Security Specialist

Description

Job Description:

The Leidos Innovations Center (LInC) currently has an opening for a Security Specialist at our Arlington VA office.  This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience in managing very intricate programs in support of the mission.  Serve as the assistant special security official providing expertise in all security functions for this program in accordance with the NISPOM supplements, overprints, and other government regulations, e.g., DoDM 5205.07 Vols 1-4, ICD’s, DoDM and 5105.21 M1. 

Please note: Work location for this position will be Arlington, VA

Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing day-to-day support to the management and technical staff
• Writing Standard Operating Procedures
• Conducting annual self-inspections
• Submitting personnel for access
• Maintaining personnel records
• Conducting initial and annual refresher training
• Performing debriefs
• Maintaining document control
• Completing Fixed Facility Checklists
• Performing security violation investigations
• Transferring classified material
• Submitting foreign travel notifications
• Sending visit notifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of professional security experience. Associate degree and 6+ years of relevant experience will be considered or 8+ years of experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered
• Must have at least 4+ years of professional security experience
• Must have an active Top Secret security clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for an SSBI and access to classified information. Preference for current SSBI
• Knowledge of multiple functional areas, i.e., special security, and DoD security programs
• An understanding of security principles and government special security regulations (i.e., ICDs, DODM 5205.07 vols, NISPOM, JSIG, Supplement and Overprint)
• Contribute to the development and execution of security policy, plans and procedures
• Excellent organizational/communications skills and the ability to effectively interact with staff at all levels

No two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse security professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself. We welcome your perspective and ideas, to foster collaboration and deliver world-class security solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or Military experience
• Some SAP Security Courses

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $91,000.00 - $122,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.