Special Security Officer (SSO)

Leidos Inc; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 65,650 - 118,675; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Special Security Officer (SSO) to support SCI operations at Fort Meade, MD. The role covers SCI personnel, physical, and information security, with responsibilities including maintaining directives, safeguarding SCI, and handling visitor clearances.

Ideal candidates have a TS/SCI with Polygraph on day 1, a Bachelor's with 4+ years (or an Associate with 6+ years), and strong knowledge of ICD 704/705 and DoDM 5105.21.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance on day 1.
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years or Associate's with 6+ years.
• Full-time experience with SCI in all security disciplines.
• Knowledge of ICD 704, ICD 705, DoDM 5105.21 and related directives.
• Ability to work independently and assess security risks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SCI directives, regulations, manuals, and guidelines to discharge SSO duties.
• Ensure SCI is accounted for, protected, and safeguarded.
• Ensure SCI is destroyed by authorized means.
• Disseminate SCI only to authorized persons with need-to-know.
• Investigate SCI security infractions and report to Chief SSO.
• Maintain liaison with collateral security officials for mission success.
• Conduct SCI personnel, information, physical and technical security actions.
• Provide SCI security trainings as required by regulations.
• Handle nomination interviews, SCI access requirements, NDA/NDS processing.
• Certify and receive SCI visitor clearances/accesses.
• Maintain DISS for all personnel.
• Guide processing of SCI position and eligibility requests.
• Process derogatory information and assist with Security Information Files.
• Assist in physical security for SCIFs and accreditation paperwork.
• Ensure SCIF accreditation docs and annual self-inspections.

Skills

Security concepts

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Independent work

ICD/DNI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4+ years

Associate's degree + 6+ years

Tools

DISS

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a dedication to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the type of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

is looking for a motivated Special Security Officer (SSO) to support operations at Fort Meade, MD. Candidates must already hold a TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered.

In this role, the SSO will handle a full range of security responsibilities for ACC Wing SCI programs, help run the Special Security Office, and provide SCI security support to local and tenant SCIFs. The position also involves interpreting DNI, DIA, and DoD security directives and offering guidance on SCI personnel, physical, and information security requirements.

Note: This is a potential upcoming opportunity. If you believe this role aligns with your skills and aspirations, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary

• 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 (TEMPEST/Technical Surveillance Countermeasures TSCM 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 signed Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and Non Disclosure Statement (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 will ensure that all current and future SCI Facilities (SCIFs) comply with the physical security standards outlined in ICD 705 and all other applicable directives and established policies. The contractor shall prepare and revise, as needed, all physical accreditation paperwork, to include the fixed facility checklists.
• Ensure appropriate accreditation documentation is available for each SCIF and under the organization's security cognizance.
• Ensure that each SCIF under their security cognizance conducts annual self-inspections of the security program.

What Sets you Apart (Required Qualifications)

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance on day 1.
• Bachelor's degree & 4+ years of related experience or Associate's degree and 6+ years of related experience (experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
• Full-time 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, products and services; methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability; implementing mitigating improvement; and disseminating security procedures/processes.
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 704, ICD 705 and Technical Specifications and DoDM 5105.21, V1 thru V3 and working knowledge of other applicable Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Defense Intelligence Agency (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.

Nice to Have (Desired Qualifications)

• Attended and completed a formal SSO certification training and a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) physical security course.

Pay and Benefits

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 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.

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.