Industrial Security Representative

Leidos Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,650 - 118,675; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc is looking for a Security Professional to manage various security processes, including clearances and compliance, protecting critical transportation security assets.

This role involves working closely with intelligence and defense security officials, conducting inspections and managing security training programs. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, alongside a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. A competitive salary range between $65,650.00 to $118,675.00 is offered, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant industrial security experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience as an FSO, CPSO, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage security clearances and continuous vetting.
• Conduct security briefings and inspections.
• Serve as the primary interface with security officials.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DISS

NISS

NBIS

Job description

Description

Join Leidos' Digital Modernization Sector supporting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by protecting classified programs, personnel, facilities, and information critical to national transportation security. This role serves as a key security liaison between government requirements and day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with federal security regulations and safeguarding sensitive assets. The position is contingent upon TSA contract award and requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Primary Responsibilities

Personnel Security

• Process and manage security clearances, SCI nominations, reinvestigations, upgrades/downgrades, and continuous vetting.
• Conduct security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, and foreign travel briefings.
• Maintain compliance with DISS, NISS, NBIS, DHS, and related requirements.

Physical Security

• Manage facility access controls, badge issuance, visitor requests, and courier authorizations.
• Conduct SCIF and secure facility inspections, identify vulnerabilities, and implement corrective actions.

Information & Program Security

• Protect classified information and equipment in accordance with NISPOM, ICD, DHS, and DoD requirements.
• Maintain security documentation, SOPs, and authorization packages.
• Deliver security training and awareness programs.

Operations & Compliance

• Serve as the primary interface with DHS, DoD, and Intelligence Community security officials.
• Conduct self-inspections, support government assessments, and respond to security incidents.
• Provide security guidance to leadership, technical teams, and customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant industrial security experience; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience as an FSO, CPSO, or similar industrial security professional.
• Knowledge of NISPOM, ICD standards, DHS directives, and personnel security systems (DISS, NISS, NBIS, etc.).
• Experience with SCIF security, security documentation, briefings, and compliance programs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and Microsoft Office skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• DCSA FSO certification.
• COMSEC Custodian/Manager experience.
• OPSEC planning experience.
• Knowledge of access control and intrusion detection systems.
• Security incident investigation experience.
• Professional certifications such as SPeD, SFPC, or CPP.

Pay Range: $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.