Corporate Security Principal Investigator
- Environmental
- Full-time
Description
Leidos is a recognized leader in industry and technology, supporting government and commercial customers worldwide. With a large and geographically dispersed workforce, Leidos Security Operations plays a critical role in enabling business activities by establishing and enforcing compliance standards while maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
Within Security Operations, the Threat Management team is responsible for detecting, assessing, and mitigating threats to the organization, its personnel, facilities, and operations. The Threat Management team operates out of Leidos’ Global Headquarters located in Reston, Virginia, and is seeking a Senior Principal Investigator.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced security professional to apply investigative and law enforcement expertise in a corporate environment, supporting enterprise-wide efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate threats.
Primary Responsibilities
The selected candidate will serve as the lead investigator on Leidos Security policy violations, including:
•Threat allegations or acts of violence
•Possession of prohibited items in the workplace
•Theft or misappropriation of company assets
•Misuse of company resources or data
•Counterintelligence concerns involving cleared personnel
Additional responsibilities include:
•Supporting joint investigative functions with Human Resources/Workplace Relations and Ethics teams
•Coordinating with local law enforcement agencies nationwide to conduct employee health and wellness checks
•Leading recovery efforts for of lost or stolen Leidos assets
•Collaborating regularly with local, state, and federal law enforcement to identify and mitigate threats to Leidos, its customers, and the Defense Industrial Base
Basic Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related field. Additional years experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
•Minimum of 15 years of investigative experience as a detective or equivalent.
•Completion of a certified and accredited law enforcement academy
•Formal training in interview and interrogation techniques (e.g., Reid Technique of Interviewing or equivalent)
•Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and/or hostage negotiation
•Strong investigative report writing, documentation, and presentation skills
•Proven ability to effectively brief large audiences on security threats and investigative findings
•Must be a US citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related field
•Experience leading counterintelligence investigations involving suspected foreign hostile adversary activity
•Proficiency in utilizing open-source intelligence tools producing clear, actionable analytical summaries
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Original Posting:
April 7, 2026For 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 $105,300.00 - $190,350.00The 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.