Security Manager

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 82,550 - 149,225; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Security Manager to provide senior-level security management support for classified government and defense programs. The role oversees security operations, personnel security, physical security, information security and program security compliance, partnering with program leadership and customers to maintain compliant, secure facilities.

The ideal candidate will have TS/SCI clearance and a track record in DoD or IC environments, with strong knowledge of NISPOM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience; Master’s with 6+ years may be substituted.
• Strong knowledge of DoD, Intelligence Community, and federal government security programs.
• Experience managing security compliance programs, inspections, and incident response; active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily security operations for classified programs and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, NISPOM, ICD, and customer requirements.
• Oversee personnel security activities including clearance processing and access management.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, SOPs, and program security plans.
• Provide security training and guidance to personnel and leadership teams.
• Coordinate with government security representatives and program teams to support mission requirements.

Skills

Security program management

Personnel security

Physical security operations

Information security

NISPOM/ICD knowledge

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

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.

This Security Manager role will also manage security programs and processes related to classified and sensitive information, including classification management, personnel security clearances, access control, foreign visitor coordination, and compliance with federal laws, regulations, and security directives. Responsibilities include overseeing the proper classification, handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of sensitive materials, as well as conducting security briefings, debriefings, and supporting special access or restricted programs.

The position will serve as a key security advisor to program leadership and government customers while ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations, DoD policies, Intelligence Community directives, and corporate security procedures.

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

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.