Leads SCI and SAP security operations supporting U.S. Navy overseas missions. Oversees SCIF/SAPF design, construction, accreditation, physical and personnel security, OPSEC/COMSEC, RMF alignment, risk assessments, and incident response. Coordinates with Navy leadership, government agencies, contractors, and international partners while providing subject-matter expertise in austere environments.
SAIC is seeking an experienced Senior CSSR to support U.S. Navy overseas missions, with a focus on Guam. The CSSR will lead SCI/SAP security operations, oversee SCIF/SAPF design and accreditation, and ensure compliance with ICD 705, DoD, and Navy security requirements. This role provides on‑site SME support for secure facility construction, physical and personnel security, cybersecurity/RMF alignment, and incident response.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead classified security operations across physical, personnel, information, OPSEC, COMSEC, and industrial security domains
- Serve as the primary security liaison with Navy leadership, government agencies, contractors, and international partners
- Direct SCIF/SAPF design, construction, modification, and accreditation in compliance with ICD 705; review/prepare CSPs and security plans
- Conduct physical security surveys, threat/vulnerability assessments, and recommend risk mitigations for overseas mission environments
- Manage SCI/SAP personnel security processes (access nominations, VARs, SF‑86 reviews)
- Coordinate with IT/IA to ensure classified systems meet RMF and cybersecurity requirements
- Respond to RFIs/RFCs, track actions, and provide technical recommendations
- Investigate and document security incidents, ensuring proper reporting and corrective actions
- Support design reviews, pre‑construction inspections, technical working groups, and program reviews
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree OR 8 + years of experience in SCI/SAP, SCIF/SAPF, DoD/Navy, or overseas security operations
- Hands-on experience with ICD 705, secure facility accreditation, physical security, personnel security, OPSEC/COMSEC, and RMF
- Ability to operate in austere overseas environments and coordinate with multi‑agency stakeholders
- A minimum of a Secret clearance is required with eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as SSO, FSO, CSSO, SAP Security Officer, or SCIF construction SME
- Prior work with U.S. Navy, INDOPACOM, or deployed operations
- Familiarity with SAP/SAR security, international security cooperation, or construction security monitoring
- Active TS/SCI strongly preferred
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