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Contractor Program Security Officer

ESP, Inc
Norfolk, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026

Position Summary:

ESP Employee. Hands on working CPSO, full time on site, eight (8) hours per day, Monday thru Friday. Has overall responsibility for compliance with site security requirement on assigned shift.

  • Reports to the ESP Site Manager.

Experience:

  • 5 years of experience performing program security administrative tasks and duties i.e. filing, updating logs/lists, supplies, coordination with internal and external customers.

Physical Security

  • Maintain the program's access control system
  • Develop/maintain program Fixed Facility Checklists to establish/update classified work areas, including maintaining necessary waiver/approval records.

Security Education & Training

  • Develop/conduct formal initial and recurring security education and training materials/events.

Cyber Security/Risk Management Framework (RMF)

  • Provide necessary support to Information Assurance team in the implementation and maintenance of classified information systems accredited under the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in related discipline, or equivalent education and work experience
  • Knowledgeable of the DoD , DoD Vol 1-74, ICD's, RMP and JPAFN6/0
  • Strong oral and written communications skills
  • Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance with current Investigation
  • Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment in a variety of program areas
  • Willing to travel on company business (approximately 25%)

Desired Skills:

  • Basic understanding of Cyber Security, specifically Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Ability to perform COMSEC duties including inventory and disposition
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Intermediate competency level with Microsoft Office Suite programs
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment in a variety of program area
  • Ability to solve problems of varying levels of complexity.
  • Maintain personnel security records for SAP/SAR/SCI related programs to include the use of SIMS, JPAS, and Scattered Castles.
  • Perform initial access eligibility determinations and create PARs and SCI nominations.
  • Process incoming and outgoing classified visit certifications
  • Conduct internal self-inspections and assist with Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments
  • Maintain classified material accountability records to include inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records and final disposition documentation
  • Working knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of DD254s
  • Ensure all classified materials are marked and controlled in accordance with contractual requirements
  • Review operational requirements and system specification documents to ensure applicable security requirements are addressed and incorporated into security processes
  • Interpret and implement security classification guidance
  • Assist in the development of Program Protection Plans (PPPs)
  • Investigate and document security violations/incidents, providing recommendations for corrective actions to program personnel/management
  • Develop and maintain the program's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
  • Attend, support and participate in program meetings, staff meetings, telecons, etc.,
  • Respond to walk-in customers and perform ad hoc security services as required.

ESP is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status and other protected characteristics.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110, $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)
  • CompTIA Security (Required)

Security clearance:

  • Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $180,000

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