Early Career High-Risk Embedded Security Professional, Onsite
Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico, 87499, USA
Listed on 2026-08-12
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Security
Information Security & Data Protection, Cybersecurity
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Early Career High-Risk Embedded Security Professional, OnsiteSandia 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*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
* These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like:
We are seeking a High-Risk Embedded Security Professional to serve as an Alternate Special Security Officer (ASSO) in the FIE Special Security Office. The selected candidate will work with the FIE Special Security Officer (SSO) and other FIE security personnel to provide support and guidance on high security matters to FIE staff and management.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Interpret federal laws, regulations, and other requirements for Intelligence Community (IC), U.S Department of Energy (DOE) and other high-risk security environments.
Interpret information and provide guidance of security requirements including advising management and recommending actions regarding issues.
Maintain current knowledge of security standards.
Support one or more Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF).
Track, trend and analyze data.
Conduct security related briefings.
Develop and test new visitor control and badging procedures.
Manage day-to-day operations, including PIN issuance, badge creation, and access control systems.
Development of standard operating procedures.
Process and/or respond to reports, requests and questions from members of the SCI community.
Conduct inquiries into potential Incidents of Security Concern (IOSC).
Carry a pager and respond to security matters outside of normal working hours.
* Due to the nature of the role, this candidate must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range:
$74,700 - $144,400
* 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.
Qualifications We Require:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Security, Criminology, Cyber, IT, Political Science, Sociology or related, or relevant equivalent experience.
Active DOE Q (or equivalent) security clearance and ability to acquire and maintain SCI access, which requires polygraph testing.
Qualifications We Desire:
Master's degree in a relevant field.
Ability to effectively work in a team environment and interact with all levels of staff and management.
Experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternatives and recommending solutions to problems affecting security.
Understanding of various security-related DOE Orders, Intelligence Community Directives and/or Sandia policies.
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and follow through to completion on multiple tasks, often under strict deadlines, frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Experience as an Inquiry Official.
Experience as a Derivative Classifier.
Experience interacting with federal oversight.
Demonstrated ability to properly handle classified or sensitive information.
Detail-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring accurate security documentation and compliance with established protocols.
Active SCI clearance.
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