Contractor SAP Security Officer; CSSO

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MITRE Industrial Security Programs (ISP) oversees the operations of classified facilities and ensures the implementation of operative security controls intended for the protection of unclassified and classified national security information (NSI) developed by or entrusted to MITRE as a member of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The department applies resources to mitigate risk across operational domains through a continuum of security administration standards, control strategies, and oversight levels that align with corporate needs and expectations.

MITRE is seeking a consumer engagement‑focused CSSO to manage security administration and ensure compliance for a multi‑level program and associated classified areas at our MITRE Bedford, MA location.

• Be responsible for professional, independent engagement, and collaboration with sponsor security to ensure adherence to regulations and guidelines.
• Be capable of independent decision‑making, possess a high degree of individual initiative and organizational skills, and function with minimal supervision.
• Supervise the operation of the special security area and administer MITRE’s SCI and SAP security program to include security oversight for areas and programs within their cognizance.
• Maintain applicable SCI and SAP directives, regulations, manuals, guidelines, and instructions to adequately discharge duties and responsibilities.
• Manage and maintain the proper documentation required for all facilities and programs under their cognizance.
• Conduct and manage SCI and SAP personnel, information, physical and technical security (e.g., TEMPEST and TSCM) actions and procedures in accordance with sponsor regulations.
• Properly account for, control, transmit, package, and safeguard SCI and SAP information and provide for destruction of SCI and SAP by authorized means in accordance with sponsor regulations.
• Properly account for, control, transmit, package, and safeguard COMESEC information and administer periodic software and cryptographical key updates.
• Certify and receive SCI and SAP visitor clearances and accesses.
• Create and implement Concept of Operations, Standard Operating Procedures, and other local area directives.
• Maintain the appropriate official system of record (SOR) accurately reflecting all personnel within their cognizance.
• Perform all aspects of the SCI and SAP Personnel Security Program (PSP) including nomination interviews, collateral validation, access requirements, investigative requests, security briefings, NDA and NDS collection, and other personnel security actions.
• Conduct a continuing SCI and SAP security education training and awareness program to keep all individuals apprised of requirements and guidelines for protecting SCI and SAP information.
• Maintain appropriate accreditation documentation for each program, communications system, and IS within the special security areas and conduct annual SCI and SAP self‑inspections, addressing any shortcomings.
• Review and update the DD Form 254 for programs operating within the special security areas.
• Assist counterparts in the Information Systems Security (R311) Department for pre‑coordination, accreditation, and installation of classified IS.

• Minimum of…