Contract Special Security Officer

Position Description & Qualifications

Are you looking to directly support Virtual Joint Environment for Tactical Training Systems (VJETTS)—one of the Air Force’s most advanced distributed training and simulation environments? As a CSSO on AFMS 3.0 TO16, you will lead SCI/SAP security operations that enable secure, realistic joint and coalition training. You will ensure that classified operations across VJETTS facilities remain compliant, mission-ready, and aligned with AFAMS’ strategic objectives.

VJETTS enables high‑fidelity, joint-service training across the Air Force, Navy, Army, and coalition partners. AFMS 3.0 TO16 provides Security, IT, Engineering, and Integration support to sustain VJETTS’ evolving infrastructure and ensure continuous operational readiness. The CSSO directly supports secure operations across SCIF/SAPF environments, enabling the delivery of interoperable, secure, and technically ready M&S environments.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team that includes Project Integrators, Network Architects, Systems & Network Administrators, Cybersecurity personnel, and AFMS3 Program Management Office support. Your CSSO role is a core security position embedded within day‑to‑day VJETTS activities.

The Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) provides full-spectrum SCI and SAP security administration in support of AFMS 3.0 activities. This role ensures compliance with DoD, USAF, and program‑specific security policies while supporting personnel vetting, access control, facility operations, cybersecurity coordination, inspections, and the protection of classified material across Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs). The CSSO works closely with program leadership, ISSMs/ISSOs, security managers, and government security offices to maintain secure operations, enable mission readiness, and ensure the integrity of all classified support functions.

In this role, you will:

- Manage SCI/SAP nomination packages, indoctrinations, debriefs, and continuous vetting requirements.
- Maintain and update personnel security records; ensure accuracy in DISS and support visit requests (VARs).
- Maintain Program Access Lists (PALs) and all required SCI/SAP security documentation
- Track clearance eligibility, periodic reinvestigations, and program access rosters
- Support internal/external inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring for security hardening, accreditation, and RMF-related documentation.
- Ensure TO16 personnel meet all clearance and qualification requirements
- Draft, update, and maintain SOPs, Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), TEMPEST checklists, and local security procedures.
- Ensure updated security workflows and reporting standards aligned with NAWCTSD SSO direction
- Develop and maintain security standard operating procedures (SOPs) and continuity documentation.
- Oversee SCIF/SAPF operations, including alarm testing, access control, visitor management, and facility accreditation documentation.
- Conduct daily/weekly facility checks; ensure proper handling, storage, and destruction of classified materials.
- Coordinate facility updates, maintenance, and security equipment changes with government representatives.
- Maintain accountability and inventory of COMSEC materials, adhering to NSA and program‑specific handling requirements.
- Support controlled cryptographic item (CCI) management, receipt, storage, transfer, and destruction processes.
- Partner with ISSM/ISSO teams supporting AFMS 3.0 to ensure alignment between physical, personnel, and cybersecurity controls.
- Assist with documentation, reporting artifacts, and security inputs for assessment and authorization (A&A) activities when required.
- Support classified meetings, VTCs, and mission events requiring special security oversight.
- Provide security guidance to program staff, contractors, and visitors.
- Respond to security incidents, investigate reports, and support after‑action reviews.
- Coordinate with technical teams during VJETTS exercises, ensuring security readiness during pre ‑ exercise setup, execution, troubleshooting, and post ‑ exercise secure data handling.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Active U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI eligibility, SAP eligibility.
- A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of industrial security experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Will consider HS diploma with 10 years of industrial security experience.

- Demonstrated experience in SCI/SAP security administration, including knowledge of ICDs, DoD Special Access Program guidance, and security best practices.
- Experience supporting SCIF/SAPF facility operations, incident reporting, and accreditation requirements.
- Familiarity with DISS and security documentation workflows.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief leadership and coordinate with government security authorities.
- Ability to travel 10%

Additional desired experience and skills:

- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Security Fundamental Professional Certification / Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) Certification.
- Experience supporting distributed training environments (LVC, DMO, joint exercises).
- Familiarity with VJETTS or similar high ‑ fidelity modeling & simulation systems.
- Understanding of RMF/ATO processes and DISA STIGs (coordination with cybersecurity teams).
- DISS administration, visit requests, and personnel security record maintenance.
- Direct support to SCI/SAP programs and adherence to related regulatory frameworks.
- COMSEC accountability including inventories, handling, and destruction.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected] .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.
Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Tuition reimbursement program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected] .