Security Specialist

Description

Looking for a rewarding career challenge'

Unleash your potential at Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success.

We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. With Leidos, you will enjoy competitive benefits such as Paid Time Off, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more!

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Are you ready to join an incredible team' This contract is critical to the government and allows team members to work independently and in a team environment to achieve success.

If you are passionate, motivated, and want to be part of an organization that values your contributions, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

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Leidos is seeking a Security Specialist for our client's operational requirements on a mission focused program within a challenging, dynamic setting located in Bethesda, MD.

Successful candidates in this position will have the ability to communicate with executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of significant importance to the organization / project.

The Security Specialist will work to convince others to accept area's view / current practices and agree / accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.

Primary Responsibilities : Security

Develop, implement, and maintain security programs. Tasks may include but are not limited to :

• Process CAP / SAP requests from the IC and DOD, brief Control Officers, maintain program records and files, update SOP and briefings accordingly, and act a liaison between PMO and CAP / SAP team
• Provide recommendations on personnel security policies, standards, and procedures
• Draft requirements and implementation guidance
• Assess security programs to identify and recommend ways to address gaps
• Prepare for security working groups and interagency forums and provide event coordination
• Conduct government or contractor developed training classes or learning materials and conduct technical or administrative briefing of government or contractor personnel
• Develop security program SOPs as required
• Prepare staff and sites for government security audits
• Conduct security reviews of acquisition packages
• Conduct security reviews and update document classifications
• Conduct security briefings
• Process 4311 documents and support visitor requests

Basic Qualifications :

• Active TS / SCI with Polygraph
• Demonstrated experience with required SAP, CAP, and SCI security procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with information, industrial, and personnel security principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to apply wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to resolve problems and develop guidance documentation across a variety of circumstances and environments.
• Typically requires a BA degree and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 - 10 years of prior relevant experience.

Final level will be determined upon the skills, education, and experience of selected candidate.

Minimum 5 year working with or in the IC.

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Original Posting Date : 2024-08-28While 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.

About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health.

The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

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.

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Commitment to Diversity 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.