Risk Embedded Security Professional; Experienced Onsite

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a High‑Risk Security Professional to oversee program security operations for multiple programs in support of technical analysis and assessments. The selected individual will work closely with other security team members; cyber security staff;
Field Intelligence Element staff; physical security subject matter experts; program management and technical staff, and government sponsors to provide guidance and oversight on program security requirements and operations. This person will manage their security program(s) consistent with other similar programs  position requires flexibility, initiative, critical thinking skills, and dedication to excellent customer service. The completion of assigned tasks may be required within the constraints of very tight deadlines and with minimal supervision.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Interpret and implement federal laws, regulations, and other requirements for intelligence community and US Department of Energy.
• Provide oversight of applicable security policies and requirements, including advising management and recommending actions regarding issues.
• Develop policies, processes, procedures, and tools to facilitate security requirements and asses their implementation.
• Team with the FIE and DOE security teams to implement, improve, and maintain program security.
• Team with staff and management to support timely security access requests and provide support for reports and briefings.
• Manage classified and/or sensitive information classification, marking, and handling.
• Conduct inquiries into potential incidents of security concern.
• Develop and provide security briefings/debriefings, annual security refresher trainings, and additional education and training, as needed.
• Destroy/transmit/store/reproduce classified information.
• Conduct onsite assessments, self‑assessments, risk assessments, security investigations, and compliance resolutions related to the high security operations within their purview.
• Maintain SharePoint site.
• Demonstrate polished oral and written communication skills, including exceptional customer service skills.

Ability to be on‑call and hold a pager

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite 100% of the time.

$78,000 - $150,000

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, plus five (5) or more years of directly related experience;
• or Master’s degree in relevant field plus one (1) or more years experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and managing SharePoint sites
• Active DOE Q or DOD equivalent
• Active SCI‑level security clearance, which may require a polygraph test

• PhD in relevant field
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service and cultivate trust‑based professional relationships among diverse individuals and teams
• Experience demonstrating excellent teaming and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead integrated teams to solve complex issues
• A self‑starter who is flexible, takes initiative, and demonstrates a sense of curiosity
• Experience with properly handling, protecting, and controlling SCI classified material
• Knowledge of Sandia, US Department of Energy, Field Intelligence Element, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community security‑related policies, practices, and procedures
• Ability to conceptualize and communicate major elements of security to both technical and non‑technical staff and executive‑management level personnel
• Basic knowledge of Risk Management Framework for DoD Information Technology requirements
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness/ability to travel approximately two to three times per year