GSSO​/SAP Security Specialist

GSSO / SAP Security Specialist

Torch Technologies is seeking a Government Special Security Officer (GSSO) / SAP Security Specialist to join a team supporting the 950th Spectrum Warfare Group (950 SWG) at Robins AFB, GA. The GSSO ensures strict compliance with departmental and national-level security directives, acts as a security advisor to program leadership, and helps ensure the integrity and protection of critical national security information.

As a GSSO / SAP Security Specialist, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Manage daily security operations for SAP and SCI facilities in accordance with DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, DoDM 5105.21, and relevant Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs).
• Conduct security reviews, annual self-inspections, and vulnerability assessments to ensure continuous compliance and operational readiness.
• Develop, review, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and Program Protection Plans (PPPs).

Personnel & Physical Security

• Process Program Access Requests (PARs), manage indoctrinations, and maintain accurate personnel security (PERSEC) databases, including DISS and JADE.
• Support and oversee physical security (PHYSEC) operations for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs), ensuring adherence to ICD 705 standards.

Security Education & Training

• Conduct initial, annual, and event-driven security briefings, foreign travel briefings, and debriefings for cleared personnel.
• Administer a comprehensive Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program tailored to specific program threats, insider threats, and vulnerabilities.

Incident Response & Information Security

• Investigate security infractions and violations, draft preliminary inquiries, and report incidents to the Cognizant Security Authority (CSA).
• Manage access control, intrusion detection systems, hardware accreditation, and facility co-utilization agreements (CUAs).
• Support inspection readiness, compliance activities, incident response, and resolution of identified security findings.

Job Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS required at time of hire; must be SCI eligible
• Must be eligible for Special Access Program (SAP) access
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline OR Associate's degree with 4 years' relevant experience OR at least 6 years' relevant experience to meet the education requirement
• Demonstrated experience managing or significantly supporting SAP and/or SCI security environments
• Experience with SAP personnel security and access management
• Experience with DISS, JADE, Program Access Requests (PARs), SAPF/SCIF security, and ICD 705 implementation
• Experience supporting security inspections, compliance activities, and incident response
• Comprehensive understanding of the NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 series, DoDM 5105.21, and ICD 704/705
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief senior military/civilian leadership and conduct rigorous compliance audits

Preferred

Skills:

• CDSE SAP Security Professional Certification (SAPPC) or Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) highly preferred
• Prior experience performing duties as a GSSO, CSSO, CPSO, SAP Security Specialist, Program Security Officer, or Special Security Representative

Schedule:

40 Hrs/week

Work Location:

Robins AFB, GA Travel:
Yes, 5-10%