Jr. Security Specialist

Leidos LLC; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a junior Security Specialist to support the 55 WG at Offutt AFB in Omaha, NE. You will provide direct support for SCI security programs, manage access control, indoctrinations, and SCIF inspections while maintaining compliance with DoD directives.

Candidate must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and have appropriate education/experience. The role offers federal program experience in a critical ISR mission environment and requires a strong commitment to security discipline.

Qualifications

• Requires active TS/SCI clearance.
• High school diploma with 5+ years of related experience or an associate degree with 3+ years of related experience.
• At least two years of direct security or IC construction experience.
• Knowledge of DoW, NSA and USAF security directives.

Responsibilities

• Provide security oversight for SCI programs and SCIF construction.
• Maintain entry authority lists (EALs) and issue access badges; manage security docs.
• Conduct SCI indoctrinations/debriefings per guidelines; process related paperwork.
• Assist with SCIF inspections, SOPs, emergency plans and security program management.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Security experience

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

Job description

Are you ready for a rewarding career challenge? Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos is seeking a junior Security Specialist to support the 55 WG at Offutt AFB in Omaha, NE. This upcoming role is aligned to a large program supporting the Air Combat Command’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission. Candidates must currently possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance in order to be considered. As a Security Specialist, you will be a contributor to the protection and success of this critical mission.

What You’ll Do

Provide direct support to the following SCI security programs: Personnel, Industrial, Physical, and Information as defined by the program manager to include: Provide security oversight for all SCIF construction projects to include opening and closing construction site(s); supervising supplemental security contractors and construction security technicians (CSTs) to ensure building standards meet or exceed ICD 705 construction requirements; maintain entry authority lists (EALs); making/issuing access badges and other associated duties as assigned. Conduct SCI Indoctrination & Debriefings IAW prescribed guidelines to include the completion and final processing of all associated paperwork; maintain personnel security database Process Foreign Travel requests Process both incoming and outgoing SCI visitation requested through Defense Information Systems for Security (DISS); update and distribute entry authority lists for SCIF access Make SCIF access badges as needed IAW prescribed guidance and assist with annual inventory Process qualified applicants via mil check in for classified network access; track and schedule eligible candidates for counterintelligence polygraph (CIP) testing as needed Assist SCI Program Manager with Information Security with violations, infractions and CMIs investigation and adjudication processes to include knowledge and proficiency with security classification guides Assist SCI Security Program Manager with maintaining SCIF accreditation standards and documentation to include expert knowledge of facility IDS systems to include response and recovery procedures Conduct SCIF After-Hour and Entry/Exit inspections in conjunction with assigned security team members Assist with MICT and quarterly/annual SCIF inspections Review and update all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Action Plans as directed by the SCI Security Program Manager Provide full spectrum of customer support to include storage and transport of classified information and material Maintain and expand all requisite training requirements as prescribed by DoW, CDSE and local supervisory chain Assist with unit quarterly/annual SCI training requirements

What Sets You Apart (Required)

Current DoW Top Secret/SCI Current or ability to pass a polygraph High school diploma and five years of related experience, or an associate’s degree and three years of related experience. At least two of those years must include direct security or IC construction experience (such as junior SSO, Security Assistant, Facilities Manager, CST, CAG, etc.). Knowledge of DoW, NSA and USAF security directives

Nice to Have (Highly Desired)

3+ years of construction security AMSOPP1

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.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

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.

Original Posting: July 30, 2026 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.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.