Contract Security Officer

Redhorsecorp; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Contract Security Officer (CSO) to support IC mission partners in a mission-embedded role. You will serve as a security partner bridging government authorities and mission teams to enable secure delivery of digital solutions.

You will manage PERSEC and OPSEC activities, oversee SCIF facilities, and coordinate DD254 guidance while maintaining strong liaison with government program managers and ISSMs/ISSOs.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial or government security, IC-focused.
• Deep expertise in IC security standards (ICD 704, ICD 705, NISPOM).
• High proficiency in IC-specific systems (Scattered Castles, DISS, agency security portals).
• Customer-facing experience supporting IC customers.
• Exceptional communication with government leadership and technical staff.
• Agile problem solving for compliant security solutions.
• Certified CSSO or equivalent.
• RMF understanding to support ISSMs/ISSOs.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary security advisor to Government Program Managers and technical leads.
• Act as the liaison between mission teams and Government Security Office for clearances and access.
• Manage lifecycle of security actions including SCI processing and poly coordination.
• Develop and implement mission-specific OPSEC plans.
• Oversee SCIFs and facility security to meet ICD 705 requirements.
• Interpret and apply DD254 requirements for mission contracts.
• Deliver SETA briefings on threats and vulnerabilities in the IC environment.
• Lead investigation and reporting of security incidents with oversight bodies.
• Maintain readiness for government-led security reviews.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)

5+ years security experience

IC security standards (ICD 704/705, N‑

RMF familiarity

SCIF/OPSEC experience

Communication excellence

Agile problem solving

Project management

Tools

Scattered Castles

DISS

Job description

About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution‑driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology‑agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support our most sensitive Intelligence Community (IC) mission partners, we are seeking a Contract Security Officer (CSO) with an active Full Scope Poly (FSP).

Unlike a traditional corporate security role, this position is mission‑embedded. You will serve as a strategic security partner directly supporting the customer’s operational environment. You will be the primary bridge between technical mission teams and government security authorities, ensuring that security protocols act as an enabler—not a barrier—to delivering innovative digital solutions. Your work will directly impact the speed and security at which our IC customers can deploy critical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Mission Integration: Serve as the primary security advisor to Government Program Managers (GPMs) and technical leads, ensuring security requirements are integrated into the earliest stages of mission planning.
• Customer Liaison: Act as the direct point of contact between Redhorse mission teams and the Government Security Office to expedite clearances, program access, and facility authorizations.
• Personnel Security (PERSEC) Acceleration: Manage the full lifecycle of mission‑critical personnel security actions, including SCI processing and Full Scope Polygraph coordination, specifically tailored to the customer’s priority mission sets.
• Operational Security (OPSEC): Develop and implement mission‑specific OPSEC plans to protect sensitive customer activities, methodologies, and technical implementations.
• SCIF & Facility Management: Provide expert oversight of customer‑designated Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), ensuring physical security, access control, and technical security standards meet ICD 705 requirements.
• Contractual Security Advisory: Interpret and implement DD254 requirements for specific mission contracts, providing guidance on classification levels and handling instructions for unique mission data.
• Security Education for Mission Teams: Deliver targeted Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) briefings that address the specific threats and vulnerabilities associated with the customer’s technical environment.
• Incident Response & Reporting: Lead the investigation and reporting of security incidents within the customer’s program space, coordinating closely with government oversight bodies to mitigate risks to national security.
• Audit & Inspection Readiness: Ensure the customer’s program area remains in a constant state of inspection readiness for government‑led security reviews.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) is required.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial or government security, with a focus on supporting embedded mission operations within the IC.
• Deep expertise in IC security standards, specifically ICD 704, ICD 705, and the NISPOM Rule(32 CFR Part 117).
• High proficiency in IC‑specific systems: Detailed experience with Scattered Castles, DISS, and agency‑specific security portals.
• Customer‑Facing Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting security operations directly for the IC customers.
• Exceptional Communication: Ability to brief and advise government executive leadership and senior technical staff on complex security risks.
• Agile Problem Solving: Proven ability to find compliant solutions to complex security challenges that arise during technical mission execution.
• Certified CSSO (Contract Support Security Officer) or equivalent government security certification.
• Technical Familiarity: Understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to better support ISSMs/ISSOs in securing mission‑critical IT systems.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to track multiple moving parts of a mission security program simultaneously.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance‑based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.