Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

Description

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!

Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)

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.

Responsibilities:

· 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. 100% On-site (with emergency response availability within 60 minutes).

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

· 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.

Preferred Qualifications

· 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. Ability to work effectively in a team environment

· Self-motivated and independent: A self-starter with the ability to work independently, taking initiative to identify and address security concerns.

Benefits & Perks

As an Employee First company, we offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package:

· 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

This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions; therefore, this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.

Cryptic Vector is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.