Industrial Security Representative/Document Control Specialist

Leidos; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Industrial Security Representative to join their dynamic team in Columbia, MD. This role involves managing classified materials, ensuring compliance with security policies, and supporting internal customers with security requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex regulations. Join a forward-thinking organization that values security and integrity, and make a significant impact in the defense and intelligence sectors. If you are passionate about security and want to contribute to vital missions, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in security and document control.
• Ability to manage SCIF policies and DoD security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and disposition classified material and conduct scheduled inventories.
• Support the CSSO with security tasks and compliance.

Skills

Document Control

Security Policies Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Organizational Skills

Judgement and Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Master's degree in a related discipline

Tools

Access Control Systems

Intrusion Detection Systems

Security Information Management Systems (SIMS)

Job description

The National Security Sector is seeking an Industrial Security Representative (ISR)/Document Control Specialist to work in our Columbia, MD facility. The National Security Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities for defense and intelligence customers in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and dispositioning all classified material, conduct appropriate and scheduled classified inventory, prepare classified material for shipment, classified material handling, classified storage, transportation & shipment of classified material, and maintenance of physical locations.

1. Candidate will be responsible for maintaining classified inventory for multiple programs.
2. Candidate will be responsible for processing incoming and outgoing visit certifications.
3. Candidate will work closely with the program management and configuration management specialist on the entrance and exit of classified material.
4. Candidate must also have good organizational skills to include attention to detail, the ability to identify gaps and develop procedures for document control.
5. The candidate will also support the local Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) with implementing and providing guidance to internal customers on security tasks or requirements such as:

1. Classified inventory and document control.
2. Security investigations as they relate to suspected loss & compromise of classified information, maintaining and updating Leidos’ Document Control database of record (SIMS).
3. Compliance of Document Control as it relates to the Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD254), adherence to all Security Classification Guides, and all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled information and technology and government policies.
4. Studying, investigating, preparing reports and/or recommendations for preventative or corrective actions in areas requiring specific expertise. The position also requires working closely with Configuration Management and the CSSO to provide the necessary training to conduct annual inventories as required by the contract.

Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 2+ years of prior relevant experience or master’s with 2 years of prior relevant experience.
2. Proven ability to manage SCIF policies and procedures.
3. Thorough understanding of DoD and IC personnel security requirements and ability to apply Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 and NISPOM guidance to the facility’s security plans and procedures.
4. Possess knowledge of Access Control Systems and Intrusion Detection Systems.
5. Ability to interpret company and government security policies and apply them to program operations.
6. Experience conducting security indoctrinations and refresher briefings, as appropriate.
7. Must have experience gathering information, objectively analyzing it, and drawing conclusions while focusing on comprehension of policies, regulations, and standards.
8. Judgement and Decision-making – Has proven ability to assess situations and information and reach sound conclusions in atypical situations.
9. Has experience with applicable policies, standards, laws, and rules, to include interpreting and applying against customer requirements to resolve security issues.
10. Communication – Is able to write and speak in a clear, concise, effective manner to a wide variety of audiences, including writing complex reports and displaying active listening skills.
11. Work closely and collaborate with internal and external managers to ensure understanding of program operations.
12. Ability to work long hours as required.
13. Ability to investigate security alarms during business hours and after business hours.
14. Create, manage and execute Security Awareness and CI training information.
15. Proven ability to apply risk management to daily and operations tasks.
16. Proven ability to manage and upkeep a rigorous document control program.
17. Ability to respond to after-hour alarms.
18. Ability to lift 25lbs.
19. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license.
20. Candidates must possess an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility & Poly.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience managing large complex programs.
2. FSO or CSSO Security training/certificate(s).
3. Familiarity with the Security Information Management Systems (SIMS).
4. Experience developing and implementing security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and emergency action plans.
5. Knowledge of Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems.
6. Experience conducting security incident inquiries and writing reports.
7. Resourceful in solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities.
8. Member of Security Organizations/affiliations (e.g. ISWG or NCMS).

Original Posting:

April 3, 2025

For 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 $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.