About this role
Description Leidos is seeking a Security Specialist to deliver comprehensive personnel and physical security support to the 11th Air Force Special Security Office (SSO). In this high-impact role, you will safeguard sensitive information, protect critical facilities, and ensure SCI personnel readiness across the Alaskan theater-directly supporting the Air Force's mission in the Pacific.
You will manage SCI access control, develop and enforce security policy, and oversee compliance for one of the Air Force's most strategically important regions. Your expertise will drive the processing of TS//SCI visit requests, clearance verification, SCI indoctrinations, and coordination with DCSA CAS to ensure timely adjudication and resolution of derogatory information.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your security knowledge in a dynamic environment where your work strengthens national defense and supports the Air Force Headquarters of the Pacific.
Key Responsibilities
Administer the 11 AF SCI Personnel and Physical Security ProgramsConduct SCI indoctrinations and manage access control for SCI personnel and SCIFsMonitor DISS/Scattered Castles for clearance verification and derogatory informationCoordinate escorts, perform audits, inspections, and ensure continuous complianceDevelop and review SCIF documentation (FFC, TEMPEST, CSP, MSP)Process TS//SCI visit requests and collaborate with DCSA CAS on eligibility and adjudicationTrain and support subordinate unit SSOs across 11 AFSupport Program Compliance Review (PCR) inspections and reporting requirements Basic Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance on day one5+ years of DoD security experience in military environmentsAssociate's DegreeStrong communication, analytical, organizational, and customer service skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office and DoD clearance systems (DISS, Scattered Castles)Knowledge of ICD 704, ICD 705, and DoDM 5105.21 Vols 2 & 3Experience with DIA SCIF authorization processes Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a security-related fieldSPeD Security Fundamentals CertificationICD 705 Site Security Manager (SSM) CertificationSecurity Asset Protection Professional CertificationPMP Certification If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
September 2, 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 $82,550.00 - $149,225.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
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