Government Special Security Administrator/Officer (GSSO)

Freedom Real Estate; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies seeks a Government Special Security Administrator/Officer (GSSO) to support the 950th at Robins AFB, GA. The role oversees SAP/SCI security programs, develops procedures, conducts briefings, and ensures consistent compliance with DoD directives. You will manage PERSEC databases, access controls, and incident response.

Required are U.S. citizenship, a related bachelor’s degree, DoD 8140 certification, and TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in information security, computer information systems, or a related field.
• DoD 8140 Certification (e.g., Security+, SSCP, GSEC, or GICSP).
• Active TS/SCI clearance at hire.
• Up to 3 years' security experience with SAP/SCI environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to brief senior leadership.
• Knowledge of NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 series, DoDM 5105.21, and ICD 704/705.

Responsibilities

• Program Security Management for SAP and SCI facilities per DoD directives.
• Conduct security reviews, self-inspections, and vulnerability assessments.
• Develop SOPs, SCGs, and Program Protection Plans (PPPs).
• Oversee PARs, indoctrinations, and PERSEC databases (DISS/JADE).
• Manage PHYSEC operations for SCIFs and SAPFs; ensure ICD 705 compliance.
• Deliver security briefings; administer SETA program for threats and vulnerabilities.
• Investigate infractions, draft inquiries, and coordinate security incidents.
• Manage access control, intrusion detection, and file/material handling.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Strong written/verbal communication

Ability to brief senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in information security / CIS / related field

DoD 8140 Certification (e.g., Security+, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP)

Tools

DISS

JADE

ICD 705 standards knowledge

Job description

## Government Special Security Administrator/Officer (GSSO)Applylocations: Robins AFB, GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R1366**Torch Technologies**Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!Torch Technologies is seeking a **GSSO** to join a team to assist the 950th at Robins AFB, GA. The Government Special Security Officer (GSSO) is responsible for the oversight, management, and implementation of all security disciplines for assigned Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities. The GSSO ensures strict compliance with departmental and national-level security directives, acting as the primary security advisor to program leadership and ensuring the integrity of critical national security information.**As a GSSO, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:**Program Security Management* Manage daily security operations for SAP and SCI facilities in accordance with DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, DoDM 5105.21, and relevant Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs).* Conduct security reviews, annual self-inspections, and vulnerability assessments to ensure continuous compliance and operational readiness.* Develop, review, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and Program Protection Plans (PPPs).Personnel & Physical Security* Process Program Access Requests (PARs), manage indoctrinations, and maintain accurate personnel security (PERSEC) databases (e.g., DISS, JADE).* Oversee physical security (PHYSEC) operations for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs), ensuring strict adherence to ICD 705 standards.Security Education & Training* Conduct initial, annual, and event-driven security briefings, foreign travel briefings, and debriefings for cleared personnel.* Administer a comprehensive Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program tailored to specific program threats, insider threats, and vulnerabilities.Incident Response & Information Security* Investigate security infractions and violations, drafting preliminary inquiries and reporting incidents to the Cognizant Security Authority (CSA).* Execute spill response procedures, coordinate damage assessments, and manage the secure transmission, storage, and destruction of classified materials.* Manage access control, intrusion detection systems, hardware accreditation, and facility co-utilization agreements (CUAs).**Job Requirements:*** U.S. Citizenship* A Bachelor's degree in information security, computer information systems, or a related field, such as IT, science, or engineering is required.* DoW 8140 Certification: Must hold a current certification that meets the intermediate technical support role requirement, such as CompTIA Security+, SSCP, GSEC, or GICSP.* Up to 3 years' security experience including directly managing or supporting SAP/SCI environments,* Comprehensive understanding of the NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 series, DoDM 5105.21, and ICD 704/705.* Strong written and verbal communication; ability to brief senior military/civilian leadership and conduct rigorous compliance audits.* Active TS/SCI required at hire. Must be eligible for SAP access; Counterintelligence (CI) or Full-Scope Polygraph may be required.**Preferred Skills:*** CDSE SAP Security Professional Certification (SAPPC) or Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) highly preferred.**Schedule**: 40 Hrs/week**Work Location:** Robins AFB, GA**Travel**: yes, 5-10%**Relocation Assistance Available**: No**Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:**No#LI-AP1 **Benefits:**Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.**Applying to Torch Technologies:**Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.