Leidos is seeking a Special Security Officer to support sensitive IT and national security programs. In this role, you will manage personnel security clearances, maintain classified systems and facilities, enforce security policies, and oversee access control and visitor management. You will coordinate with program, cyber, and facilities teams to ensure compliance with government regulations, conduct security briefings and incident reporting, and support inspections and audits. This position requires strong attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and track personnel security clearances and visit requests
- Administer access control, badging, and visitor management for secure areas
- Maintain compliance with government security regulations and policies
- Support operation and protection of classified IT systems and facilities
- Conduct security briefings, education, and debriefings for staff
- Prepare for and support security inspections, audits, and assessments
- Investigate and report security incidents and potential violations
- Coordinate with program, cyber, and facilities teams on security requirements
- Maintain accurate security documentation, records, and logs
- Recommend improvements to security processes and controls
Required Skills
- Personnel security management
- Industrial/Do
- D security regulations
- Classified systems administration
- Access control management
- Incident reporting and investigation
- Security audits and inspections
- Visitor and badge control systems
- Security policy development
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Technical writing and documentation