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Contractor Special Security Officer

Anduril· Programs : Program Security : Industrial and Special Program Security
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Costa Mesa, CA$142k - $188kcontractPosted 6d ago

About the role

Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) supporting SAP security initiatives in Costa Mesa, CA. Responsible for management, direction, and development of security programs for SAPs with requirements beyond standard NISPOM, interfacing with government security counterparts and coordinating with IT/ISSO and physical security teams.

Responsibilities

  • Interpreting and implementing security guidance based on ICDs, SEADs, 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoDM 5205.07, and related policies.
  • Manage SAP personnel security: validation of SAP access, access requirements, processing and eligibility, polygraph requests, nomination interviews, investigative requests, SAP security briefings.
  • Provide day-to-day Physical Security support: badging, access control, visitor control; ensure SCIF/SAP facility documentation is current.
  • Support classification guidance, visits certifications, foreign travel reporting, and proposal support for programs.
  • Ensure SAP material is properly controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, safeguarded, and destroyed.
  • Investigate security incidents and prepare required reports.
  • Build and maintain relationships with government security counterparts.
  • Provide security awareness training as required.
  • Coordinate with IT/ISSO to authorize equipment entering secure areas.
  • Assist ICD 705 modifications/upgrades at company sites; collaborate with ISSO/ISSM on IS management.
  • Maintain personnel security records using SIMS, DISS, JADE, etc.
  • Conduct internal self-inspections, manage Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments.
  • Maintain classified material accountability records and disposition documentation.
  • Maintain DD254s (prime and subcontract) preparation/maintenance.
  • Develop and maintain the program's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
  • Collaborate with physical security to maintain access control and alarm systems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent education/experience.
  • At least four years’ experience in ACSSO or CSSO role supporting special programs.
  • Ability to work independently with broad security knowledge and risk/vulnerability management.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with government security counterparts.
  • DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, current investigation, and ability to maintain clearance with Special Program accesses.

Skills

Required:Security program managementPersonnel securityPhysical security

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and related support)
  • Equity grants commonly included with full-time offers (note: role is contractor)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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