Contract Security Officer

About the Role

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support our most sensitive missions, we are seeking a Contract Security Officer (CSO) with an active Full Scope Poly (FSP). This role is the backbone of our secure operations within the Intelligence Community (IC). As the primary guardian of our industrial security program, you will ensure our people, facilities, and data meet the highest standards of national security. You won't just be managing paperwork; you will be directly enabling our elite technical teams to deliver innovative digital solutions in the most secure and classified environments in the world.

• Administer and maintain the organization's industrial security program in strict compliance with the NISPOM Rule (32 CFR Part 117) and IC directives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Redhorse, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and IC government program security officers.
• Manage the full lifecycle of personnel security actions, including SCI processing, Full Scope Polygraph coordination, and visit requests via DISS and agency-specific portals.
• Oversee the safeguarding and handling of classified information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across diverse program areas.
• Coordinate the management of secure workspaces and SCIF environments, ensuring compliance with physical security and access control procedures.
• Review and administer contract security requirements, including the preparation and management of DD254s and subcontractor security coordination.
• Lead the Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) program, conducting specialized briefings, debriefings, and foreign travel reporting for cleared personnel.
• Manage the Insider Threat Program (ITP) and investigate/report security incidents or suspicious contacts in accordance with federal mandates.
• Maintain continuous inspection readiness for DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVAs) and internal compliance audits.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and Program Managers to ensure security is integrated into every stage of the employee lifecycle and project delivery.

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
• Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) FSO Training Certification.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial security implementing security policies in compliance with federal regulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in the NISPOM Rule (32 CFR Part 117) and IC security standards.
• Proficiency using the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), NBIS, and OPM security systems.
• Familiarity with the Scattered Castles database.
• Experience supporting security operations specifically for the CIA, NSA, or NGA.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief and advise executive leadership on security risks and requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to Brief executive leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Completion of CSSO (Contract Support Security Officer) training.
• Experience managing physical security requirements for SCIFs under ICD 705.
• Prior experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) or working with ISSM/ISSO teams on system authorizations.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience supporting classified environments within federal contracting organizations.
• Familiarity with government security inspections and compliance reviews.