Security Specialist
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Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80600 - 145700
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Security Specialist in our National Security Sectors (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering Computer Network Operations (CNO) Mission Software Analytical Methods and Modeling Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos we offer competitive benefits including Paid Time Off 11 paid Holidays 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting Flexible Schedules Discounted Stock Purchase Plans Technical Upskilling Education and Training Support Parental Paid Leave and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Job Summary: Leidos is seeking a Security Specialist for our clients 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 areas view/current practices and agree/accept new concepts practices and approaches.
Responsibilities include:
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
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience with required SAP CAP and SCI security procedures.
- Demonstrated experience with information industry 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.
- Minimum 5 years working with or in the IC.
At Leidos the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you apply today.
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
September 16 2025For 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 $80600.00 - $145700.00The 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Low Voltage
- Network Management
- IDS
- Computer Networking
- Field Service
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Security
- Security System Experience
- Information Security
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions fo ... View more
