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Security Specialist
- Leidos (Fort Walton Beach, FL)
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Description
**Leidos is on the lookout for a mission-driven SCI Security Specialist to join our elite team at Hurlburt Field, FL.** If you’re ready to take the lead in safeguarding national security and managing high-impact programs across multiple domains, this is your opportunity to make a difference. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and offers a front-row seat to some of the most critical operations in defense intelligence.
Program Oversight
+ Administer physical, industrial, personnel, and information security programs.
+ Ensure compliance with ACCM, SCI and collateral standards.
+ Investigate and report security incidents; oversee technical reviews and damage assessments.
+ Make final decisions on classification/declassification issues and guide personnel on classification requirements.
+ Review Program Security Directives (PSDs) and Classification Guides (PSCGs).
+ Provide oversight on classification authority, document marking, safeguarding, access controls, and information handling.
Policy & Analysis
+ Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and techniques.
+ Analyze complex security scenarios to determine appropriate methods, waivers, or corrective actions.
+ Review security incidents and recommend resolutions.
+ Evaluate classification challenges and determine appropriate levels.
Facility Security
+ Direct periodic inspections of cleared facilities for compliance.
+ Review and resolve security violations.
+ Apply research and technology principles to mitigate threats.
Personnel Security
+ Interpret and establish policy for processing Program Access Requests (PARs).
+ Train personnel on clearance sensitivity and access requirements.
+ Oversee access records and correspondence.
Physical Security
+ Ensure proper documentation and accreditation of ACCM facilities.
+ Review SOPs, co-utilization agreements, and secure construction plans.
+ Recommend physical control measures (safes, locks, fences, etc.).
+ Define restricted areas and manage ACCM material movement.
+ Serve as alternate facility manager; coordinate work orders and escort contractors.
Security Education
+ Plan and conduct security education programs.
+ Develop training materials and deliver briefings per DoD and AF guidelines.
+ Issue security bulletins and conduct initial/refresher training.
+ Provide foreign travel briefings for personnel with classified access.
Qualifications:
+ **Clearance** : Active TS/SCI on day 1.
+ **Education** : Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years of related experience
+ **Expertise** :
Strong knowledge of ACCM, SCI and collateral security standards
Working knowledge of National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) and Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
Advanced understanding of personnel, industrial, information, and operational security
Experience developing and evaluating security programs
Strong communication skills with senior officials
Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and agencies
EIO2024
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting:
September 25, 2025
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:
Pay Range $63,700.00 - $115,150.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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 www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .
Commitment to Non-Descrimination
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.
REQNUMBER: R-00167522
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
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