Security Specialist

Leidos•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Security Specialist in our National Security Sector's (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 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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