Deputy Group Leader - Security System Group; Security Manager

What You Will Do

The Security System Group (SO-SS) is responsible for the functional and technical support for access control, intrusion detection, and assessment systems for all facilities  SO-SS group deploys the Argus, Apollo, and Lenel systems  Argus system is used to control access and secure security areas. The Apollo and Lenel systems provide access to numerous areas around the laboratory. The Deputy Group Leader for SO-SS supports the group leader in managing daily activities involving all systems.

This role supports a staff of ~60 employees who ensure all systems are maintained at a high level of effectiveness at facilities across the Laboratory, including high consequence areas such as TA-55. The Deputy Group Leader oversees security system projects involving multiple Laboratory groups, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and cost; overseeing multiple contracts with vendors; and ensuring all work is conducted in a safe manner per established procedures.

The successful candidate will help maintain a large-scale budget with direct and indirect funding.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

Leadership:
Demonstrated leadership experience managing project scope, schedule, and budget in a Security discipline and/or related experience. Excellent written and oral interpersonal communication skills. Record of effective personnel development including directing assignments, ensuring training and qualifications, monitoring performance, and team building.

Technical

Competency:


Thorough knowledge interpreting Federal orders and developing solutions to complex problems associated with Federal order compliance.

Strategic Planning:
Experience and demonstrated skill to conduct field walk downs to identify process improvements and develop strategies and procedures to implement and analyze corrective and preventive maintenance modifications or process improvements.

Performance Assurance:
Demonstrated experience with interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of maintenance policies and procedures.

Education/

Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor s Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years of relevant experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of electronic and networking systems.
• Experience managing large and complex budgets.
• Experience reading and interpreting architectural and mechanical drawings, floor plans, and HVAC drawings.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of certain countries who are not Lawful Permanent Residents are prohibited from accessing facilities that support LANL’s mission.

Located in northern New Mexico, LANL is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our benefits include:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) with matching
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Relocation packages

Directive 206.2: Employment requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating candidate is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. This applies to US citizens; foreign nationals are subject to similar requirements.

Clearance: This position requires a Q clearance. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. U.S. citizenship is generally required for clearance, with limited exceptions. Some positions may require additional authorization to access classified information.

* Eligibility requirements:
To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires a new-employment drug test and maintains a policy that includes random testing. A positive test can result in termination of employment.

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