Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) TS/SCI CI Poly

Piper Companies; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to support a government services organization in Reston, VA. This on-site, long-term contract requires TS/SCI with CI Poly and proven security operations experience.

You will manage onboarding and offboarding, process personnel clearances, maintain government records in DISS/NISS, and coordinate facility security for SCIF operations. The role demands a strong customer focus, meticulous policy adherence, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph required.
• Experience as CSSO, AFSO, FSO, or related security role.
• Familiarity with government security record systems, e.g., DISS or NISS.

Responsibilities

• Manage security requirements for government contracts, including onboarding, offboarding, and personnel clearances.
• Support classified TS/SCI programs and assist with clearance processing.
• Maintain government security records using DISS/NISS and related systems.
• Coordinate physical security activities, access control, escorting, and SCIF operations.
• Ensure compliance with government and internal security policies as security contact for programs.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

CI Polygraph

CSSO/FSO/AFSO experience

Security processes knowledge

DISS/NISS familiarity

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a CSSO (Contractor Special Security Officer) to support a leading government services organization managing classified programs and secure facilities. The Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) TS/SCI CI Poly will oversee security operations, personnel clearances, and contract-related security requirements while supporting sensitive government accounts. The Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) TS/SCI CI Poly requires you to work onsite 5 days per week in Reston, VA and is a long term open ended contract opportunity.

Responsibilities of the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) TS/SCI CI Poly:

• Manage security requirements for assigned government contracts, including onboarding, offboarding, and personnel clearances.
• Support classified programs within TS/SCI environments and assist with clearance request processing.
• Maintain government security records utilizing systems such as DISS and NIST-based databases.
• Coordinate physical security activities, including facility access control, escorting personnel, and supporting SCIF construction and operations.
• Ensure compliance with government and internal security policies while serving as a key security contact for assigned programs.

Requirements of the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) TS/SCI CI Poly:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph
• Experience as a CSSO, AFSO, FSO, or in a related industrial security role.
• Knowledge of personnel security, classified programs, and government security processes.
• Familiarity with DISS, NISS, or other government security record systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of physical security, access control procedures, and classified facility operations

Compensation for the Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) TS/SCI CI Poly:

• $110,000 - $130,000
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Keywords:

CSSO, Contractor Special Security Officer, AFSO, FSO, Industrial Security, TS/SCI, CI Polygraph, Personnel Security, Physical Security, DISS, NISS, SCIF, Classified Programs, Access Control, Facility Security, Security Clearance, Government Contracts, Security Administration, Fort Meade, NGA

This job opens for applications on 08/05/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.