Contractor Special Security Officer I

Clearedge; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearEdge is seeking a Contractor Special Security Officer I to oversee day-to-day SCIF security operations and ensure compliance with DoD, Intelligence Community, NISPOM, SCI, and corporate security requirements. You will manage SCIF access, documentation, and accreditation while liaising with government security representatives.

The role requires TS/SCI with Poly, a related bachelor’s degree, and four years of IC security experience, with CSSO certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; four years of security experience.
• Experience with DISS, NBIS, and government security systems of record.
• Experience managing SCIF personnel, physical, and information security requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• CSSO certification is required or in hand.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily SCIF operations, access control, personnel rosters, and visitor certifications.
• Oversee SCIF access and documentation, personnel security processing, SCI briefings and training, inspections, and accreditation activities.
• Process personnel security requirements, SCI eligibility, nominations, polygraph requests, and clearance actions in DISS.
• Conduct SCI indoctrinations, debriefings, annual refresher training, foreign travel briefings, and security education.
• Perform inspections and coordinate corrective actions; maintain logs and accreditation materials.
• Serve as primary liaison with government security representatives and communicate security requirements.

Skills

SCIF operations

NISPOM SCI knowledge

DISS NBIS experience

TS/SCI with Poly

Security leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

CSSO certification

Tools

DISS

NBIS

Access control systems

Job description

Join ClearPoint and become part of a team focused on delivering secure environments that support mission-critical work for government and defense organizations. ClearPoint specializes in designing, building, and managing secure facilities and controlled environments that enable partners across the Defense Industrial Base to operate in highly regulated settings.

As part of the ClearSpectrum LLC family of companies, ClearPoint combines enterprise resources with small-business agility to deliver secure infrastructure solutions. Our team supports the development of secure collaboration spaces, classified environments, and mission-enabling facilities that help customers execute critical national security missions.

Your Mission

ClearEdge is hiring a Contractor Special Security Officer I (CSSO I) to oversee day-to-day security operations for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and ensure compliance with applicable DoD, Intelligence Community, NISPOM, SCI, and corporate security requirements.

You will manage personnel, physical, and information security functions while serving as a primary liaison with government security representatives. This role will oversee SCIF access and documentation, personnel security processing, SCI briefings and training, inspections, security reporting, and accreditation activities while maintaining a secure and compliant environment.

• Have strong experience supporting security programs within the Intelligence Community
• Are knowledgeable of NISPOM, SCI security requirements, DoD directives, and applicable ICDs
• Are highly detail-oriented and comfortable managing extensive security documentation and records
• Communicate effectively with government representatives, customers, employees, and security leadership
• Can independently manage competing priorities while maintaining strict security standards
• Have strong judgment, integrity, and customer service skills
• Are able to provide top tier customer service
• Are comfortable responding to security matters and emergencies outside normal business hours
• Managing daily SCIF operations, access control, personnel rosters, and visitor certifications
• Maintaining SCIF security documentation, logs, records, DD254s, access lists, and accreditation materials
• Processing personnel security requirements, SCI eligibility, nominations, polygraph requests, and clearance actions in DISS
• Conducting SCI indoctrinations, debriefings, annual refresher training, foreign travel briefings, and security education
• Conducting inspections, maintaining alarm and access control records, and coordinating corrective actions
• Serving as the primary liaison with government security representatives and communicating security requirements and updates
• Investigating, documenting, and reporting security violations and incidents as required
• Supporting SCIF accreditation, inspections, emergency procedures, and other security requirements
• Active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline plus four (4) years of related security experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum four (4) years of related security experience in an Intelligence Community environment
• Demonstrated experience using DISS, NBIS, and other government security systems of record
• Experience managing SCIF personnel, physical, and information security requirements
• Knowledge of applicable DoD, NISPOM, SCI, and Intelligence Community security requirements
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• CSSO certification
• Experience managing SCIF accreditation and inspection activities
• Experience providing SCI security briefings, training, and debriefings
• Experience managing security violations, investigations, and corrective actions
• Experience training or supervising junior security personnel
• Familiarity with Escort and Courier, PII Safeguarding, and Cyber Awareness requirements
• Experience working directly with government security representatives

ClearPoint is committed to delivering secure, compliant environments that enable our partners to operate effectively in mission-critical settings. We value a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence while empowering our employees with opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful work.

Our Core Values—Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability—guide how we operate and how we support our customers and partners. If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to explore additional opportunities across the ClearSpectrum family of companies or reach out to our recruiting team at [e-mail]. ClearPoint is an equal opportunity employer.