Contractor Special Security Representative (CSSR)

Contractor Special Security Representative

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking a highly motivated and well-qualified Contractor Special Security Representative (CSSR) to join our team of skilled professionals supporting mission-critical operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the U.S. Space Force (USSF). In this role, you will support the execution of the Personnel Security Program (PERSEC) by developing and maintaining local procedures, ensuring compliance with government directives, and promoting security awareness across the organization. While overall program administration remains government-led, the CSSR serves as a key liaison, maintaining accurate records, facilitating personnel actions, and ensuring adherence to established security policies and standards. The ideal candidate will take a proactive approach to security education and training, implementing and maintaining security training programs, documenting completion records, and providing them to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) upon request. Additional responsibilities include conducting new employee security orientations, delivering recurring refresher briefings, performing debriefings when required, and ensuring all personnel understand their security responsibilities. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to national security missions in a dynamic and collaborative environment, supporting the protection of sensitive and classified information across critical defense programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee robust Physical, Information, Personnel, and Industrial Security (PHYSEC, INFOSEC, PERSEC, INDUSEC) programs to ensure full compliance with DoD and U.S. Space Force (USSF) regulations
• Execute and manage all security program elements supporting the USSF mission, including personnel, physical, industrial, and information security operations
• Coordinate and conduct personnel security operations within the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), ensuring timely and accurate clearance and investigation processing
• Administer in / out-processing for military, civilian, and contractor personnel, maintaining accurate access control and security documentation across multiple facilities
• Serve as a Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) and trusted advisor to civilian staff and senior leadership, providing guidance on regulatory compliance and best practices
• Support and facilitate government inspections, audits, and self-assessments, ensuring prompt resolution of findings and sustained compliance with applicable directives
• Review, update, and enhance security policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); develop and recommend new or revised SOPs for government review and approval
• Manage the Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program, developing materials and conducting briefings that promote a strong security culture
• Conduct and document preliminary inquiries into potential security incidents, ensuring appropriate reporting, corrective action, and mitigation
• Maintain and oversee SCI sponsorship for mission partner personnel, ensuring all training, access, and reporting requirements are executed accurately across facilities
• Safeguard classified information, personnel, and critical assets through continuous monitoring and process improvement of security operations

Required Skills and Experience

The Contractor Special Security Representative must have :

Education and Certifications

The Contractor Special Security Representative must meet the following :

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is / may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services. Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.