SCIF Security Specialist

What You Will Do

SCIF & SAPF Operations (SSO-2), within the Special and Sensitive Operations (SSO) Division is seeking a Security Specialist 2 to provide security support for Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs). As a Security Specialist you will utilize your knowledge of applicable DOE-IN, NNSA, and/or LANL safeguards and security policies and procedures, assess operations, interpret policies, and make recommendations for operational and programmatic improvements.

Additionally, you will interact with DOE-HQ and external program sponsors regarding specific aspects of SAPF operations, interpretation, and implementation of policies and procedures in coordination with the Program Security Officer (PSO) and work with LANL Safeguards and Security organizations in providing support to LANL SAPF operational support.

This position involves providing internal and external customer service with a high degree of consequence of error to ensure safety and security of national security interests and facilities. This position will report to the SSO-2 Group Leader and receive direct supervision and instruction for applicable topical areas.

This position will require occasional travel and working non-standard hours. You may be required to be on-call for duty at minimum of one week each month (24/7 including holidays). When on-call, you must be able to respond to the worksite within one hour.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

Security

Experience:

Technical experience in one or more of the major security areas: information security, physical security, computer security, personnel security, classified matter management protection and control (CREM, documents, parts), accountable classified matter management (ACREM, accountable documents), SCIF operations, personnel security, security assessments, and internal tracking of security assessment findings.

DOE

Experience:

Familiar with DOE Orders and LANL requirements as related to Safeguards and Security Programs and experience in DOE security audits and inspections. Knowledge and experience with DOE policies and requirements regarding SCIF operations. Knowledgeable with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), security requirements, or other high-security activities.

Investigation

Experience:

Experience conducting research, investigating alternatives and recommending solutions on problems affecting security and safeguards.

Communication: Ability to prepare and present security and safeguards reports to internal and external customers at all levels. Excellent communication skills, ability to effectively interact and collaborate with colleagues, as well as internal and external customers. Proven ability to operate in a team environment.

Security Technical knowledge: Professional/specialized knowledge and experience in one or more of the major security areas: physical security, SAP operations or other high-security activities. Advanced knowledge and experience with security functions such as identification of vulnerabilities and assessment of risks. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise with security functions requiring extensive documentation and data management. Experience conducting research, investigating alternatives, and recommending solutions on problems affecting security and safeguards.

Auditing and Assessment: Independently plan, direct, and conduct self‑assessments. Proven in‑depth knowledge of DOE Orders and LANL requirements as related to Safeguards and Security Programs and experience in DOE assessments and internal tracking of assessment findings.

Safeguards and Security Procedural Knowledge: Advanced technical knowledge of DOE Orders for Safeguards and Security, and Intelligence Community Directives.

Communications and Customer Service: Promote and cultivate an atmosphere of excellent customer‑service that is responsive to internal and external customers’ needs and achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.

Education/

Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of related education and experience directly…