Security Specialist

R-00161996

Description

Accelerate Your Career in Security with Leidos

Grow with us through tailored training, dynamic teamwork, and real-world technical challenges. Let Leidos show you how to fast-track your career in National Defense.

Your Opportunity

The National Security Sector at Leidos is hiring a Security Specialist at Fort Meade, MD. You’ll play a critical role in supporting Air Combat Command’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission.

Why Leidos ?

• Invested in Your Growth: Structured learning paths, on-the-job mentoring, and leadership development
• High-Impact Work: Contribute to missions that protect our nation
• Collaborative Culture: Work with experts across security, intelligence, and engineering
• Career Mobility: Leidos is 35,000+ professionals who strongly explore roles that match your evolving ambitions

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with the Personnel Security Program Manager to create and refine local clearance procedures
• Oversee SCI indoctrination tracking and reporting for military and civilian staff
• Liaise with NSA’s Military Affairs Desk Office for AF vetting and approvals
• Coordinate AFOSI Counter-Intelligence polygraph exams, renewals, and retakes
• Process AFOSI Form 158s, resolve security concerns, and route findings appropriately
• Conduct SCI prescreen interviews and deliver recommendations per Air Force directives
• Maintain comprehensive security files and clearance documentation
• Review background information for adverse indicators; draft summaries of misrepresentations
• Advise commanders on establishing Security Information Files (SIF) and manage SIF lifecycle

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree plus 6+ years of relevant experience (Additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. A Masters degree can substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Deep knowledge of security concepts, criteria, and best practices
• Strong analytical skills to design and evaluate security programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication—clear, concise, and accurate
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders
• Experience supporting ACC ISR operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)

Ready to Join?

Seize this chance to elevate your security expertise, work alongside top professionals, and impact critical missions. Apply today and let’s grow your career—together!
Original Posting: July 2, 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 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.