Leidos has an opening for an Assistant Security Manager in Bahrain.

The Assistant Security Manager plays a critical role in supporting the Command Security Manager of the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade. This position requires expert-level proficiency in personnel and information security management, providing direct support to Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARFORCENT), the Brigade’s Special Security Officer, and subordinate units across the Central Command Area of Operations.

You will ensure personnel are properly vetted and briefed for General Security access, manage clearance documentation, and maintain access lists up to the Top Secret level. Additionally, you’ll oversee the Lenel Physical Security System to ensure accurate tracking of access to classified areas.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead daily operations of the Command Security Manager’s office, administering the Information and Personnel Security Program.
Oversee general and physical security for MARFORCENT and the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade infrastructure.
Maintain and apply relevant directives, regulations, and guidelines for general, physical, and insider threat security.
Ensure proper handling, transmission, safeguarding, and destruction of classified materials.
Support the management of personnel, information, industrial, physical, and insider threat security programs.
Verify security eligibility, manage visit access requests, and maintain accurate security profiles in systems such as DISS, NBIS, eApp, and SWFT.
Safeguard both classified and controlled unclassified information, ensuring proper marking, storage, and destruction.
Enforce physical security standards, including badge system maintenance and processing.
Track and manage keys, combinations, and associated forms (SF700, SF701, SF702) for CDX-10, X-10, and CIPHER locks.
Coordinate maintenance and replacement of security locks and containers.

Basic Qualifications:

Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
5+ years of relevant experience; a degree may offset a portion of this requirement.
Completion of the Marine Corps Security Management Course.
Working knowledge of:
- National Background Investigation System (NBIS).
- Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
- Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
Familiarity with CDX-10 and X-10 lock systems.
Demonstrated ability to handle classified and controlled unclassified materials securely.
Minimum 2 years of experience in at least two security disciplines: Personnel, Information, Industrial, or Physical Security.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced expertise in NBIS, DISS, and SWFT.
Ability to train others in secure handling of classified and controlled unclassified materials.
Minimum 4 years of experience in three or more security disciplines.
Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) via the SPeD program.

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Original Posting:

August 7, 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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.