Safeguards and Security Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Safeguards and Security Specialist in Oak Ridge, TN.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Safeguards and Security representative for assigned facility.
• Oversees access control functions and entry requirements for designated facility.
• Provides functional interface with Operations and Maintenance personnel in daily operations.
• Serves as on‑scene support of Special Nuclear Material movements.
• Assists Performance Testing with limited notice, no notice, and scheduled performance tests of Company programs contained in approved performance testing plans.
• Serves as Lock and Key Custodian for the facility.
• Supports tours, demonstrations, and visitor access to facility.
• Performs escort duties as required.
• Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions of the Company Safety Culture.
• Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Associate's degree in security‑related field is preferred.
• Three (3) years’ experience in safeguards and Security preferred.
• Must be familiar with DOE Order in physical security.
• Protective Force experience preferred.
• Performance Testing experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift 90‑100 pounds.
• Ability to obtain National Training Center PMC‑410, Fundamentals of Performance Testing; National Training Center PMC‑420DE, Physical Systems of Overview; and National Training Center VAC‑200, Vulnerability Assessment Fundamentals.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship.
• Must have Real ID compliant identification to access the work location.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance and Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance.
• Pre‑ and post‑tax 401(k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning Day 1.

About the Company

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC is a New Mexico‑based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five regional offices across the United States. Edgewater provides fixed‑price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high‑hazard, or complex operations.