Special Security Representative (SSR) / SSO Support Specialist

Cintel Inc; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cintel Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Special Security Representative (SSR) to support the Defense Special Security System and DoD Acquisition Security operations at Ft. Belvoir, VA. The role covers SCI protection, personnel security clearances, and secure facility management.

The SSR will administer security education, conduct indoctrinations and briefings, manage access nominations, and coordinate with DCSA AVS. A Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 6–10 years’ experience in DoD Special Security.
• Strong knowledge of ICD 705 Tech Specs, DoD manuals and NISPOM.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel security and access control.
• Maintain SCIF and physical security systems per ICD 705.
• Administer SCI indoctrinations and security briefings.
• Assist with security incident inquiries and self-inspections.
• Track SSO actions with electronic task tools and reports.

Skills

Top Secret clearance with SCI

DoD security knowledge

Documentation & briefing

Tools

DISS

Scattered Castles

NBIS

DODIIS RMT

Job description

Position Title: Special Security Representative (SSR) / SSO Support Specialist

Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and experienced Special Security Representative (SSR) to support the Defense Special Security System and DoD Acquisition Security operations. In this role, you will provide critical Special Security Office (SSO) functional services, ensuring the protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), managing personnel security clearances, and maintaining the physical security of accredited facilities (SCIFs).

Responsibilities:

• Personnel Security & Access Management
  
  
  
  • Manage and update government databases including DISS, Scattered Castles, NBIS, and local personnel trackers.
  
  
  • Process SCI access nominations, conduct pre-screening interviews, and coordinate eligibility upgrades with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Adjudication and Vetting Services (AVS).
  
  
  
  


• Facility & SCIF Operations
  
  
  
  • Implement physical security standards for SCIFs in accordance with ICD 705.
  
  
  • Review and/or Manage Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), TEMPEST addendums, and automated access control/intrusion detection systems (IDS).
  
  
  • Provide access control, maintain visitor logs, and assist with alarm responses.
  
  
  • Establish/Review Construction/Modification Security Plans (CSP/MSP), Co-Utilization Agreements, Concept Approvals prior to submission.
  
  
  • Modify/Change LKM7000/CDX-XX series combinations.
  
  
  
  


• Security Education & Training
  
  
  
  • Conduct initial SCI indoctrinations, periodic refresher training, and final debriefings.
  
  
  • Administer specialized briefings for NATO, Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information (CNWDI), and Restricted Data.
  
  
  
  


• Incident Response & Compliance
  
  
  
  • Assist with preliminary inquiries for security incidents involving SCI.
  
  
  • Perform self-inspections, draft IDS reports, and ensure all personnel security files (SF-312, foreign travel reports) are maintained per privacy guidelines.
  
  
  
  


• Administrative & Program Support
  
  
  
  • Monitor Electronic Task Management Tools (TMT) to track SSO actions.
  
  
  • Draft weekly activity reports, consolidate statistical data, and maintain the SSO SharePoint site and Electronic Files Management System.
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 6-10 years’ relevant experience in DoD Special Security


• Certified in relevant security field


• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.


• Policy Expertise Demonstrated working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 Tech Specs v 1.5.1, DoD Manual 5105.21 Vol 1-3 (SCI Administrative Security Manual), DoD Manual 5200.02(Personnel Security Program). DoD Manual 5205.07 Special Access Program Security Manual; 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, NISPOM; and DoD Manual 5200.01 Vol 1-4 (DoD Information Security Program)


• Systems Proficiency - Hands‑on experience with DoD security databases of record: Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Scattered Castles, National Background Investigations System (NBIS) and Knowledge of DODIIS Enterprise Record Message Traffic (RMT)


• NATO / Specialized Access - Experience functioning as a Sub‑registry for NATO security operations (USSAN Instruction 1-07) and managing CNWDI/Restricted Data access is highly preferred.


• Communication Skills - Strong capability to draft, review, and edit official DoW correspondence: emails, MFRs, etc., and conduct comprehensive security briefings for military, civilian, and contractor personnel.

CULTURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineers, Analysts, and Developers at Cintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and self‑organized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for ill‑defined problems (i.e. thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers.


• We want our team members to be self‑motivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jack‑of‑all‑trades, and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology, you’ll fit right in.

ABOUT CINTEL, INC:

Cintel Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support.

We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs.

It is the policy of Cintel that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These policies shall ensure that the practice of nondiscrimination will be applied in the employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, recall or rehire of personnel. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Cintel, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.