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Special Security Officer

Leidos


Job Location:

Hampton, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 65650 - 118675
Posted: 28 October 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Special Security Officer (SSO) Joint Base LangleyEustis VA

Leidos Active TS/SCI Required on Day One


Leidos is seeking a missionfocused Special Security Officer (SSO) to support Air Combat Command (ACC) Wing SCI security programs at Joint Base LangleyEustis 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 nationallevel security directives. You will also help manage and strengthen the installations SCI security posture supporting both local and tenant SCIFs.


This is a highimpact position for a security professional who thrives in an operational environment and is ready to safeguard some of the nations most sensitive intelligence missions.


What Youll 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 needtoknow.
  • 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 selfinspections are conducted for all SCIFs under organizational cognizance.

Basic Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance on Day 1 (required).
  • Bachelors degree and 4 years of relevant experience or Associates degree and 6 years (additional experience may substitute for degree).
  • Minimum 4 years of fulltime 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. 13) 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.

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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 $65650.00 - $118675.00

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.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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