Special Security Representative (SSR) / SSO Support Specialist

Cintel, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cintel, Inc. seeks a qualified Special Security Representative (SSR) to support the Defense Special Security System and DoD Acquisition Security operations at Ft. Belvoir, VA.

The role focuses on protecting SCI, managing clearances, and maintaining SCIF security. You will work with DISS/NBIS databases, administer access nominations, conduct indoctrinations, and perform security reviews and training. This full-time position requires TS clearance with SCI eligibility and a strong background in ICD

Qualifications

• 6-10 years’ DoD Special Security experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Certified in relevant security field.
• Knowledge of ICD 705 Tech Specs and related DoD security manuals.
• Hands-on experience with DoD security databases (DISS, NBIS, Scattered Castles).
• NATO/Specialized Access and CNWDI/Restricted Data access experience preferred.
• Ability to draft, review, and present official DoW correspondence and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Personnel Security & Access Management using DISS, Scattered Castles, NBIS.
• Coordinate SCI access nominations and AVS adjudication.
• Implement physical security standards for SCIFs per ICD 705.
• Review FFCS, TEMPEST addendums, and IDS systems.
• Maintain visitor logs and assist alarm responses.
• Develop CSP/MSP and construct security plans.
• Draft weekly activity reports and maintain SSO SharePoint.
• Conduct security indoctrinations and specialized trainings.

Skills

Top Secret clearance with SCI

DoD security policy knowledge

DISS / NBIS / Scattered Castles

NATO CNWDI access management

Security training and briefings

Security correspondence drafting

Tools

DISS

Scattered Castles

NBIS

RMT (DODIIS)

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.