National Security Systems Engineer, Mission Integration

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking an experienced National Security Specialist to support complex national security programs in the Technology Integration Group within the National Security Directorate.

The role requires applying security expertise across physical security, CI, insider threat, and infrastructure protection, with responsibilities spanning assessments, system integration, and program coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting DOE/NNSA, DoD, DoS, IC, or other federal national security organizations.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, assessing, or sustaining physical and integrated security systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in design, integration, evaluation, deployment, operation, and sustainment of physical and integrated security systems.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analyses, and compliance reviews to identify risks and gaps.
• Translate federal security policies and sponsor objectives into practical implementation strategies and requirements.
• Plan and execute complex technical projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
• Develop and deliver security training, procedures, and operating concepts.

Skills

Physical security

Counterintelligence

Insider threat

Operational security

Critical infrastructure protection

Security systems integration

Education

BS/BA degree

MS/MA degree

AA

HS/GED

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking an experienced National Security Specialist to support complex national security programs in the Technology Integration Group within the National Security Directorate.

The role requires applying security expertise across physical security, CI, insider threat, and infrastructure protection, with responsibilities spanning assessments, system integration, and program coordination.