Senior Security & Life Safety Technician

Job Description

Description

The Multi-Domain Solutions ( MDS ) division at Leidos is seeking a Senior Security & Life Safety Technician who is responsible for supporting the planning, monitoring, and maintenance of life safety and security systems across all organizational facilities. This role ensures the optimal performance and compliance of fire detection, hazard monitoring, emergency egress, and fire suppression systems. The technician plays a key role in supporting outage response, system documentation, and ongoing safety reporting to uphold a safe and compliant environment for personnel and property.

Primary Responsibilities :

Submits life safety incident reports to the site GPOCs to include 24-hour incident reporting of life safety incidents affecting mission operations.

Duties include Life Safety Systems Inspection / Testing / Maintenance according to DoD UFC standards.

Oversee and maintain life safety systems including fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, hazard monitoring systems, and egress systems.

Conduct inspections, testing, and documentation of life safety systems to ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.

Provide technical support for safety system outages and support restoration efforts to minimize operational disruptions.

Read, monitor, and document safety system performance for daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

Collaborate with facilities management and safety teams to ensure proactive maintenance and readiness of emergency systems.

Assist in the development of safety inspection procedures and emergency protocols.

Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations.

Basic Qualifications

TS / SCI w / Poly Clearance is required

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

3–5 years of relevant experience in facilities operations, maintenance, or space planning.

Demonstrated ability to plan, allocate, and manage facility space across multiple locations.

Working knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.

Experience supporting facility inspections and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Ability to solve moderately complex problems by drawing from experience and applying practical judgment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with facility management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree or higher in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.

Facility Management Professional (FMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or similar industry certifications.

Experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting for construction or renovation projects.

Proficiency in interpreting building codes, safety regulations, and compliance requirements (e.g., OSHA, ADA).

Background in managing contract negotiations and vendor performance.

Familiarity with CAD software and space planning tools.

Demonstrated success in long-range space planning and workforce utilization strategies.

Knowledge of energy management, sustainability practices, and building automation systems (BAS / BMS).

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting : May 28, 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 $50,050.00 - $90,475.00

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.