Core One

Contract Security Officer

Core One · Sterling, VA

Posted 29 days ago · $120,000 - $140,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
29 days
Core One's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
56% of Core One's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Core One
high
45 stale, 3 reposted of 77 open
Hiring momentum
107 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Core One's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Core One.

About this role

The Contract Security Officer (CSO) at Core One is responsible for overseeing security compliance related to Intelligence Community contracts. This role involves managing security requirements, coordinating with various security personnel, and ensuring that all security protocols are documented and followed throughout the contract lifecycle. The CSO will also handle security incidents, maintain security records, and support proposal activities related to security requirements.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Core One as an employer.

What you need

  • TS/SCI Clearance w/ Full-Scope Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
  • 5+ years of experience supporting industrial security, contract security, special security, or related security functions within the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or federal contracting environment
  • Demonstrated experience supporting Intelligence Community contracts or programs involving SCI, SAP, or other compartmented security requirements
  • Working knowledge of NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Intelligence Community Standards (ICS), and agency-specific security requirements applicable to contractor environments
  • Demonstrated experience administering or supporting personnel security, classified information protection, security access, classified visits, and security compliance requirements

Nice to have

  • Experience supporting security requirements for one or more Intelligence Community agencies preferred

What you get

  • Competitive total compensation package

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided is contingent upon contract award and may vary based on negotiated rates and candidate qualifications
  • Position requires active TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph, which may limit candidate pool

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Listed by Core One on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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