Contract Program Security Officer - Clearance Required

Job ID: 2505371

Location: SAN DIEGO, CA, US

Date Posted: 2025-05-27

Category: Security

Subcategory: Security

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Contract Program Security Officer (CPSO) to oversee and manage the security operations for a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) in Oxnard, CA . The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building ICD 705 Physical Security construction designs, as well as expertise in TEMPEST requirements and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Security Management:

• Oversee and enforce security policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Manage and administer security clearances, briefings, and debriefings.
• Conduct security audits, inspections, and investigations to identify and mitigate potential security risks.

ICD 705 Physical Security:

• Design and implement physical security measures in accordance with ICD 705 standards to safeguard classified information.
• Develop and review construction security plans (CSPs) and manage the accreditation process for SCIFs.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure security requirements are integrated into construction projects.

TEMPEST Compliance:

• Implement and oversee TEMPEST measures to prevent compromising emanations from electronic equipment within the SCIF.
• Conduct TEMPEST testing and assessments to ensure compliance with applicable standards and guidelines.
• Provide recommendations and solutions for TEMPEST vulnerabilities and coordinate corrective actions.

Training and Education:

• Develop and conduct security awareness training for personnel with access to classified information.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, technologies, and best practices to enhance security posture.

Incident Response:

• Respond to security incidents, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement and intelligence agencies, as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Information Security, or a related field. Four (4) years of additional experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of ten (10) years related experience in a security role, with a focus on managing classified environments.
• Must possess a current Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing ICD 705 Physical Security construction designs.
• Demonstrated expertise in TEMPEST requirements and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of federal security regulations, including NISPOM, ICDs, and DCIDs.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Ability to travel as required for site visits, inspections, and training.
• Provide support to other security disciplines and sites

Desired Qualifications:

• Relevant security certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Industrial Security Professional (ISP) are highly desirable.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.