Mid-Shift Industrial Security Specialist

Leidos Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a detail-oriented Industrial Security Specialist to support classified programs at our Colorado Springs location. This role focuses on protecting information, personnel, and facilities, and provides expert guidance across personnel, physical, and information security to maintain mission readiness.

The position requires managing day-to-day security operations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and delivering training and awareness programs.

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 an active Secret clearance.
• Experience as an FSO, AFSO, CPSO, or similar industrial security professional.
• Knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DoD 5200.01 volumes, and personnel security systems (DISS, NISS, NBIS, etc.).
• Strong communication, organizational, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work Mid-Shift, 2pm-10pm, M-F.
• Physical work location - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with security regulations and program requirements.
• Conduct security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings and foreign travel briefings.
• Manage facility access controls, badge issuance, visitor requests, and escorting visitors.
• Govern the chain of custody for inbound/outbound classified materials and documents; update master security database.
• Prepare, wrap, receipt, and securely dispatch classified transmittals through approved channels.
• Assist the FSO in inquiries into security violations, author comprehensive reports, and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver security training and awareness programs.
• Provide security guidance to leadership, technical teams, and customers.
• Perform self-inspections, support government assessments, and respond to security incidents.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

DCSA FSO certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leidos is seeking a detail-oriented Industrial Security Specialist to support classified programs at our Colorado Springs location. This role focuses on protecting information, personnel, and facilities, and provides expert guidance across personnel, physical, and information security to maintain mission readiness.

The position requires managing day-to-day security operations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and delivering training and awareness programs.