The Site Security Specialist protects and manages classified information and equipment developed by, or entrusted to, the organization, requiring in-depth understanding of security policies, procedures, and oversight requirements for the proper classification, access, handling, storage, and destruction of classified or sensitive material. Responsible for developing, implementing and analyzing programs ensuring adherence to federal laws, regulations and directives for the classification management. Responsible for management of clearance prescreening, verification and maintenance, including upgrades or downgrades, crossovers of existing clearances, continuous vetting, and periodic reinvestigations at all clearance levels. Responsible for special and restricted access programs, briefing and debriefing individuals on requirements and responsibilities of privileged access to sensitive programs.

COMPLEXITY: Problems typically involve multiple issues, areas, or specialties. Identify potential improvements in programs and processes and recommend solutions to enhance results, including OPSEC concerns.

COMMUNICATION: Communicates with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members. May communicate with parties external to the organization (e.g., sub-contractors, vendors, etc.). Works to provide input/feedback to leaders regarding procedures, processes, and approaches to security.

Primary Responsibilities

The Homeland Security Solutions Division under the National Security Sector at Leidos has an opening within the Professional Services Support 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, security training, and provide security management and 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 Sacramento, CA, metro area.

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of a TS/SCI clearance
• Minimum of eight (8) years of U.S. government experience in the areas of ICD 705 Physical Security, with some Information Security, Personnel Security (PERSEC) and Operations Security (OPSEC).
• 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.
• Hands-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/Manager
• 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

Membership in a professional security organization

Original Posting Date:

2024-10-04

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:

Pay Range $78,000.00 - $141,000.00

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.