SSO Security Assistant

CACI; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an SSO Security Assistant in Rome, NY to support the Special Security Officer in managing SCI operations. The role covers INFOSEC, PERSEC, and INDUSEC responsibilities in a rigorous security environment, requiring handling of sensitive documents and access control.

The position emphasizes national security duties, compliance, and coordination of security programs, with qualifications including an active Secret clearance and potential TS/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant security experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a front-line support point by receiving calls, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries.
• Assist with safeguarding and storing classified materials and sensitive documents.
• Support electronic scanning, formatting, and storage of documents.
• Create, edit, and manage forms, memos, reports, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Maintain records per Air Force and DoD requirements, including receipt, control, and safekeeping of materials.
• Update information in systems such as DISS, NISS, and EDA.
• Assist with SCI personnel security processing, including indoctrinations and debriefings.
• Manage visitor requests and scheduling for meetings and briefings.
• Enter and update security data in systems including DISS, RMT, and Scattered Castles.
• Support transmission and receipt of documents using USAF tools and DoD SAFE.
• Review DD254s and assist with SCIF Co Utilization and Joint Utilization Agreements.

Skills

INFOSEC knowledge

PERSEC knowledge

INDUSEC knowledge

SCIF operations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: SSO Security Assistant

Job Category: Security

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

Join the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RI) in Rome, NY as an SSO Security Assistant, supporting the Special Security Officer in managing and safeguarding Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). In this role, you will provide both technical and administrative support within a dynamic SCI environment, ensuring secure operations, compliance, and smooth day to day coordination of security programs. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in national security, information protection, and SCI facility operations.

Candidates must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities:

• Information Security (INFOSEC):
• Serve as a front-line support point by receiving calls, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries appropriately.
• Assist with safeguarding and storing classified materials, working papers, meeting materials, and other sensitive documentation.
• Support electronic scanning, formatting, and storage of documents.
• Use office automation tools to create, edit, and manage forms, memos, reports, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Manage and maintain records in accordance with Air Force and OPM requirements, including receipt, control, logging, and safekeeping of classified materials.
• Update and retrieve information from required systems such as DISS, NISS, and EDA.
• Personnel Security (PERSEC):
• Assist with SCI personnel security processing, including indoctrinations, debriefings, foreign travel/contact reporting, and visit coordination.
• Manage visitor requests and scheduling for meetings, conferences, and briefings.
• Enter, update, and maintain personnel security data in systems including DISS, RMT, and Scattered Castles.
• Support electronic transmission and receipt of documents using USAF tools and DoD SAFE.
• Industrial Security (INDUSEC):
• Assist with reviewing and managing DD254 security agreements for SCIF operations, ensuring proper contract language for prime and subcontract DD254s.
• Process SCIF Co Utilization Agreements (CUA) and Joint Utilization Agreements (JUA) and maintain associated records.
• Support SCIF accreditation and reaccreditation processes, including database updates, incident entry, facility package preparation, and annual self assessments.
• Consolidate data for recurring security reports in accordance with established guidelines.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Training Requirements (CBT via CDSE eLearning):

• Cyber Security Awareness Challenge (DoD) Personnel Security: Introduction to Personnel Security
• Insider Threat Awareness
• Information Security: Introduction to Information Security
• Derivative Classification
• Identifying and Safeguarding PII
• Physical Security: Introduction to Physical Security
• Storage Containers & Facilities
• Special Access: ICD Physical Security Construction Requirements
• SCI Security Refresher
• Operations Security (OPSEC): OPSEC Awareness
• Familiarity with administrative processes, data entry, and standard office software tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to interact professionally with visitors, government personnel, and security staff.

Desired:

• Experience supporting security functions (INFOSEC, PERSEC, INDUSEC, or SCIF operations).
• Working knowledge of security systems such as DISS, NISS, RMT, EDA, and Scattered Castles.
• Prior exposure to classified materials handling or SCI facility operations.
• Comfort with reviewing government forms (e.g., DD254) and maintaining official records.

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What You Can Expect:

• A culture of integrity.
• At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
• An environment of trust.
• CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
• A focus on continuous growth.
• Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work expe