Principal Specialist, Security - El Segundo, CA
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Security
Cybersecurity, Government Security -
Government
Cybersecurity, Government Security
Overview
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CA320:
El Seg.
-So. Campus Bldg E01 2000 East El Segundo Boulevard Building E01, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance:
Top Secret
Raytheon has an exciting opportunity for a multi-faceted Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) position, supporting Special Programs. You will help develop, administer, and maintain a comprehensive security program in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. You will routinely interface with all levels of management and government customers. You will be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and writing skills, and a professional image.
WhatYou Will Do
- Must be able to understand, implement and ensure compliance with the DoD Manual 5205.07 – DoD SAP Security Manual, 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and related Industrial Security Guidance Manuals or Special Program Security directives
- Provide security guidance regarding program operations
- Develop, obtain approval for, and implement security policies, procedures, and documentation specific to the program such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and addendums, Operation Security (OPSEC) Plans, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), etc.
- Create, update and administer security education, training and awareness to include program indoctrinations and debriefings
- Conduct self-inspections and recommend / implement corrective actions
- Prepare for and participate in government inspections, as well as implement corrective actions
- Program administrative work: personnel processing, visitor control, conducting program related investigations, TS accountability, dispatching and receiving program documents/material and resolving other related program security issues
- Maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers, peers and senior management across multiple program sites and business units
- Assist in presentation preparation for program status and reviews (internal and external)
- Ensure compliance with applicable government and company regulations
- Manage special access program facility administration in compliance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705, including physical security and construction requirements for SAPFs and SCIFs, submitting pre-construction and accreditation packages to include Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) and Tempest assessments
- Ability to collaborate across multiple organization levels (i.e., Individual Contributors to Sr. Executives)
- Work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Willing to travel on company business
- Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with minimum 3 years experience
- Experience with all Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain all access as required by the programs
- Experience in special program environments and understanding of government guidance to include the NISPOM and DoD Volumes
- Security related certification and training courses
- Experience with SIMS, DISS, and JADE databases
- Working knowledge of Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG)
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. - This position is not eligible for Relocation assistance
- Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
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