Site Security Specialist

Site Security Specialist at Leidos summary:

The Site Security Specialist will manage day-to-day physical and information security for a SCIF/SAPF, including access control, escorts, security training, inspections, and implementation of ICD 705/NISPOM-based policies. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, minimum eight years’ SCIF/SAPF physical security experience, and interaction with senior DoD/intelligence customers. Preferred experience includes FSO/COMSEC duties, OPSEC planning, SCIF accreditation, and access control/IDS knowledge.

Description

The Security Engineering Program (SEP) under Homeland and Force Protection at Leidos currently has an opening within the Professional Services Support (PSS) Program for a Site Security Specialist. The Site Security Specialist will directly support the customer and be committed to protecting classified information, assets, and secure spaces. The candidate will serve as a security team member and will directly interface and collaborate with key leaders and customers. Specifically, the candidate will safeguard all assets and information and process/manage SCIF access control requirements and visit requests. This position will provide site escort to uncleared vendors, offer security training, and oversee the implementation of security policies and procedures within the facility. Areas of emphasis are physical security, information security, OPSEC, and verification of clearances/accesses. The Site Security Specialist will be required to interact with and provide security support to senior DoD officials. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The position is at a customer site in the Waynesboro, PA Metro Area.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of a TS/SCI clearance

• Minimum of eight (8) years of U.S. government experience in SCIF/SAPF Physical Security management with Information Security, Personnel Security (PERSEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC) experience.

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or an additional 2 years of experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of ICD 705, the NISPOM, and applicable Manuals, Directives, policies, and procedures.

• H ands-on experience in physical security assessments /inspections and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)/Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) security requirements .

• Must be an expert in managing the day-to-day security operations of a SCIF.

• Excellent communication (both oral and written), organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills .

• Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Facility Security Officer

• Experience as a COMSEC Custodian

• Experience developing and implementing OPSEC plans

• Knowledge of Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems.

• Experience in accreditation of SCIFs/TSCIFs.

• Experience as a security professional supporting the Intelligence Community

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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Keywords:

SCIF security, physical security, TS/SCI, NISPOM, ICD 705, access control, OPSEC, security escort, SCIF accreditation, facility security officer