Junior Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer

Gnostech Inc.; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gnostech LLC. is seeking a Junior Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer to support DoD projects at Warminster, PA. You will work in a small team to implement security controls for multi-level systems, VPN technologies, and compliant procedures.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of DoD security experience, Top Secret clearance, and SPSC or equivalent. Strong communication with government customers and a proven record of security audits are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Security Officer experience within the DoD community.
• Knowledge of government regulations and NISPOM, COMSEC, PSDs.
• Experience communicating with government customers.
• Proven ability to maintain security education programs and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Act as a CSSO and provide oversight of programs and staff across the PMO.
• Implement security measures per DoD Manuals 5205.07/5105.21, NISPOM and PSDs.
• Identify program issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct security briefings and maintain training programs.
• Coordinate planning and preparations of new security programs and proposals.
• Investigate security incidents and enforce disciplinary actions when required.
• Provide security guidance and liaison with program customers.
• Administer contractual security requirements and maintain security databases.

Skills

DoD security experience

NISPOM/PSD knowledge

Government customer liaison

Security audits

Discretion and judgement

Education

Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) or equivalent

Job description

Junior Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer

Gnostech LLC., a growing technology solutions company, has an immediate opening for a Junior Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer to support their growing engineering services business. This position requires a motivated individual who seeks to work in a team environment where creative solutions are encouraged, technically challenging problems are the norm and the focus is on the application of new technologies to real world problems. The on-site location for this position is Warminster, PA.

Specifically, this Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer is needed to support a small team developing a multiple-security level system incorporating virtual environments and VPN technology.

Overview

• Location: Warminster, PA
• Job Title: Junior Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer
• Salary: Depending on Experience
• Shift: M-F, Days
• Travel: Less than 10% (maybe 4-5 weeks per year

Position Responsibilities

• Act as a Junior Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer (CSSO) Provide oversight of programs and staff across the PMO supporting various locations.
• Implement security measures in accordance with applicable DoD Manuals 5205.07 and 5105.21 volumes, the NISPOM, as well as other guiding government regulations and local facility procedures.
• Identifies program issues and implements corrective actions to identified security problems as directed
• Conducts security briefings and maintains security education programs
• Reviews security program requirements for efficiency and standardization
• Participates in preparation of security proposals
• Communicates results of security findings/posture in both verbal and written form
• Coordinates planning and preparations of new security programs including proposal preparation
• Investigates security incidents and violations relating to classified programs and establishes the basis for possible disciplinary action Implements corrective actions to identified problems
• Interprets program requirements and applies them consistently across diverse situations
• Provides security guidance in specified field and acts as liaison with specific program customer and sponsor
• Administers program contractual security requirements
• Ensures accuracy of security databases
• Provides training and development to department employees and manages resources

Minimum Security Clearance

• Top Secret clearance required

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 3-5 years Security Officer experience within the DoD community
• Knowledge of government regulations
• Highly proficient knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), National Security Agency (NSA) Communications Security (COMSEC), and program specific Program Security Directives (PSD)
• Experience communicating with government customers
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work independently and ability to prioritize, schedule and complete multiple tasks
• Highly proficient ability to display appropriate discretion and judgment
• Demonstrated success of Security Compliance Audits

Education and Training Required

• Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) or equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience

• 3 years of experience required

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION

Gnostech, LLC is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and we can only achieve this together.

Gnostech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov