Special Security Officer (SSO)

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Leidos is searching for a Special Security Officer (SSO) for an upcoming opening at Warren AFB Wyoming. Candidates must possess a current TS / SCI security clearance. The SSO will perform the full range of security duties and assignments in support ACC Wing SCI security programs and will assist in the operation of the special security office and help to administer the SCI security program to include providing SCI security guidance for other local / tenant SCIFs. The candidate will interpret Director of National Intelligence Defense Intelligence Agency and DoD directives and provide technical advice and guidance on SCI personnel physical and information security standards.

Job Summary :

Maintain applicable SCI directives regulations manuals and guidelines to adequately discharge SSO duties and responsibilities.

Ensure SCI is properly accounted for controlled transmitted transported packaged and safeguarded.

Ensure SCI is destroyed by authorized means.

Ensure SCI is disseminated only to persons authorized access to the material and having an established need-to-know.

Investigate SCI security infractions making recommendations to the Chief SSO on site and preparing required reports.

Maintain continuing liaison with collateral security officials to ensure both security levels are mission accomplished.

Conduct SCI personnel information physical and technical security (TEMPEST / Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) actions.

Provide all security awareness trainings as required by regulations and requested by the COR.

Perform all aspects of the SCI Personnel Security Program to include nomination interviews validation of SCI access requirements submission of investigative requests conduct SCI security briefings; obtain signed Non Disclosure Agreement (NdA) and Non Disclosure Statement (NdS); and perform other related personnel security actions.

Serve as the official channel for certifying and receiving SCI visitor clearances / accesses.

Maintain the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to accurately reflect all personnel under their organization.

Provide guidance and assistance for processing SCI position and eligibility requests.

Process all derogatory information concerning SCI indoctrinated individuals under their security cognizance and assist commanders and directors with establishment of Security Information Files.

Assist in providing overall physical security and will ensure that all current and future SCI Facilities (SCIFs) comply with the physical security standards outlined in ICD 705 all other applicable directives and established policies. The contractor shall prepare and revise as needed all physical accreditation paperwork to include the fixed facility checklists.

Ensure appropriate accreditation documentation is available for each SCIF and under the organizations security cognizance.

Ensure that each SCIF under their security cognizance conducts annual self-inspections of the security program.

What Sets you Apart (Required Qualifications) :

TS / SCI security clearance on day 1

Bachelors degree and 4 years (or Associates and 6 years) of relevant experience. (Experience & certs may be considered in lieu of degree).

Experience working with SCI in all security disciplines but specifically in personnel physical information and basic information assurance.

Ability to work independently in an operational environment so the contractor must possess knowledge of a full range of security principles concepts practices products and services; methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability; implementing mitigating improvement; and disseminating security procedures / processes.

Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 704 ICD 705 and Technical Specifications and DoDM 5105.21 V1 thru V3 and working knowledge of other applicable Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and USAF directives and regulations.

Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information plan the sequence of actions necessary make sound decisions and solve a variety of security problems.

Nice to Have (Highly Desired) :

Attended and completed a formal SSO certification training and a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) physical security course within the last five (5) years.

Additional security experience.

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Original Posting : December 2 2025

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 $63700.00 - $115150.00

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

Key Skills

CCTV,Customer Service,Communication skills,Computer Skills,ICD Coding,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,NIST Standards,Security,DoD Experience,RMF,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 63700 - 115150