What Your Job Will Be Like :
We are seeking a High-Risk Security Professional to oversee program security operations for multiple programs in support of technical analysis and assessments. The selected individual will work closely with other security team members; cyber security staff; Field Intelligence Element staff; physical security subject matter experts; program management and technical staff, and government sponsors to provide guidance and oversight on program security requirements and operations. This person will manage their security program(s) consistent with other similar programs at SNL. The position requires flexibility, initiative, critical thinking skills, and dedication to excellent customer service. The completion of assigned tasks may be required within the constraints of very tight deadlines and with minimal supervision. On any given day, you may be called on to :
- Interpret and implement federal laws, regulations, and other requirements for intelligence community and US Department of Energy.
- Provide oversight of applicable security policies and requirements, including advising management and recommending actions regarding issues.
- Develop policies, processes, procedures, and tools to facilitate security requirements and assesses their implementation.
- Team with the FIE and DOE security teams to implement, improve, and maintain program security.
- Team with staff and management to support timely security access requests and provide support for reports and briefings.
- Manage classified and / or sensitive information classification, marking, and handling.
- Conduct inquiries into potential incidents of security concern.
- Develop and provide security briefings / debriefings, annual security refresher trainings, and additional education and training, as needed.
- Destroy / transmit / store / reproduce classified information.
- Conduct onsite assessments, self-assessments, risk assessments, security investigations, and compliance resolutions related to the high security operations within their purview.
- Maintain SharePoint site.
- Demonstrate polished oral and written communication skills, including exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to be on-call and hold a pager
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite 100% of the time.
Salary Range : 78,000 - $150,000
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.Qualifications We Require :
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, plus five (5) or more years of directly related experience;or Master’s degree in relevant field plus one (1) or more years experienceProficiency in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and managing SharePoint sitesActive DOE Q or DOD equivalentActive SCI-level security clearance, which may require a polygraph testQualifications We Desire :
PhD in relevant fieldAbility to provide outstanding customer service and cultivate trust-based professional relationships among diverse individuals and teamsExperience demonstrating excellent teaming and critical thinking skillsDemonstrated ability to lead integrated teams to solve complex issuesA self-starter who is flexible, takes initiative, and demonstrates a sense of curiosityExperience with properly handling, protecting, and controlling SCI classified materialKnowledge of Sandia, US Department of Energy, Field Intelligence Element, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community security-related policies, practices, and proceduresAbility to conceptualize and communicate major elements of security to both technical and non-technical staff and executive-management level personnelBasic knowledge of Risk Management Framework for DoD Information Technology requirementsStrong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervisionWillingness / ability to travel approximately two to three times per year