Description

Introduction

The Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) plays a critical role in supporting secure, compliant, and effective delivery of IBM security services for the US Government and other highly regulated clients. Positioned at the intersection of security, internal service delivery, and client engagement, the CSSO works closely with IBM internal stake holders to ensure federal security requirements are consistently met and operational risks are effectively managed. This role focuses on coordination, oversight, and adherence to regulatory and contractual obligations while supporting mission-critical objectives in complex, compliance-driven environments.

Your role and responsibilities

As a seasoned US Government Security Professional, you will play a crucial role in supporting components of the IBM USG Corporate Security program, ensuring the protection of people, property, and information. Your expertise will aid management in making informed decisions regarding security measures and risk analysis.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Development of Security Policies: Develop and implement comprehensive security policies and procedures to safeguard IBM's people, property, and information that align with customer requirements.

• Serve as the primary security coordination point for assigned government client programs and provide back-up support for other site programs

• Oversight of physical security to meet ICD 705 and customer requirements and after-hours alarm response (must live within 45 minute drive of work location)

• Incident Management: Act as a coordination lead during security incidents, ensuring timely communication, documentation, escalation, and compliance with federal reporting requirements

• Disseminate Security Education: Play a key role in disseminating security educational materials to promote awareness and best practices throughout the organization.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Deep Expertise in Security Policy Development: Proven experience in developing and implementing comprehensive government security policies and procedures to safeguard people, property, and information.

• Advanced Risk Analysis Skills: Experience with conducting thorough risk analysis of proposed and existing sites, examining internal and external threats to determine necessary security measures.

• Data Privacy and Protection Expertise: Deep understanding of data privacy and information protection protocols, with experience in maintaining a safe and secure system environment for client and organizational information.

• Incident Management Leadership: Experience in overseeing incident management processes, analyzing risks, and implementing measures to mitigate potential security breaches.

• Security Education and Awareness: Experience in disseminating security educational materials to promote awareness and best practices throughout an organization.

**TS/SCI w/FSP

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Physical Security Knowledge: Experience with ICD 705 buildouts and physical security measures to ensure a safe and secure environment for people and property.

•.In-depth knowledge of personnel security requirements and processing

• Policy and documentation expertise: visitor control, safeguarding, alarm procedures, fixed facility checklists, construction security plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Document and media control and policies/procedures for adherence to all SCIF controls.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

US Citizenship Required.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Job Title

CSSO

Date posted

21-May-2026

Job ID

114604

City / Township / Village

Chantilly

State / Province

Virginia

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Onsite

Area of work

Enterprise Operations

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

128,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

175,000.00

Position type

Professional

Travel required

Some travel may be required based on business demand

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No



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