SAP Security Officer

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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 CPSO/CSSO to manage security administration and ensure compliance for a multi-level program and associated classified areas located at its McLean, Virginia, headquarters. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to addressing mission needs, and a commitment to delivering seamless security support to internal and external stakeholders. This role requires the ability to foster strong relationships, provide clear guidance, and act as a trusted resource for program teams, ensuring security processes align with mission objectives.

The CPSO/CSSO will:

• Be listed as Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)/Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) of record for the SCI and SAP information to the program, respectively.
• 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 their 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 will provide for destruction of SCI 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) to include, but not limited to, nomination interviews, validation of…