Contractor Special Security Officer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Special Access Program Security team is responsible for ensuring the security of classified information for Anduril's most sensitive programs and contracts. We are looking for a Contractor Special Access Program Security Officer (CSSO) to join our growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. This is a security position requiring a qualified security professional in support of special access program initiatives. As a CSSO, you will be responsible for the management, direction, administration and development of security programs and procedures for assigned programs that have contractually imposed security requirements beyond 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Rule requirements.

Responsibilities

Interpret and implement security guidance based on applicable ICDs, SEADs, 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule), DoDM 5205.07, and other applicable policies, regulations, and processes; Perform all aspects of Customer Personnel Security Program requirements, including guidance and assistance for validation of SAP access, access requirements, processing and eligibility and polygraph requests, nomination interviews, submission of investigative requests, and conducting SAP security briefings; Perform all aspects of Physical Security, including day-to-day support for badging, access control and visitor control, and keep SCIF/SAP Facility documentation current; Support program managers and personnel with classification guidance and other program requirements, such as incoming and outgoing visit certifications, foreign travel reporting and proposal support; Ensure SAP material is properly controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, safeguarded, and destroyed, as appropriate; Investigate security incidents and prepare required reports; Build and maintain a relationship with government security counterparts; Provide security awareness training as required by regulations and as requested by customers; Work with IT and ISSO to ensure equipment brought into secure areas is authorized and approved; Assist and provide guidance on ICD 705 modifications/upgrades at company site(s); Collaborate and assist the ISSO / ISSM on management of information systems; Maintain personnel security records for special access programs using SIMS, DISS, JADE, and other applicable systems; Conduct internal self-inspections and manage government Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments on behalf of Anduril; Maintain classified material accountability records, including inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records and final disposition documentation; Maintain working knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of prime and subcontract DD254s; Develop and maintain the program's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP); In collaboration with the physical security team, maintain the program's access control and alarm systems

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent education and work experience; At least four years' experience working with special programs in a ACSSO or CSSO role; Ability to work independently and possess knowledge over the full range of security principles, including identifying and evaluating program risks/vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, and disseminating security procedures/processes; Build and maintain relationships with government security counterparts; DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility with current investigation and ability to maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with Special Program accesses

Nice to have

Willing to work extended hours in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment in a variety of program areas; Willingness to travel on company business (varies but probably less than 15%)

Benefits

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) supporting health, recovery, and whatever comes next; Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers