Special Security Officer

The Leidos Defense Sector is seeking an accomplished and driven Special Security Officer (SSO) to spearhead Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security operations at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the senior authority for SCI security, safeguarding critical intelligence capabilities that underpin the U.S. Air Force’s strategic mission across the Pacific region. This position demands a seasoned security professional capable of leading complex, multi-domain security programs—spanning personnel, physical, information, and cybersecurity—while ensuring unwavering compliance with national and Department of Defense (DoD) directives. You will play a central role in protecting sensitive information, maintaining SCIF integrity, and enabling mission success across multiple high-visibility environments.

🌐 Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute comprehensive SCI security programs across personnel, physical, information, and cybersecurity domains

• Interpret, implement, and enforce DNI, DIA, DoD, and USAF directives, including ICD 704, ICD 705, and DoDM 5105.21

• Manage SCI policies, manuals, and regulatory frameworks to fulfill all SSO responsibilities

• Conduct SCI indoctrinations, debriefings, and NDA processing

• Verify SCI visitor eligibility and maintain accurate records in DISS and Scattered Castles

• Lead investigations into SCI security infractions and cybersecurity incidents, producing clear, actionable reports

• Develop, maintain, and update SCIF accreditation documentation

• Conduct annual self-inspections and support Program Compliance Reviews (PCRs)

• Deliver required SCI security awareness training and ongoing updates

• Support RMF control implementation and collaborate with the ISSM on system authorization activities

• Ensure alignment with DoD cybersecurity policies, including DoDI 8500.01 and NIST SP 800-53

🎯 Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance upon start

• 8+ years of experience in the security field

• Associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience (additional experience may substitute for degree)

• Proven expertise in SCI security operations across all security disciplines

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and DoD security systems (DISS, Scattered Castles, JPAS)

• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and DoD cyber compliance requirements

• Ability to operate independently in dynamic, high-stakes environments

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• SPeD Security Fundamentals Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in security, intelligence, or cybersecurity

• ICD 705 Site Security Manager (SSM) Certification

• Security Asset Protection Professional Certification

• PMP Certification

• Security+ or other DoD 8570-compliant cybersecurity certification

If you’re ready to take on a mission-critical role at the forefront of national security in the Indo-Pacific region, this opportunity offers both impact and purpose. Let me know if you'd like help tailoring this for a posting, résumé alignment, or a more narrative-style version.