Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)

About the Role

As a seasoned US Government Security Professional, you will play a crucial role in supporting components of the IBM USG Corporate Security program, ensuring the protection of people, property, and information. Your expertise will aid management in making informed decisions regarding security measures and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Development of Security Policies: Develop and implement comprehensive security policies and procedures to safeguard IBM’s people, property, and information in alignment with customer requirements. Serve as the primary security coordination point for assigned government client programs and provide backup support for other site programs. Oversee physical security to meet ICD 705 and customer requirements, including after‑hours alarm response (must reside within a 45‑minute drive of the work location).
• Incident Management: Act as the coordination lead during security incidents, ensuring timely communication, documentation, escalation, and compliance with federal reporting requirements.
• Disseminate Security Education: Play a key role in distributing security educational materials to promote awareness and best practices throughout the organization.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Deep Expertise in Security Policy Development: Proven experience developing and implementing comprehensive government security policies and procedures to safeguard people, property, and information.
• Advanced Risk Analysis Skills: Experience conducting thorough risk analyses of proposed and existing sites, examining internal and external threats to determine necessary security measures.
• Data Privacy and Protection Expertise: Deep understanding of data privacy and information protection protocols, with experience maintaining a safe and secure system environment for client and organizational information.
• Incident Management Leadership: Experience overseeing incident management processes, analyzing risks, and implementing measures to mitigate potential security breaches.
• Security Education and Awareness: Experience disseminating security educational materials to promote awareness and best practices throughout an organization.
• Current TS/SCI with polygraph.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Physical Security Knowledge: Experience with ICD 705 buildouts and physical security measures to ensure a safe and secure environment for people and property.
• In‑depth knowledge of personnel security requirements and processing.
• Policy and Documentation Expertise: Visitor control, safeguarding, alarm procedures, fixed‑facility checklists, construction security plans, Standard Operating Procedures, document and media control, and policies/procedures for adherence to all SCIF controls.