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Leidos/Dynetics is looking for an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the Charlottesville, VA location.
The Facility Security Officer (FSO) will implement the industrial security program and ensure security requirements are met for the Leidos facility and program office. Coordinate and monitor highly sensitive aspects of DoD or other industrial security programs and other security activities while ensuring compliance with government and company security policies and procedures. Manage oversight of classified document handling and transmissions, facility access controls, visitor controls, special access program requirements, and security education and awareness. Have a thorough understanding of security databases such as SIMS, DISS, eQIP, NISS and ACCS. The FSO is responsible for implementing and providing guidance to customers and management on security issues such as security education, classified document control, security investigations, classification control and personnel security clearances. Perform oversight and management functions for various multiple security programs. The FSO position requires the knowledge and understanding to apply Physical Security requirements to include collateral Open Storage Areas and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF). Along with working knowledge of SF-86, SF-312, DD-254, SF700, SF701, and SF702 forms. Familiarity with Technology Control Plan (TCP) and Operations Security (OPSEC) controls.
Primary Responsibilities
The FSO is responsible for implementing the industrial security program and ensuring company and customer security requirements are met.
The successful candidate will interface with all levels of Leidos personnel, contractor and government management personnel to ensure contract security compliance with National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD Manual 5205.07, Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254) and Program Classification Guides.
Work as a team player with various organizations, exhibit flexibility, and excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
Analyze moderate problems and provide focused solutions with the ability to effectively communicate
information to various audiences. Bring security risks to the attention of the senior management and program managers as identified
The candidate will be required to conduct security self-inspections, apply risk mitigation methodologies, support customer assessments, and implement security measures to meet requirements.
The FSO must possess the confidence to make critical security decisions concerning high value contracts and to implement security procedures that will prevent unauthorized access to company and government facilities or information.
Provide clear guidance to company employees, and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate.
Management of COMSEC related duties and responsibilities under NSA CSS 3-16 and AR 380-40.
Administer day-to-day security programs, personnel processing, program reviews, document control system, audits & self-inspections, security violation investigations & reports, receipt/dispatch/destruction/mail logs, visit certs, etc.
Maintain office supply levels
Coordinate meetings and resources
Maintain office records both with external customers as well as internal systems
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with less than years of relevant experience in industrial, personnel and physical security is required.
Additional experience in industrial, personnel or physical security (8 years ) may be considered in lieu of degree.
TS Clearance Required.
Preferred Qualifications
Industry certifications, Security organization affiliation or memberships preferred, but not required.
COMSEC Course Completion.
Completion of DCSA Academy FSO courses or equivalent training required.
Original Posting: March 27, 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 $63,700.00 - $115,150.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
Leidos/Dynetics is looking for an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the Charlottesville, VA location.
The Facility Security Officer (FSO) will implement the industrial security program and ensure security requirements are met for the Leidos facility and program office. Coordinate and monitor highly sensitive aspects of DoD or other industrial security programs and other security activities while ensuring compliance with government and company security policies and procedures. Manage oversight of classified document handling and transmissions, facility access controls, visitor controls, special access program requirements, and security education and awareness. Have a thorough understanding of security databases such as SIMS, DISS, eQIP, NISS and ACCS. The FSO is responsible for implementing and providing guidance to customers and management on security issues such as security education, classified document control, security investigations, classification control and personnel security clearances. Perform oversight and management functions for various multiple security programs. The FSO position requires the knowledge and understanding to apply Physical Security requirements to include collateral Open Storage Areas and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF). Along with working knowledge of SF-86, SF-312, DD-254, SF700, SF701, and SF702 forms. Familiarity with Technology Control Plan (TCP) and Operations Security (OPSEC) controls.
Primary Responsibilities
The FSO is responsible for implementing the industrial security program and ensuring company and customer security requirements are met.
The successful candidate will interface with all levels of Leidos personnel, contractor and government management personnel to ensure contract security compliance with National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD Manual 5205.07, Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254) and Program Classification Guides.
Work as a team player with various organizations, exhibit flexibility, and excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
Analyze moderate problems and provide focused solutions with the ability to effectively communicate
information to various audiences. Bring security risks to the attention of the senior management and program managers as identified
The candidate will be required to conduct security self-inspections, apply risk mitigation methodologies, support customer assessments, and implement security measures to meet requirements.
The FSO must possess the confidence to make critical security decisions concerning high value contracts and to implement security procedures that will prevent unauthorized access to company and government facilities or information.
Provide clear guidance to company employees, and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate.
Management of COMSEC related duties and responsibilities under NSA CSS 3-16 and AR 380-40.
Administer day-to-day security programs, personnel processing, program reviews, document control system, audits & self-inspections, security violation investigations & reports, receipt/dispatch/destruction/mail logs, visit certs, etc.
Maintain office supply levels
Coordinate meetings and resources
Maintain office records both with external customers as well as internal systems
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with less than years of relevant experience in industrial, personnel and physical security is required.
Additional experience in industrial, personnel or physical security (8 years ) may be considered in lieu of degree.
TS Clearance Required.
Preferred Qualifications
Industry certifications, Security organization affiliation or memberships preferred, but not required.
COMSEC Course Completion.
Completion of DCSA Academy FSO courses or equivalent training required.
Original Posting: March 27, 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 $63,700.00 - $115,150.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
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Salary : $63,700 - $115,150
