Senior Industrial Security Representative

Leidos; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 82,550 - 149,225; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Industrial Security Representative to join their Digital Modernization Group in O‘ahu, Hawaii. This high-visibility position supports the U.S. Navy on critical security actions across multiple government facilities. Responsibilities include implementing security protocols, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with government directives.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of industrial security experience, strong knowledge of NISPOM, and the ability to collaborate effectively. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with additional experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's or 6+ years with Master's.
• Proficiency in security policies and personnel systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Implement security measures and guide teams on compliance.
• Conduct internal investigations and prepare reports.
• Develop and deliver training materials for security protocols.

Skills

Industrial security experience

Knowledge of NISPOM

Strong communication skills

Experience with security systems

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Lenel access control systems

Intrusion detection systems

Job description

Description
The Digital Modernization Group at Leidos is seeking a Senior Industrial Security Representative to support the Naval Enterprise Networks (NEN) Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) contract in O‘ahu, Hawaii. This is a high‑visibility role supporting a mission‑critical U.S. Navy program. The selected candidate will serve as part of a multi‑functional security project team and will be responsible for facilitating personnel, physical, and industrial security actions across multiple government facilities in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Location
The position is primarily based at Ford Island Pearl Harbor and supports additional local sites including Camp H.M. Smith, Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam.

About The Program
Leidos delivers the core backbone of the Navy‑Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. The work supports the Navy in unifying its shore‑based networks and data management to enhance capability, improve service delivery, and achieve substantial cost savings.

Position Summary

The Senior Industrial Security Representative works under the guidance of the Leidos SMIT Program Security Director and is responsible for applying Leidos security standards, policies, and practices to existing government facilities identified under the contract. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in industrial security, strong knowledge of government security requirements, and the ability to operate effectively across multiple sites and stakeholder groups.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implement and provide guidance on security matters including classified inventory and document control, security investigations, personnel access nominations, classification management, visitor control, facility access, DD254 requirements, Program Classification Guides, Intelligence Community Directives, export‑controlled information, and applicable government security policies.
• Support the administration and execution of industrial, personnel, physical, and information security requirements in accordance with U.S. government directives, contractual obligations, and Leidos policies.
• Conduct and support internal security investigations, incident reporting, inquiries, and follow‑up actions, including preparing reports and recommending preventive or corrective measures.
• Develop training materials and deliver security briefings for personnel holding collateral clearances to ensure awareness of security responsibilities and compliance requirements.
• Apply and help implement security program measures aligned with NISPOM, SECNAV 5510.30C Personnel Security Program, SECNAV 5510.36 Information Security Program, and SECNAV 5500.35 Physical Security Program.
• Collaborate with Leidos stakeholders to identify, document, and support security requirements for applications, devices, hardware, systems, and services used across the program.
• Partner with internal teams and local military commands to develop and implement effective strategies that mitigate vulnerabilities, maintain continuity of operations, and protect the organization from security risks.
• Represent the program at project meetings and calls as the designated security professional, providing subject matter expertise and security‑related guidance.
• Identify and implement practical, innovative security solutions while operating within program, contractual, and operational constraints.
• Perform ad hoc site inspections at local government and contractor facilities to assess compliance and support program security objectives.
• Draft, review, update, and maintain internal security policies, standard operating procedures, and instructional materials related to the industrial security program.
• Serve as the customer’s primary point of contact for installation and facility access requirements across the O‘ahu region, including DBIDS processing, new hire security briefings, NIPR/SIPR space access control, intrusion detection systems, and physical access measures such as locks and key controls.
• Support government Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA) by conducting pre‑inspections and helping ensure facilities and processes are prepared for review.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Defense Information System for Security (DISS), eQIP, and applicable SECNAV instructions.
• Understanding of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) as they apply to traditional security requirements.
• Experience using DISS or other U.S. government personnel security authoritative systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment to achieve program objectives.
• Technical knowledge of electronic physical security systems, including Lenel access control systems.
• Experience with intrusion detection systems (IDS) and related physical security technologies.
• Demonstrated success integrating physical security measures into complex environments while maintaining life/safety requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• U.S. citizenship and a current active DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification or accreditation in personnel, industrial, and/or physical security, such as ISP, PSC, or similar credentials.
• Experience supporting security operations at U.S. Government facilities or installations.
• Prior experience working with Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) and/or other government or enterprise networks.
• Familiarity with SIPRNet environments and experience supporting Cyber Operations Readiness Assessments (CORA).
• Demonstrated ability to work as a self‑starter, establish priorities, and resolve urgent security issues with minimal supervision.
• Experience using National Background Investigation Services (NBIS).

Pay Range

$82,550.00 – $149,225.00

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.