Security Program Lead (FSO/CSSO)

Peraton; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

401(k)

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a dynamic Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to ensure full-scope program support and compliance at Woodbridge and Basking Ridge, NJ. You will oversee new employee clearances, SAP program security, and security education for cleared staff while coordinating with DCSA and internal stakeholders.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance, familiarity with NISPOM/DoD manuals and COMSEC, and experience with SIMS, DISS, NBIS, and JADE.

Qualifications

• Requires 8+ years with BS/BA or 6+ years with MS/MA.
• 12+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Top Secret clearance is required.
• Experience with DoD processes and procedures or an equivalent regulatory environment and/or military training.
• Must have a complete understanding of NISPOM, DoD Security Manuals, COMSEC, and SAP manuals.
• SIMS, DISS, NBIS, JADE familiarity is preferred.
• Industrial Security Professional certification (ISP) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the processing of new employee security clearances including tracking within DISS and NBIS.
• Oversight of SAP to include development, review, and maintenance of program security documentation for SAP programs.
• Administers a SAPF area and responds to after-hours alarms and emergencies.
• Oversee security education, training, and awareness programs for cleared employees; conduct briefings and debriefings.
• Conduct periodic DCSA self-inspections and report findings with recommendations to management.
• Communicate security procedures to employees and subcontractors; assist project managers in meeting security requirements.
• Maintain security documentation and files for document control, visitor control, and personnel security using SIMS.
• Prepare, manage, and interface with DCSA; ensure compliance across sites in Woodbridge and Basking Ridge.

Skills

Security clearance

DOD procedures

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

Tools

SIMS

DISS

NBIS

JADE

Job description

Peraton is seeking a dynamic Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to ensure full-scope program support and compliance at Woodbridge and Basking Ridge, NJ. You will oversee new employee clearances, SAP program security, and security education for cleared staff while coordinating with DCSA and internal stakeholders.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance, familiarity with NISPOM/DoD manuals and COMSEC, and experience with SIMS, DISS, NBIS, and JADE.