Physical Security Systems Analyst

Pantex Plant; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX seeks a Senior Associate for Physical Security Systems. You will coordinate, install, upgrade and convert security systems including alarms, access controls, cameras, and radios.

The role requires strong project planning and collaboration with field operations and external customers to meet schedules. Minimum education or experience includes a bachelor’s in engineering/science/IT with 2+ years, or a master’s with related credentials, or a 10-year education/experience

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering/science/IT with relevant experience (minimum 2 years or 3–7 years depending on credential).
• Master's degree or equivalent experience accepted.
• Alternative: combination of education plus experience totaling at least 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, install, upgrade, and convert physical security projects (alarms, access controls, cameras, radios, wireless).
• Prepare projects and procedures for construction, modification, repair or safety of security facilities.
• Lead design, review preliminary drawings, and coordinate with field operations and external customers.

Skills

Alarm systems

Access controls

Video cameras

Radio systems

Detection systems

Wireless networks

Security design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/IT

Master's degree in engineering/science/IT

10 years education/experience combo

Tools

Windows servers

Linux servers

Security systems hardware

Job description

Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant

Job Title: Physical Security Systems Analyst

Career Level: Senior Associate

Organization: Physical Security (50994771)

Job Specialty: Physical Security

What You'll Do

Responsible for the coordination, installation, upgrade, and conversion of physical security projects dealing with alarm systems, access controls, video cameras, radio systems, detection systems, wireless networks, and all other types of physical security equipment. Identify and researches new technology as it relates to the physical security field and makes recommendations based on subject-matter expertise; prepares projects and procedures required for construction, modification, replacement, repair or safety of Security facilities and systems; Acts as liaison to field operations in the areas of design and implementation of physical security systems with internal and external customer representatives on programs and projects under their cognizance and coordinates activities with other divisions to ensure completion of programs in accordance with delivery schedules; reviews, submits and makes recommendations regarding reports, studies, proposals and safety improvement projects; leads design for equipment or systems involving security projects; reviews and submits for approval the purchase of equipment; plans and schedules work on assigned programs and follows up to ensure specifications are met; reviews and approves preliminary drawings of electrical, mechanical and electronic circuits; directs circuitry testing and verification of electric and electronic equipment; leads employee teams through a problem-solving process utilizing facilitation skills; and specifies, approves, tracks and controls areas of assignment. Provides system solutions to specific security concerns identified through customer requests and security audits.

Duties for this job may also include planning, implementation, administration, and management of the following technologies: Windows/Linux servers, new wireless technologies, network communication including switches, routers, and firewalls. Backup for Counter Unidentified Aerial System (CUAS) and Survillance Radar (SR) systems as necessary. May complete other duties as assigned by management.

Develops, reviews and maintains technical documentation, security systems configuration change control management, including compliance with Pantex document control. Monitors policies and standards with Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)/Pantex/Industry on Physical Security Systems.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Typical engineering/science/information technology experience ranging from 3 to 7 years.
• OR Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline.
• OR applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 10 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.

Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A

Not applicable.

Preferred Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Information Systems (CIS) or a related field).

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Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709. Medical requirements may apply.

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.