Early-Career Physical Security Systems Specialist, Onsite

Early-Career Physical Security Systems Specialist, Onsite

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:

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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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What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a dedicated Physical Security Systems Specialist to join our team and play a critical role in safeguarding our facilities and workforce. In this position, you will serve as a trusted security advisor, collaborate with diverse subject‑matter experts, and ensure compliance with DOE/NNSA and Sandia security requirements. If you are passionate about protecting people and assets through innovative security solutions and enjoy working in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment, this opportunity is for you.

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

Act as a trusted adviser to Members of the Workforce (MOWs), answering security‑related questions with accuracy and consistency and offering practical recommendations.

Partner with subject‑matter experts across Physical Security Personnel Security, Deployed Security, Security Incident Management (SIMP), Classified Matter Field Office, and the NNSA Technical Surveillance Countermeasures team to ensure cohesive, compliant solutions.

Research and analyze security data, then distill your findings into concise reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Flow down DOE/NNSA and Sandia security requirements through policies, procedures, and manuals, keeping all documentation current.

Create, update, and maintain security resources, training materials, and reference documents.

Monitor and enforce compliance with relevant Security Orders and Sandia Safeguards & Security policies.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary mission groups across the Laboratory to characterize facilities and validate physical security processes.

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute DOE/NNSA directives.

Lead the implementation of the DOE/NNSA Technical Security Program by conducting facility technical threat assessments and translating requirements into clear, actionable guidance.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work, the selected applicant 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 Criminal Justice, National Security, Business Administration, Intelligence or other relevant fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOE Q‑level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

In depth knowledge of DOE Security Orders and Sandia
¿ s Safeguards & Security (S&S) programs and policies.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Proven ability to educate and mentor others on security requirements and to provide practical recommendations.

Hands on experience with DOE vaults and vault type room design, operation, and compliance standards.

Demonstrated success in partnering with customers and providing technical leadership to cross‑disciplinary teams on large, complex security projects.

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