Nuclear Safeguards & Security Specialist – Oak Ridge

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC seeks a Safeguards and Security Specialist in Oak Ridge, TN to support DOE-related operations. The role oversees access control, serves as on-scene for Special Nuclear Material movements, and ensures ISMS alignment while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

Strong communication and MS Office skills required; vulnerability testing experience is a plus. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and 3 years of safeguards experience; ability

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Associate's degree in security-related field preferred.
• Three (3) years’ experience in safeguards and Security preferred.
• Must be familiar with DOE Order in physical security.
• Protective Force experience preferred.
• Performance Testing experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift 90-100 pounds.
• Ability to obtain National Training Center PMC-410, Fundamentals of Performance Testing; National Training Center PMC-420DE, Physical Systems of Overview; and National Training Center VAC-200, Vulnerability Assessment Fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Safeguards and Security representative for assigned facility.
• Oversees access control functions and entry requirements for designated facility.
• Provides functional interface with Operations and Maintenance personnel in daily operations.
• Services as on-scene support of Special Nuclear Material movements.
• Assists Performance Testing with limited notice, no notice, and scheduled performance tests of Company programs contained in approved performance testing plans.
• Serves as Lock and Key Custodian for the facility.
• Supports tours, demonstrations, and visitor access to facility.
• Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions of the Company Safety Culture.
• Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Physical lifting ability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's degree in security field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC seeks a Safeguards and Security Specialist in Oak Ridge, TN to support DOE-related operations. The role oversees access control, serves as on-scene for Special Nuclear Material movements, and ensures ISMS alignment while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

Strong communication and MS Office skills required; vulnerability testing experience is a plus. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and 3 years of safeguards experience; ability