Special Security Officer

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.

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October 27, 2026

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