Description
Join Leidos' Digital Modernization Sector supporting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by protecting classified programs, personnel, facilities, and information critical to national transportation security.
This role serves as a key security liaison between government requirements and day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with federal security regulations and safeguarding sensitive assets. The position is contingent upon TSA contract award and requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Personnel Security
Process and manage security clearances, SCI nominations, reinvestigations, upgrades/downgrades, and continuous vetting.
Conduct security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, and foreign travel briefings.
Maintain compliance with DISS, NISS, NBIS, DHS, and related requirements.
Physical Security
Manage facility access controls, badge issuance, visitor requests, and courier authorizations.
Conduct SCIF and secure facility inspections, identify vulnerabilities, and implement corrective actions.
Information & Program Security
Protect classified information and equipment in accordance with NISPOM, ICD, DHS, and DoD requirements.
Maintain security documentation, SOPs, and authorization packages.
Deliver security training and awareness programs.
Operations & Compliance
Serve as the primary interface with DHS, DoD, and Intelligence Community security officials.
Conduct self-inspections, support government assessments, and respond to security incidents.
Provide security guidance to leadership, technical teams, and customers.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant industrial security experience; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Experience as an FSO, CPSO, or similar industrial security professional.
Knowledge of NISPOM, ICD standards, DHS directives, and personnel security systems (DISS, NISS, NBIS, etc.).
Experience with SCIF security, security documentation, briefings, and compliance programs.
Strong communication, organizational, and Microsoft Office skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
DCSA FSO certification.
COMSEC Custodian/Manager experience.
OPSEC planning experience.
Knowledge of access control and intrusion detection systems.
Security incident investigation experience.
Professional certifications such as SPeD, SFPC, or CPP.
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Original Posting:
June 24, 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 onlyand 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
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. 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 .
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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.
REQNUMBER: R-00185967
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
