Early-Career Physical Security Systems Specialist, Onsite

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Physical Security Systems Specialist to join our team and play a critical role in safeguarding our facilities and workforce.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted adviser to Members of the Workforce (MOWs), answering security-related questions with accuracy and consistency and offering practical recommendations.
• Partner with subject-matter experts across Physical Security Personnel Security, Deployed Security, Security Incident Management (SIMP), Classified Matter Field Office, and the NNSA Technical Surveillance Countermeasures team to ensure cohesive, compliant solutions.
• Research and analyze security data, then distill your findings into concise reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Create, update, and maintain security resources, training materials, and reference documents.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with relevant Security Orders and Sandia Safeguards & Security policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary mission groups across the Laboratory to characterize facilities and validate physical security processes.
• Cook up with internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute DOE/NNSA directives.
• Led the implementation of the DOE/NNSA Technical Security Program by conducting facility technical threat assessments and translating requirements into clear, actionable guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, National Security, Business Administration, Intelligence or other relevant fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOE Q-level security clearance.

Qualifications Desired

• In depth knowledge of DOE Security Orders and Sandia's Safeguards & Security (S&S) programs and policies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to educate and mentor others on security requirements and to provide practical recommendations.
• Hands on experience with DOE vaults and vault type room design, operation, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated success in partnering with customers and providing technical leadership to cross-disciplinary teams on large, complex security projects.
• Familiarity with the Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) mission and related methodologies.
• Track record of analyzing work processes and procedures to identify efficiencies and implement improvements.
• Experience performing physical security assessments in support of DOE audits and system evaluations.
• Working knowledge of quality assurance practices and methodologies at Sandia National Laboratories.
• Proficiency with databases and Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook, and SharePoint.