Security Manager

Leidos; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 82,550 - 149,225; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Security Manager in Beavercreek, Ohio to oversee security operations for classified government programs. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with security regulations, managing personnel security, and conducting security inspections and audits.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree with significant experience in security management. An Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required. Offering a competitive salary range and a commitment to non-discrimination.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 6+ years.
• Experience with DoD or federal classified programs.
• Strong knowledge of NISPOM and ICD standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily security operations for classified programs.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
• Oversee personnel security activities including clearance management.

Skills

Security compliance management

Personnel security

Physical security operations

Information security

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

NISPOM

ICD standards

TOP SECRET/SCI clearance

Job description

Position Summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Security Manager to provide senior‑level security management support for classified government and defense programs. The selected candidate will oversee and manage security operations, personnel security, physical security, information security, and program security compliance activities supporting mission‑critical operations and secure facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily security operations supporting classified government and defense programs and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable security policies, procedures, regulations, and directives including DoD, NISPOM, ICD, and customer‑specific requirements.
• Oversee personnel security activities including clearance processing, visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and access management.
• Manage physical security, access control, secure facility operations, classified material handling, and security incident response activities.
• Support information security and classified systems protection activities in coordination with cybersecurity and IT personnel.
• Conduct security inspections, self‑assessments, audits, and compliance reviews while implementing corrective actions as required.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, standard operating procedures, emergency action plans, and program security plans.
• Provide security education, awareness training, and guidance to program personnel, subcontractors, and leadership teams.
• Coordinate with government security representatives, program managers, facility personnel, and operational teams to support mission requirements.
• Prepare reports, risk assessments, incident documentation, and executive briefings related to program security operations and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or federal government classified programs and secure facilities.
• Strong knowledge of NISPOM, ICD standards, classified material handling, personnel security, physical security, and facility security operations.
• Experience managing security compliance programs, inspections, incident response, and customer security requirements.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a Facility Security Officer (FSO), Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), or Special Security Officer (SSO).
• Knowledge of ICD 705 requirements, SCIF operations, TEMPEST, and classified systems protection requirements.
• Experience supporting SAP, SCI, or other compartmented security programs.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, ISP, SFPC, Security+, or related security certifications.
• Strong leadership experience supporting geographically dispersed teams and multi‑site security operations.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $82,550.00 – $149,225.00 (general guideline only; additional factors considered in compensation).

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.