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At Cryptic Vector, we are dedicated to mission success. We take the time to understand our customers' needs, delivering products that perform when our nation needs them most. We understand that properly supporting the most unique missions of the United States government requires the nation’s best. Our focus is on creating a culture where the best and brightest want to grow, learn, and stay. If coming up with out-of-the-box solutions is your specialty, then you’ll feel right at home at Cryptic Vector. We are solving the country’s most unique problems in an environment where problem solvers and hard workers thrive. We've replaced corporate red tape with transparency and servant leadership. Honestly, it’s hard not to love this culture! We’re looking for a sharp, experienced Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to take the lead in protecting our most sensitive programs. In this role, you’ll implement and oversee SCI and SAP security policies, procedures, and SOPs while staying fully aligned with organizational and government requirements. You’ll serve as the primary security interface for internal teams and external stakeholders—driving mission success through compliance, proactive risk mitigation, and clear, decisive guidance. You’ll have the opportunity to administer SCI and SAP security programs (including PERSEC, physical security, OPSEC, and program protection), develop and maintain effective SOPs, coordinate with senior leadership on strategic objectives, lead incident response and investigations, and provide reliable on-site support—directly enabling high-stakes mission success in a secure operational environment.
Job Responsibility:
Administer SCI and SAP security policy, PERSEC, Physical Security, OPSEC, and Program Protection programs
Develop, implement, and oversee SOPs supporting secure operational environments
Coordinate with senior leadership to enable strategic mission objectives and program protection requirements
Support incident response, reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
Maintain readiness to respond onsite during after-hours/weekend emergencies within required timeframes
Provide onsite security support.
Requirements:
Active TS/SCI clearance with signed consent to complete a Polygraph
Familiarity with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs and Special Access Programs (SAP)
Knowledge of government security directives, with experience implementing and adhering to National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), ICD, and other relevant government security regulations
Experience with using DISS, JADE, NISS, SWFT, and NBIS.
Nice to have:
Prior Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), IC Contractor Security Officer (CSO), Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO), or Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) experience
Experience with ICD 705 SCIF preparation, upgrades, and accreditation
Experience investigating security violations and preparing reports specifying preventive action to be taken
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with senior level internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
Demonstrated ability to articulate and present intelligent, decisive and risk-managed security recommendations and decisions
Experience in maintaining personnel and facility clearances and protection of classified information
Demonstrated consistent accuracy and attention to detail while maintaining a very high level of productivity
Experience conducting security incident inquiries
Knowledge of access controls and intrusion detection systems
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
Self-motivated and independent: A self-starter with the ability to work independently, taking initiative to identify and address security concerns.
What we offer:
100% Company-paid medical insurance for employees
100% Company-paid dental and vision insurance
Competitive salary and bonus
25% 401k company contribution
Generous PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave, and volunteer time
Flexible work hours
Tuition reimbursement, training allowance, internal mobility opportunities
Free beverages and snacks, Donut Fridays, monthly social events