Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO)

The Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) provides direct, hands-on support for the daily administration and execution of the Special Access Program (SAP) security program.

Working under the guidance of the lead CSSO, this position is responsible for executing critical security functions across all security disciplines to ensure compliance and protect sensitive program information.

The role requires a strong working knowledge of SAP/SCI security procedures and exceptional attention to detail.

• Create a secure environment by coordinating with the Cognizant Authority (CA) Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO), Program Security Manager (PSM), Program Security Officer (PSO), Government Activity Manager (GAM), and Contractor Activity Manager (CAM) to protect SAP information at all contractor locations.
• Take responsibility for security management, including the Security, Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program, and all related operations within the assigned activity, organization, or office.
• Implement and execute all SAP security requirements as defined in this issuance,
• and any additional guidance provided by the CA SAPCO security director.
• Develop, coordinate, maintain and execute Security Standard Operating Procedures for the SAPF/SCIF.
• Process Program Access Requests (PARs), facilitate indoctrinations and debriefings, and maintain personnel security files.
• Manage visit certifications and foreign travel reporting for all SAP-accessed personnel.
• Coordinate all SAP security matters, including personnel vetting issues and security incidents, with the CA SAPCO, PSM, PSO, GAM, or CAM, as applicable.
• Ensure all records are updated in the SAP personnel vetting system, such as the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) or its successor system.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of all SAP materials.
• Conduct inventories, manage document control and accountability logs, and prepare materials for secure transport and destruction in the appropriate database of record.
• Support the physical integrity of the SAPF by managing access control systems, conducting daily security checks, monitoring alarm systems, and escorting non-accessed personnel.
• Enforce compliance with ICD and DOW policies for SCI and SAP management ensuring SAPF and SCIF comply with ICD 705 requirements.