Security Specialist 1

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

What You Will Do

As a member of the Personnel Security group, you will serve a vital function for the Laboratory in the Access Control and Access Authorization Team. Many of the activities at the Laboratory involve working with classified information. Personnel Security is instrumental in assisting workers to obtain and maintain a security clearance to allow this access. Personnel Security is comprised of the Badge Office, Control of Classified Visits, and Clearance Processing.

Personnel Security is one of the busiest groups at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Your attention to detail and ability to work well with other individuals, groups and independently will be a major part of obtaining success in this position.

You will use your skillset to help employees obtain physical and/or logical access and provide Security education by using various databases to complete the required steps. You will be part of a multi-team effort in a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail and ability to manage your time is essential. You will work with multiple customers each day via telephone, messenger/chat, e-mail, and in-person. You will be required to learn all applicable rules and regulations related to Personnel Security. You will validate requests, verify identity/citizenship, and review official documents to ensure only authorized individuals are granted access to the Laboratory. You will work with a 4th Dimension relational database application to track each submission by completing electronic checklists within the system. You will be required to learn all requirements applicable to granting access to classified information and you will protect personally identifiable information (PII). You will interact with new employees and visitors from around the world as they arrive and experience Los Alamos National Laboratory for the first time.

Personnel Security ensures that granting access to classified matter and/or special nuclear material does not endanger the common defense and security and is consistent with national interests. The staff in Personnel Security aim to provide quality service while ensuring Federal and Laboratory requirements are followed.

What Do You Need

• Adaptability: Proven competence to provide professional customer service while under pressure of multiple deadlines, frequent interruptions, and changing priorities. Self-motivated team player who encourages and fosters cooperation, teamwork, attendance, punctuality, and progression.
• Time Management: Working knowledge and experience in effectively prioritizing assigned tasks and assuming responsibility for accomplishing the work.
• Communication: Working knowledge and ability to interact with all levels of personnel and management, and experience with high volumes of customers as both part of a team and independently. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: A strong attention to detail where high levels of accuracy are mandatory. Experience coordinating schedules and calendar management to ensure strict deadlines are met.
• Education/Experience: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 2 years of experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Laboratory Mission: Working knowledge of the Laboratory mission, organizations, programs, scientific capabilities, policies, and procedures.
• Security Knowledge: Working knowledge of federal, state and local security and safeguards standards and regulations.
• Information Technology: Previous experience using call-center technology, incoming ticketing systems, and relational databases.
• Information Security: Working knowledge and experience in protecting sensitive and personally identifiable information.
• Clearance: Active Q clearance.

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Work Schedule

This position will be subject to 24/7 coverage, which will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager based on needs of the facilities.

Position Commitment

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants

• Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation contained by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.