Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO)

Date Posted:

2025-07-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA105: BBN Headquarters 10 Moulton Street , Cambridge, MA, 02138 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

RTX BBN Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced and driven Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) / Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to join our Special Programs security team in Cambridge, MA. This position plays a critical role in supporting SAP and SCI programs by implementing and maintaining robust security postures in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) requirements.  As a member of RTX BBN’s Global Security Services organization, you will oversee the protection of sensitive national security information and ensure program continuity through proactive security management. This is a highly visible role that requires regular interaction with internal program managers and staff, external customers, and U.S. Government representatives.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform duties as primary and/or alternate CSSO/CPSO across various SAP/SCI contracts.
• Ensure compliance with the DoD Manual 5205.07, NISPOM, and ICDs.
• Interface with DoD and IC customers; prepare for, coordinate, and support recurring security inspections.
• Develop, implement, and maintain program-specific security documentation including SOPs, OPSEC, P2, emergency action, and security test plans.
• Maintain personnel security records and manage access requests using DISS, Scattered Castles, JADE, and other relevant systems.
• Provide security oversight to subcontractors via DD Form 254 and ensure flow-down of customer requirements.
• Conduct incident inquiries or investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead and/or facilitate security indoctrinations, refresher trainings, and debriefings.
• Some irregular travel may be required to support
• Develop and maintain paperwork required for ICD-705 accreditations of secure spaces, e.g. Construction Security Plans and Fixed Facility Checklists

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant security experience supporting SAP and/or SCI programs.
• Working knowledge of the DoDM 5205.07, ICD-705, and other applicable security directives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Note - U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Counterintelligence (CI) Poly.

• CDSE SAP Security Certifications (e.g., Introduction to SAPs, SAP Mid-Level Management, ICD-705 course).

• Familiarity with SEAD 3, ICD-703/704, DD254 processes, SOP development.

• Proficiency in security systems including DISS, JADE, and Scattered Castles.

• Degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or similar discipline

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Relocation assistance available.

This position is Onsite at our Cambridge, MA location

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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