Special Security Officer

Leidos; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a mission-focused Special Security Officer to support Air Combat Command Wing SCI security programs at Joint Base Langley–Eustis, VA. The role covers all SCI security functions and requires active TS/SCI on day one, with responsibilities spanning personnel, physical, information, and IA disciplines.

You will manage SCI directives, oversee protection and transmission of SCI materials, and coordinate with security officials to maintain a strong SCIF posture.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance on Day 1.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of SCI security experience, or an Associate’s degree with 6+ years.
• Minimum 4 years of full-time SCI security experience across personnel, physical, information, and basic IA disciplines.
• SAP experience required.
• Completion of formal SSO certification training within the last five years.
• Completion of a SCIF physical security course within the last five years.
• AMSOPP1 completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage SCI directives, manuals, and regulatory guidance to ensure SSO responsibilities.
• Oversee control, accountability, transport, and destruction of SCI materials.
• Ensure SCI dissemination is limited to verified personnel with need‑to‑know.
• Investigate SCI security incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain liaison with collateral security officials for coordination across security levels.
• Conduct SCI security activities including TEMPEST and TSCM coordination.
• Deliver SCI security training and briefings.
• Administer the SCI Personnel Security Program processes (interviews, access validation, submissions, NDA/NDS).
• Serve as channel for SCI visitor certification and access verification.
• Maintain personnel records in DISS.
• Provide guidance on SCI eligibility and position requirements.
• Process derogatory information and assist with Security Information Files.
• Support physical security for SCIFs under cognizance and ensure ICD 705 compliance.

Skills

SCIF security

SAP experience

risk assessment

SSO certification awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Tools

TEMPEST

TSCM

Job description

Special Security Officer (SSO) – Joint Base Langley–Eustis, VA Leidos | Active TS/SCI Required on Day One

Leidos is seeking a mission‑focused Special Security Officer (SSO) to support Air Combat Command (ACC) Wing SCI security programs at Joint Base Langley–Eustis, VA. In this critical role, you will execute the full spectrum of SCI security functions, ensure compliance across multiple security disciplines, and serve as a trusted advisor on national‑level security directives. You will also help manage and strengthen the installation’s SCI security posture, supporting both local and tenant SCIFs. This is a high‑impact position for a security professional who thrives in an operational environment and is ready to safeguard some of the nation’s most sensitive intelligence missions.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and maintain SCI directives, manuals, and regulatory guidance to ensure full compliance with SSO responsibilities.
• Oversee proper control, accountability, transmission, transport, packaging, safeguarding, and authorized destruction of SCI materials.
• Ensure SCI dissemination is limited strictly to personnel with verified access and validated need‑to‑know.
• Investigate SCI security incidents, prepare required reports, and recommend corrective actions to the Chief SSO.
• Maintain strong liaison with collateral security officials to ensure seamless coordination across security levels.
• Conduct SCI personnel, physical, information, and technical security activities, including TEMPEST and TSCM coordination.
• Deliver required SCI security awareness training and briefings.
• Execute all aspects of the SCI Personnel Security Program:
  • Nomination interviews
  • Access validation
  • Investigative submissions
  • Briefings and debriefings
  • NDA/NDS processing
• Serve as the official channel for SCI visitor certification and access verification.
• Maintain accuracy of personnel records within DISS.
• Provide guidance on SCI eligibility and position requirements.
• Process derogatory information and assist commanders with Security Information Files.
• Support physical security for current and future SCIFs, ensuring compliance with ICD 705 and all applicable directives.
• Prepare, update, and maintain SCIF accreditation documentation, including fixed facility checklists.
• Ensure annual self‑inspections are conducted for all SCIFs under organizational cognizance.

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance on Day 1 (required).
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree and 6+ years (additional experience may substitute for degree).
• Minimum 4 years of full‑time SCI security experience across personnel, physical, information, and basic IA disciplines.
• Ability to operate independently in a dynamic operational environment.
• Knowledge of ICD 704, ICD 705, DoDM 5105.21 (Vol. 1–3), and relevant DNI, DIA, and USAF security directives.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, assess risk, develop mitigation strategies, and solve complex security challenges.
• SAP experience required.
• Highly Desired Completion of formal SSO certification training within the last five years.
• Completion of a SCIF physical security course within the last five years.
• AMSOPP1.

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Original Posting: October 27, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Pay and Benefits

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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Commitment and Diversity

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