Industrial Security Specialist — SAP/CSSO Expert

SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. (SARA); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability &–

Life insurance

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) match/profit sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs seeks an experienced Industrial Security Specialist – CSSO to support SAP and NISPOM-compliant security operations at our Colorado location.

The role covers personnel and physical security, OPSEC, and document control, with opportunities to grow alongside engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include overseeing secure facilities, maintaining program accreditation, conducting indoctrinations, and coordinating

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of industrial security experience.
• Must be a US citizen with an active DoD/DoW Secret clearance (ability to obtain Top Secret).
• Experience implementing a multi-disciplined security program (access control, physical security, OPSEC, etc.).
• Able to respond to after-hours alarms and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the facility's daily security operations and administers industrial security programs per NISPOM and contract requirements.
• Supervises SAP/SAR activities, analyzes procedures, and recommends improvements.
• Maintains security documentation, conducts indoctrinations and refresher briefings, and coordinates security training.
• Creates reports, troubleshoots security issues, and liaises with government agencies and investigators.
• Maintains facility accreditations and coordinates MOAs/MOUs and related documentation.

Skills

Industrial security experience

Security clearance (secret)

Strong communication

Adaptability

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Respond to after-hours alarms

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs seeks an experienced Industrial Security Specialist – CSSO to support SAP and NISPOM-compliant security operations at our Colorado location.

The role covers personnel and physical security, OPSEC, and document control, with opportunities to grow alongside engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include overseeing secure facilities, maintaining program accreditation, conducting indoctrinations, and coordinating