Access Control & Security Clearance Specialist

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a personnel security professional to support the Access Control and Access Authorization Team. You will help employees obtain and maintain security clearances and ensure proper access to classified materials.

The role requires attention to detail, strong time management, and the ability to work with customers across channels. Onsite work in Los Alamos, NM with 24/7 shift considerations.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree and 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local security standards.
• Experience with databases, ticketing systems, and access control processes.
• Ability to work with multiple customers daily via phone, chat, email, and in-person.
• Background in handling PII securely and maintaining confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist workers to obtain and maintain security clearance for access to LANL facilities.
• Validate requests, verify identity/citizenship, and review documents to grant access to secured areas.
• Learn rules and regulations related to Personnel Security and use the 4th Dimension database to track submissions.

Skills

Adaptability

Time Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Security Knowledge

Information Technology

Information Security

Education

Associate's Degree and 2 years experience or equivalent

Tools

Relational databases

4th Dimension database

Ticketing systems

Call-center technology

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a personnel security professional to support the Access Control and Access Authorization Team. You will help employees obtain and maintain security clearances and ensure proper access to classified materials.

The role requires attention to detail, strong time management, and the ability to work with customers across channels. Onsite work in Los Alamos, NM with 24/7 shift considerations.