Industrial Security Specialist, CSSO

Job overview

The Industrial Security Specialist, CSSO role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO. Pay is $60,000–$90,000 per year. SARA is a defense research and development enterprise creating technology innovations for commercial and government organizations. The specialist administers facility and program security operations, maintains compliance with government and contract requirements, and supports special access programs. The role protects classified work through security procedures, records, briefings, inspections, and coordination with internal teams and government contacts.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily facility security operations and administer industrial security programs under NISPOM, applicable laws, regulations, and contract requirements
• support special access programs and recommend procedure improvements
• conduct security patrols and inspections
• maintain security records and reports
• manage SAP personnel security records and program documents
• conduct indoctrination, refresher, foreign travel, and debriefing briefings
• investigate and report security violations
• process travel authorization requests
• maintain facility accreditation and co-use agreements
• review prescreen paperwork and submit access requests
• maintain security databases
• respond to after-hours alarms.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

industrial security specialist

csso

special access programs

nispom

classified information

personnel security

facility security

colorado springs co

sara inc

secret clearance

$60k–$90k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• paid time off
• tuition and certification reimbursement
• flexible work schedules
• discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) match/profit sharing
• employee stock ownership plan.

Why this role

Requires 2–4 years of industrial security experience, US citizenship, an active DoD/DoW Secret clearance, and eligibility to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance; after-hours alarm response is required.

About the employer

SARA Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.