inspections in preparation for security audits
Prepare written SOPs/EAP and update annually for DoD and IC customers
Ensure compliance of daily operations with security policies, standards, and measures necessary for meeting 32CFR-117 and the related USG security requirements to ensure the protection of classified information. Qualifications: Associates degree in security or criminal justice or equivalent years of relevant work experience
Must have experience overseeing 705 Standard SCIF construction
7+ years of relevant security experience
Active Top Secret government security clearance with SCI eligibility Preferred/Desired Skills: Bachelor's degree in security or criminal justice or equivalent years of relevant work experience
Attendance of security course offerings by DoD, or other intelligence community
Agree to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph
Classified document and media accountability, conducts annual audits of all media
Perform Alarm tests with both the service provider and the guard service, documenting all concerns with the government and IC customers
Active TS/SCI government security clearance Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret SCI This position is part of our Corporate team. We're driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today. Salary Range: $96,400.00 - $182,400.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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