Leidos is hiring: Security Specialist in Fort Walton Beach

Overview

Leidos is on the lookout for a mission-driven SCI Security Specialist to join our elite team at Hurlburt Field, FL. If you’re ready to take the lead in safeguarding national security and managing high-impact programs across multiple domains, this is your opportunity to make a difference. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical, industrial, personnel, and information security programs.
• Ensure compliance with ACCM, SCI and collateral standards.
• Investigate and report security incidents; oversee technical reviews and damage assessments.
• Make final decisions on classification/declassification issues and guide personnel on classification requirements.
• Review Program Security Directives (PSDs) and Classification Guides (PSCGs).
• Provide oversight on classification authority, document marking, safeguarding, access controls, and information handling.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Analyze complex security scenarios to determine appropriate methods, waivers, or corrective actions.
• Review security incidents and recommend resolutions.
• Evaluate classification challenges and determine appropriate levels.
• Direct periodic inspections of cleared facilities for compliance.
• Review and resolve security violations.
• Apply research and technology principles to mitigate threats.
• Interpret and establish policy for processing Program Access Requests (PARs).
• Train personnel on clearance sensitivity and access requirements.
• Oversee access records and correspondence.
• Ensure proper documentation and accreditation of ACCM facilities.
• Review SOPs, co-utilization agreements, and secure construction plans.
• Recommend physical control measures (safes, locks, fences, etc.).
• Define restricted areas and manage ACCM material movement.
• Serve as alternate facility manager; coordinate work orders and escort contractors.
• Plan and conduct security education programs.
• Develop training materials and deliver briefings per DoD and AF guidelines.
• Issue security bulletins and conduct initial/refresher training.
• Provide foreign travel briefings for personnel with classified access.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI on day 1.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years of related experience.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of ACCM, SCI and collateral security standards.
• Working knowledge of National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) and Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Advanced understanding of personnel, industrial, information, and operational security.
• Experience developing and evaluating security programs.
• Strong communication skills with senior officials.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and agencies.