Jr. Security Specialist

Leidos; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,700 - 91,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos in Omaha, NE, seeks a junior Security Specialist to support the 55 WG at Offutt AFB. The role focuses on safeguarding SCIFs, managing access control, and ensuring ICD 705 compliance while supporting a critical ISR mission.

Candidates must hold an active DoW Top Secret/SCI clearance, be eligible for a polygraph, and have a high school diploma with five years of related security experience (or an associate's degree with three years). The position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Top Secret/SCI clearance required or ability to obtain.
• Polygraph eligibility or ability to pass polygraph.
• High school diploma with 5+ years in security or an associate's degree with 3+ years in security.
• Knowledge of DoW, NSA and USAF security directives.

Responsibilities

• Provide security oversight for SCIF construction and related access control.
• Conduct SCI indoctrination/debriefings and maintain security databases.
• Process SCIF access requests, foreign travel, and visitation requests.
• Assist with SCIF accreditation, SOPs, and security program documentation.
• Support security program management with incident handling and training.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Polygraph eligibility

Security training experience

Security policy knowledge

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.

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. If you’re ready to elevate your expertise and play a vital role in national security, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Pay Range

Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

Pay And Benefits

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

Company Culture

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