Contractor SAP Security Officer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Contractor SAP Security Officer providing daily support for Special Access Program security. Ensuring compliance and protecting sensitive information in the Special Access Program environment.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeBeaufort • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,400 - $134,300 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct, hands-on support for the daily administration and execution of the Special Access Program (SAP) security program
Execute critical security functions across all security disciplines to ensure compliance and protect sensitive program information
Create a secure environment by coordinating with the Cognizant Authority (CA) Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO)
Take responsibility for security management, including the Security, Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program
Implement and execute all SAP security requirements as defined
Develop, coordinate, maintain and execute Security Standard Operating Procedures for the SAPF/SCIF
Process Program Access Requests (PARs), facilitate indoctrinations and debriefings, and maintain personnel security files
Manage visit certifications and foreign travel reporting for all SAP-accessed personnel
Ensure all records are updated in the SAP personnel vetting system
Conduct inventories, manage document control and accountability logs
Support the physical integrity of the SAPF by managing access control systems
Enforce compliance with ICD and DOW policies for SCI and SAP management

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in DoW and/or IC security
at least 3 to 5 years of direct, hands-on experience working within a Special Access Program environment
A high school diploma
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Completion of foundational CDSE/STEPP security training is required; SAP-related training is highly desirable
Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligible and willing to consent to a CI Polygraph
A strong working knowledge of SAP security policies and procedures is required
Proficiency with the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) and other security management software is also necessary
Proficient in various types of information technology applications, such as Microsoft Office (MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint), SharePoint and Adobe

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package
healthcare benefits
paid leave
retirement plans
insurance programs
education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

security managementSAP security policiesSecurity Standard Operating ProceduresProgram Access Requestspersonnel securityaccess control systemsdocument controlcompliance enforcementsecurity traininginformation technology applications

Certifications

Top Secret security clearanceCDSE/STEPP security trainingSAP-related training