SCIF Security Specialist (TS/SCI)

Leidos Inc; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Special Security Officer (SSO) at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, VA. Candidates must already possess a current TS/SCI security clearance.

The SSO will perform the full range of security duties and assignments in support ACC Wing SCI security programs and will assist in the operation of the special security office and help to administer the SCI security program. The role requires experience with SCI directives, personnel, physical, information, and basic information

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance on day 1.
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years (or Associate's and 6+ years) of relevant experience.
• Experience working with SCI in all security disciplines, but specifically in personnel, physical, information and basic information assurance.
• Ability to work independently in an operational environment so the contractor must possess knowledge of a full range of security principles, concepts, practices; methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability; implementing mitigating improvement; and disseminating security procedures/processes.
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 704, ICD 705 and DoDM 5105.21, V1 thru V3 and working knowledge of other applicable DNI, DIA, and USAF directives and regulations.
• Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions and solve a variety of security problems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain applicable SCI directives, regulations, manuals, and guidelines to adequately discharge SSO duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure SCI is properly accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, and safeguarded.
• Ensure SCI is destroyed by authorized means.
• Ensure SCI is disseminated only to persons authorized access to the material and having an established need-to-know.
• Investigate SCI security infractions, making recommendations to the Chief SSO on site and preparing required reports.
• Maintain continuing liaison, with collateral security officials to ensure both security levels are mission accomplished.
• Conduct SCI personnel, information, physical and technical security actions.
• Provide all security awareness trainings as required by regulations and requested by the COR.
• Perform all aspects of the SCI Personnel Security Program to include, nomination interviews, validation of SCI access requirements, submission of investigative requests, conduct SCI security briefings; obtain NdA and NdS; and perform other related personnel security actions.
• Serve as the official channel for certifying and receiving SCI visitor clearances/accesses.
• Maintain the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to accurately reflect all personnel under their organization.
• Provide guidance and assistance for processing SCI position and eligibility requests.
• Process all derogatory information concerning SCI indoctrinated individuals under their security cognizance and assist commanders and directors with establishment of Security Information Files.
• Assist in providing overall physical security and ensure SCIFs comply with ICD 705 and other directives; prepare and revise accreditation paperwork.
• Ensure appropriate accreditation documentation is available for each SCIF and under the organization's security cognizance.
• Ensure each SCIF conducts annual self-inspections of the security program.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Security program knowledge

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Special Security Officer (SSO) at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, VA. Candidates must already possess a current TS/SCI security clearance.

The SSO will perform the full range of security duties and assignments in support ACC Wing SCI security programs and will assist in the operation of the special security office and help to administer the SCI security program. The role requires experience with SCI directives, personnel, physical, information, and basic information