Cognizant Security Officer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

CSO/ACSO managing day-to-day SCI security program at HII’s Mission Technologies. Ensuring compliance with security policies and effective communication with senior leaders.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeSuitland • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,937 - $114,395 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for day-to-day management and implementation of the facility’s SCI security program
Apply SCI directives, regulations, manuals, and guidelines
Supervise the SCIF, maintain documentation, administer the SCI program
Control, transmit, transport, package, destroy, and inventory accountable classified information
Conduct security inquiries, drafting final incident reports
Create and maintain PERSEC records within DISS and/or Scattered Castles
Certify, transmit, receive visitor clearances and accesses
Conduct indoctrination and termination briefings
Conduct annual facility security self-assessments
Manage, supervise, and provide support to SAPS
Initiate security clearance investigations in equip
Oversee the operation of access control systems and intrusion detection systems
Report derogatory information to the Central Adjudication Facility (CAF) on SCI-indoctrinated personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent
5 years related experience with certification in assigned area required
Extensive experience using the SIMS application or other security database
3 or more years’ experience in developing, organizing, and administering a Security training program
Experience conducting security classification reviews in accordance with security classification guidance pre-applicable OCA guidance
TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire with ability to obtain CI Poly

Benefits

Comp & perks

best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
financial planning tools
life insurance
employee discounts
paid holidays and paid time off
tuition reimbursement
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

security program managementsecurity classification reviewsincident report draftingsecurity training program administrationaccess control systemsintrusion detection systemsPERSEC record maintenancesecurity clearance investigationsdocumentation administrationclassified information handling

Soft Skills

supervisionorganizational skillscommunication skillsleadershipattention to detailproblem-solvinganalytical skillsteam supporttraining and developmentreporting

Certifications

TS/SCI clearanceCI Polysecurity certification