Assistant Special Access Programs Security Officer

Description

J.F. Taylor, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and vigilant Assistant Contract SAP Security Officer (Assistant CSSO) to support Special Access Programs (SAP) security operations and compliance at our Beavercreek, Ohio facility. This role is crucial for maintaining the safety, compliance, and security of sensitive programs, personnel, and assets.

As the on-site Assistant CSSO, you will report directly to the J.F. Taylor Site Security Manager (SSM) / CSSO, providing critical day-to-day program security support and assisting with site security oversight during facility construction. On an infrequent, as-needed basis, this role will also support the Facility Security Officer (FSO) with general industrial security administrative tasks.

In this role, your primary concentration will be Special Access Program security operations, with ad-hoc support to general industrial security functions. You will help execute security policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with DOD and SAP regulations, while providing on-site support to keep program operations compliant and secure.

• Primary Program Security (ACSSO): Execute day-to-day SAP security administration for the Beavercreek, OH facility. Assist in managing Personnel Security, Physical Security, Information Assurance (IA), Communications Security (COMSEC), and Visitor Control for assigned programs.
• Construction & Site Support: Support the SSM by assisting with site-level administrative tracking and monitoring during secure facility construction.
• Documentation & Compliance: Help prepare, update, and maintain program security documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and fixed facility checklists. Assist leadership with internal audits and security self-inspections.
• Secondary FSO Support: Provide occasional backup assistance to the primary FSO as requested, including running Defense Information System for Security (DISS) checks, processing Visit Requests, and maintaining personnel security files.

• Education & Experience:
  • An associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, a cyber-related field, or equivalent military experience is desired. Additional relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 1 to 5 years of security-related experience, preferably within the Defense sector supporting SAP/Collateral environments.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of government and SAP security frameworks (e.g., DoDM 5205.07 series, 32 CFR Part 117 / NISPOM, ICD 705, and Trusted Workforce 2.0).
• Systems Familiarity: Basic working knowledge of government personnel security databases, specifically DISS.
• Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with physical access control systems, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and basic TEMPEST awareness.
• Core Competencies: High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize primary program tasks while supporting secondary tasks as needed.

Salary Range 70K-100K and will be commensurate with experience

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Level of Clearance Required Top Secret Eligible

Amount of Travel 5%

J.F. Taylor, Inc. was founded as an engineering firm in 1983 by John

F. Taylor, a retired Naval Aviation Officer and engineer. With over 600 employees and $200 million in annual revenues, we have continually leveraged our engineering foundation in systems engineering, software development, and the design and production of high fidelity training devices. Our capabilities include the design, manufacture and fabrication of single prototypes and the high-volume production of aircraft and maritime kits and components.

Competitive salaries and…