Security System Design and Configuration Specialist - Active Clearance Required

About the role

The Security System Design and Configuration Specialists support the Security and Protection (S&P) Program within the Security Organization. The S&P Program manages the development, maintenance, and operations support of a physical security system at seven NNSA sites. The scope of work within the Systems Engineering section includes providing technical and operational support for the Enterprise Assets Management (EAM) project.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and manage CAD drawings, fabrication drawings, configuration records, and other technical documentation using database and design management tools.
• Respond to manufacturing and fabrication Requests for Information (RFIs) and coordinate resolution with appropriate technical staff.
• Monitor, track, and research obsolete and long lead-time components; identify potential alternates using established methods and guidance.
• Apply quality assurance requirements to technical documentation, hardware handling, and testing activities; coordinate with technical staff to ensure required reviews, test readiness, and documentation compliance.
• Carefully coordinate equipment deployment and distribution activities with the technical team and EAM lead, ensuring configuration control, documentation accuracy, and alignment with operational priorities.
• Coordinate technical procurements for equipment and materials by defining documentation needs, tracking technical requirements, resolving vendor information gaps with engineering staff, and supporting timely delivery for project execution.
• Maintain configuration and inventory records for EAM products and equipment, ensure traceability and accurate location/status data, and identify discrepancies for resolution with the EAM lead and technical staff.
• Contribute to improving EAM operations, inventory management, and configuration control processes by identifying issues, evaluating existing workflows, and recommending practical process enhancements.
• Interact effectively with technical staff, procurement personnel, vendors, customers, and site stakeholders to support project and operational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical area, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in a specialized technical field, and ability to broadly apply technical, operational, and business principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to independently perform assignments.
• Experience supporting technical implementation activities, including coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and working with cross-functional stakeholders to support successful execution.
• Strong facilitation and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively among diverse technical stakeholders and contribute to team-based problem solving.
• Working knowledge of PCB design, electrical schematics, engineering hardware design, fabrication, assembly techniques, materials, testing processes, and manufacturing methods.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present technical or operational information.

Additional Qualifications

• At the TSS.3 level: Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical issues requiring in-depth analysis, sound judgment, and creative problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical alternatives and provide recommendations based on cost, schedule, operational impact, and technical compatibility.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to others.

Pay

$129,150 - $196,476 Annually for the TSS.2 level
$154,950 - $196,476 Annually for the TSS.3 level

Schedule

This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.