Special Security Officer

Leidos•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Special Security Officer (SSO) to join its team at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, Nevada. The role supports ACC Wing SCI security programs, protects sensitive national security information, assists with daily Special Security Office operations, and administers the SCI security program. The SSO provides expert guidance to local and tenant SCIFs and interprets directives from the Director of National Intelligence, Defense Intelligence Agency, and Department of Defense. The position also provides technical advice on SCI personnel, physical, and information security standards.

Requirements

Currently possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or an associate degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least 4 years of experience working with SCI across security disciplines, specifically personnel, physical, information, and basic information assurance.
Ability to work independently in an operational environment.
Knowledge of security principles, concepts, practices, products, and services; methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability; implementing mitigations; and disseminating security procedures and processes.
Knowledge of ICD 704, ICD 705 and its Technical Specifications, and DoDM 5105.21, Volumes 1 through 3, plus working knowledge of other applicable DNI, DIA, and USAF directives and regulations.
Ability to gather facts, apply analytical and evaluative methods, assess information, plan actions, make sound decisions, and solve security problems.

Nice To Haves

Completed formal SSO certification training.
Completed a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) physical security course.

Responsibilities

Maintain applicable SCI directives, regulations, manuals, and guidelines to perform SSO duties and responsibilities.
Ensure SCI is properly accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, safeguarded, and destroyed by authorized means.
Ensure SCI is disseminated only to people authorized to access it and with an established need to know.
Investigate SCI security infractions, recommend actions to the Chief SSO on site, and prepare required reports.
Maintain liaison with collateral security officials to support mission accomplishment across security levels.
Conduct SCI personnel, information, physical, and technical security activities, including TEMPEST and Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) actions.
Provide security awareness training required by regulations or requested by the COR.
Perform SCI Personnel Security Program activities, including nomination interviews, validation of access requirements, submission of investigative requests, security briefings, obtaining signed nondisclosure documents, and related personnel security actions.
Serve as the official channel for certifying and receiving SCI visitor clearances and accesses.
Maintain the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) so it accurately reflects personnel under the organization.
Provide guidance and assistance in processing SCI position and eligibility requests.
Process derogatory information concerning SCI-indoctrinated individuals under the SSO’s security cognizance and assist commanders and directors with establishing Security Information Files.
Assist with overall physical security and ensure current and future SCIFs comply with ICD 705 and other applicable directives and policies.
Prepare and revise physical accreditation paperwork, including fixed facility checklists.
Ensure appropriate accreditation documentation is available for each SCIF under the organization’s security cognizance.
Ensure each SCIF under the SSO’s security cognizance conducts annual security program self-inspections.