Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)

Introduction

The Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) plays a critical role in supporting secure, compliant, and effective delivery of IBM security services for the US Government and other highly regulated clients. Positioned at the intersection of security, internal service delivery, and client engagement, the CSSO works closely with IBM internal stake holders to ensure federal security requirements are consistently met and operational risks are effectively managed. This role focuses on coordination, oversight, and adherence to regulatory and contractual obligations while supporting mission-critical objectives in complex, compliance-driven environments.

Your role and responsibilities

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.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Development of Security Policies: Develop and implement comprehensive security policies and procedures to safeguard IBM's people, property, and information that align with customer requirements.

• Serve as the primary security coordination point for assigned government client programs and provide back-up support for other site programs

• Oversight of physical security to meet ICD 705 and customer requirements and after-hours alarm response (must live within 45 minute drive of work location)

• Incident Management: Act as a coordination lead during security incidents, ensuring timely communication, documentation, escalation, and compliance with federal reporting requirements

• Disseminate Security Education: Play a key role in disseminating security educational materials to promote awareness and best practices throughout the organization.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Deep Expertise in Security Policy Development: Proven experience in developing and implementing comprehensive government security policies and procedures to safeguard people, property, and information.

• Advanced Risk Analysis Skills: Experience with conducting thorough risk analysis 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 in maintaining a safe and secure system environment for client and organizational information.

• Incident Management Leadership: Experience in overseeing incident management processes, analyzing risks, and implementing measures to mitigate potential security breaches.

• Security Education and Awareness: Experience in disseminating security educational materials to promote awareness and best practices throughout an organization.

**TS/SCI w/FSP

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.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.