Access Control Security Specialist - Active Security Clearance Required

Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers, who engage, advocate, and contribute to building an inclusive culture, and provide expertise to solve challenging problems.
Pay Range
$74,700 - $92,736 Annually for the J01.1 level
$89,670 - $111,324 Annually for the J01.2 level
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.
Job Description
We have an opening for an Access Control Security Specialist to support the Superblock Access Control Office. You will serve as the primary point of contact for complex day-to-day issues relating to security access across multiple buildings in a highly sensitive area of the Laboratory. This position is in the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate.
This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.
In this role, you will

• Resolve day-to-day security-related issues/inquiries; interpret and provide guidance on DOE Security Orders and Laboratory policies, procedures, guidelines, and manuals.
• Assist senior level Security Specialist in the analysis, development and implementation of security-related policies, procedures, methods, and practices.
• Collect and validate operations/administrative data and prepare reports.
• Assist in the analysis, development and implementation of systems and procedures for the Superblock that assure appropriate controls, including physical, personnel and information security, are conducted in compliance with LLNL, and Department of Energy directives, orders, and requirements.
• Assist oversee Superblock security functions to include coordination of security escorts, updates to Physical and Technical Security Division (PTSD) alarm station procedures for alarmed areas, area access requestor, maintain day-lock approvals for Nuclear Materials Technology Program (NMTP) facilities, become a key and TESA custodian.
• Participate in self-assessments and audits, assist in evaluation, and develop recommendations for improvement, collect and organize data for reporting.
• Assist with the general oversight and personal commitment to the goals of Integrated Safety Management, Integrated Safeguards and Security Management, compliance with all Environmental, Safety, and Heath Directorate (ES&H) regulations, good business practices, diversity, and equal opportunity.
• Recognize and support plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability within the workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the J01.2 level

• Serves as a general resource to LLNL employees on interpretation of established security procedures on a specific area within a security discipline.
• May write basic security plans; may have responsibility for a specific area within a security discipline.
• Analyzes, interprets, and applies knowledge of security policies, procedures, methods and practices to ensure work is conducted in compliance with DOE Security Orders and LLNL policies and procedures; may provide input to the development/revision of security practices for a specific area and possibly related areas within a specific security discipline.

Qualifications

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• Associate degree in security, science or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience.
• Basic working knowledge of security principles and regulatory requirements related to Classified Matter Protection and Control and the ability to understand and follow established LLNL/DOE practices, standards, processes, and systems.
• Experience functioning effectively as a team member, while working effectively under general supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills for own work necessary to recommend appropriate actions and solutions.
• Experience working collaboratively on projects and the proven ability to build strong relationships with team members and clients.
• Experience providing support for self-assessments and audits.
• Experience with personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Effective organization skills, attention to detail, accuracy and follow through.
• Effective customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse workforce and represent the organization with all levels of management, internal and external to the Laboratory, using tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability/commitment to promote and value inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability principles in the workplace.

Additional qualifications at the J01.2 level

• Experience applying knowledge of LLNL/DOE requirements/guidance, orders and regulations governing a specific area and possibly multiple areas within a security discipline for participation in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge and experience applying LLNL/DOE practices/policies, and security principles, regulatory requirements, techniques, standards, processes, and systems for a specific area and possibly related areas within a specific security discipline.
• Ability to anticipate and act on potential problems using resources to resolve issues.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience working effectively in a classified environment or special access area and experience working in a scientific or technical program.
• Knowledge and experience working with classified documents, media, Argus, TESA, LEAP, Repositories, Vault Type Rooms, and FileMaker Pro.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

Security Clearance
This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Pre-Placement Medical Exam
A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
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