Industrial Security Specialist

Leidos Holding$65K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant industrial security experience; additional years may compensate for lack of degree.
  • Must have an active Secret clearance.
  • Experience as an FSO, AFSO, CPSO, or similar industrial security role.
  • Knowledge of NISPOM regulations and personnel security systems like DISS and NISS.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Availability for Mid-Shift hours, 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with DISS, NISS, NBIS, and other government records.
  • Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and foreign travel briefings.
  • Manage access control, including badge issuance and visitor management.
  • Oversee the chain of custody for classified materials, ensuring records are accurate and complete.
  • Prepare and securely send classified materials using approved channels.
  • Assist in investigating security violations and drafting corrective action reports.
  • Deliver security training and maintain essential documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Career development and educational support.
  • Opportunity to work on critical and strategic projects.
  • Collaborative team environment.
  • Access to advanced security training and certifications.
Full Job Description

Leidos is seeking a detail-oriented Industrial Security Specialist to work Mid-Shift (2pm-10pm) at our Colorado Springs location. This position is responsible for implementing and managing industrial security programs to protect classified information, personnel, and facilities. Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of classified programs, ensuring compliance with federal security regulations, company policies, and customer requirements. This role provides subject matter expertise across multiple security disciplines—including personnel, physical, and information security—to enable uninterrupted mission execution while mitigating risk.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain compliance with DISS, NISS, NBIS, government systems of record.
  • Conduct security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, and foreign travel briefings.
  • Manage facility access controls, badge issuance, visitor requests, and escorting visitors.
  • Material Inventory & Logging: Govern the complete chain of custody for all inbound and outbound classified materials, media, and technical documents, ensuring immediate entry into the master security database.
  • Prepare, wrap, receipt, and securely dispatch classified transmittals using approved government and internal courier channels.
  • Assist the FSO in conducting initial inquiries into security violations, author comprehensive reports, and implement corrective actions.

Information & Program Security

  • Protect classified information and equipment in accordance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), and DoD contractual requirements.
  • Maintain security documentation, SOPs, and authorization packages.
  • Deliver security training and awareness programs.

Operations & Compliance

  • Conduct self-inspections, support government assessments, and respond to security incidents.
  • Provide security guidance to leadership, technical teams, and customers.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant industrial security experience; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Must have an active Secret clearance.
  • Experience as an FSO, AFSO, CPSO, or similar industrial security professional.
  • Knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DoDM 5200.01 volumes, and personnel security systems (DISS, NISS, NBIS, etc.).
  • Strong communication, organizational, and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Ability to work Mid-Shift, 2pm-10pm, M-F.
  • Physical work location - Colorado Springs, Colorado

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • DCSA FSO certification.
  • COMSEC Custodian/Manager experience.
  • OPSEC planning experience.
  • Knowledge of access control and intrusion detection systems.
  • Security incident investigation experience.



Original Posting:
September 11, 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 $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

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.

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