Senior​/Principal Embedded Security Professional - Special Security Operations, Onsite

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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As a High-Risk Embedded Security Professional and Alternate Special Security Officer (ASSO), you will be instrumental in managing and supporting program security operations. You will collaborate closely with cyber security staff, FIE SSO, physical security experts, program managers, technical staff, and government sponsors. You will provide critical guidance on special security matters in high-risk environments.

If you're passionate about embedded security and eager to contribute to critical national security missions, Sandia National Laboratories offers an exceptional opportunity to apply your expertise where it truly matters. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity, and take your career to new heights with access to cutting-edge technology and impactful work. Become part of a community dedicated to protecting our nation and advancing global security.

• Interpreting federal laws, regulations, and other requirements for intelligence community (IC), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), and other high-risk security environments.
• Interpreting information and providing guidance of security requirements including advising management and recommending actions regarding issues.
• Maintaining current knowledge of security standards.
• Supporting one or more Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).
• Analyzing security data trends and conducting briefings to keep teams informed and compliant.
• Processing and/or responding to reports, requests, and questions from members of the SCI community.
• Conducting inquiries into potential Incidents of Security Concern (IOSCs).
• Responding to security matters outside of normal working hours.
• Due to the nature of this role, this candidate must be able to work onsite.

$104,000 - $201,000

• 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 fields (Security, Criminology, Cyber, IT, Political Science, Sociology or related) plus a minimum of five (5) years of related experience, OR equivalent combination (AS +
  9).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance, along with a SCI access, which requires polygraph testing.

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Exceptional communication and…