
Alternate CSSO
San Diego, CAFull-time$83–141K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
BAE Systems seeks an Alternate CSSO to support security across Special Access Programs and Sensitive Compartmented Information programs. The role works with program leaders and U.S. Government security officers to maintain compliance, oversee security plans and inspections, and address security incidents. It is performed full-time onsite and requires an active Top Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain SAP and/or SCI access.
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Job Description
Ready to Defend the Future? Join Our Elite Security Team!
BAE Systems is seeking a passionate and driven Alternate CSSO (ACSSO) to join our rapidly expanding security team!
This isn't just a job it's a chance to elevate your career in the exciting world of Aerospace & Defense. Become part of BAE Systems, a globally recognized leader in innovation and a trusted partner to the U.S. Government. You'll be at the forefront of protecting cutting-edge technologies across a multitude of Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), directly contributing to critical national security missions.
Imagine making a real impact, you ll be supporting a diverse portfolio of dynamic programs, working alongside brilliant minds and leaders. As a ACSSO, you'll collaborate with leaders across the organization and build key relationships with internal and external customers. This fast-paced, team-oriented role will help you develop highly sought-after skills and ensure your contributions are recognized.
If you're a motivated security professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities include:
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Ensure adherence to government and company security policies, providing expert guidance and direction to program teams
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Serve as the primary point of contact for US Government Program Security Officers(PSO) and/or Special Security Officer (SSO) and collaborate closely with program managers
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Oversee security for prime and subcontracts, including developing and maintaining DD254s and providing essential security guidance
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Author, implement, and maintain comprehensive program-level security plans, procedures, and instructions
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Lead formal self-inspections, track corrective actions to completion, and conduct thorough security audits
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Deliver engaging security education and awareness training, conduct briefings, and provide classification guidance to employees
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Investigate and resolve security incidents
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Contribute to a holistic security posture by supporting other critical disciplines, including Personnel, Physical, Cyber, COMSEC, and Visitor Control
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Build and maintain strong working relationships across departments, business areas, and the company segments to foster a positive and productive work environment
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Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Accesses
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Willingness to complete a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CSP)
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Participate in after-hours alarm response
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Serve as a SAP Accountability Officer (SAO)
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Perform other duties as assigned
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full- time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
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Active Top Secret clearance
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Deep understanding and practical application of U.S. Government security standards, DoD SAP Manuals, DoD SCI Manuals, and ICD/ICS series directives and standards
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Familiarity with a broad range of technologies and applications aligned with ICD 705 Technical Specifications.
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Proven ability to effectively collaborate with program managers and maintain strong working relationships with US Government Program Security Officers.
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Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, make sound judgments, work independently, analyze complex issues, and deliver effective solutions.
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Highly proficient in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to clearly and concisely present complex information to diverse audience
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable software tools
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
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Demonstrated mastery of ICD-705 guidelines, with practical experience implementing security measures including intrusion detection systems, access control technologies, and TEMPEST requirements for DoD and IC clients.
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Proven ability to navigate and ensure program compliance within complex, multi-level secure environments even in challenging, non-standard situations.
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Ability to independently identify, assess, and resolve unique security challenges with creative solutions that support contract performance while maintaining strict security protocols.
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Possesses a professional demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multi-tasked environment.
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Prior experience as a SAP Accountability Officer
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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How this job compares
Set against the 2,355 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$83–141K/yr
- US median$62–96K/yr122 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $112K, is 44% above the US median midpoint ($77K) — in the middle half of Security Officer salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 266 open Security Officer jobs in California and 2,355 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Allied Universal95 open
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- Experience
- Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (607 postings).
- Education
- 26 of the 2,355 open Security Officer jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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