Technical Security Specialist II

Kansas City National Security Campus; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T) at the Kansas City National Security Campus seeks a Technical Security Specialist II to design and implement advanced security systems for high-security DOE facilities. You will collaborate with Facilities, Engineering, and Protective Force teams to ensure reliable, compliant security operations.

The role emphasizes project management, system integration, and cybersecurity planning, with responsibilities spanning deployment, maintenance, and

Qualifications

• Two or more years' experience in Technical Security or related engineering work.
• Bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours of electronic related courses or two additional years of equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to travel as determined by the business needs.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, install, operate, and maintain Technical Security Systems equipment (intrusion alarms, CCTV, access control, imaging, sensors).
• Serve as primary technical assistant for all aspects of Technical Security Systems and provide evaluation/recommendations.
• Interface with contractors and ensure security systems meet DOE security and cyber requirements.
• Develop cyber security plans, procedures, and metrics for security management and maintenance.
• Communicate with vendors, procure hardware/software, and ensure DOE compliance.
• Use SIEM tools (e.g., SPLUNK) to analyze security-relevant events.
• Contribute to physical security programs (badging, barriers, incident response).
• Review drawings to ensure security project compliance and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement through new security tech evaluations.
• Assist in inspections of Technical Security and Countermeasures equipment.
• Provide facility risk assessments and design/evaluate security systems.

Skills

Project management

CAD software

Alarm system design

Security systems

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Join the industry leader to design the next generation of breakthroughs. Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges.

Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address critical challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, productivity, global urbanization and energy. With approximately 100,000 employees worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists, Honeywell has an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology in everything they make and do. Honeywell has been named a Top 100 Global Innovator for seven years in a row, recognizing the company’s global reach of portfolio and invention influence.

In Kansas City, Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T) manages and operates the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Kansas City National Security Campus. This state-of-the-art engineering, manufacturing and sourcing facility produces a wide array of intricate components to deliver trusted national security products and government services primarily for the NNSA.

Honeywell FM&T’s culture of integrity, commitment and continuous improvement enables them to deliver responsive, collaborative and innovative management and technology services and products that translate into cutting edge solutions to complex national security issues.

Summary

The Technical Security Specialist II supports the design and implementation of Technical Security Systems (leading edge technologies for intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance, imaging sensors and other electronic security related equipment) for highly secure facilities meeting the program requirements for Security Systems of the Department of Energy (DOE). Interacts and communicates effectively with Facilities, Maintenance, Engineering, Protective Force, Program Management, and Integrated Supply Chain organizations. Utilize project management skills to lead small projects, develop project plans and milestones, execute project tasks, and ensure on time completion of projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs engineering design and analyses, and provides technical assistance in the installation, operation, and maintenance of Technical Security Systems equipment such as intrusion alarms, security closed circuit television (CCTV), computerized access control systems, and imaging, sensors, and other security related equipment.
• Act as the primary point of technical assistance in the installation, operation, and maintenance for all aspects of the Technical Security Systems, including evaluation and recommendations for leading edged Technical Security Systems.
• Interfaces with various personnel, including technical security systems sub-contractor personnel, to ensure security systems are maintained in compliance with DOE security and cyber security requirements.
• Develops cyber security plans, internal procedures, and job aids Captures metric data, trending data and develops monthly/quarterly metrics for security management and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Communicates with outside vendors of security equipment/software, procures hardware and software, and develops custom specifications to ensure compliance with DOE security requirements.
• Utilize SIEM (i.g., SPLUNK) tools to search log data and perform analysis of complex events that may impact broad areas of Security and IT systems.
• Supports the ongoing management of multiple physical security programs including but not limited to lock and key, barriers, badging/access control, intrusion detection and incidence of security concern.
• Assures design and construction of security projects meet requirements through review of architectural, electrical, and security systems construction drawings.
• Drive continuous improvement of security systems through monitoring and evaluation of new, innovative technology solutions for security systems.
• May assist in the performance of Technical Security and Countermeasures equipment inspections and surveys.
• Provide physical security assessments of facilities to address threats and mitigate risk through design and evaluation of physical and technical security systems.
• Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established ES&H requirements to ensure the protection of associates, the public, and the environment. Act as necessary to stop work when an unsafe condition or action is identified. Every associate has the right and responsibility to stop work when unsafe conditions or actions are identified.

You Must Have

• Two (2) or more years' experience in Technical Security or comparable technical activities that includes application of engineering principles and technology to complex technical assignments.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours of electronic related courses or two (2) additional years of equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to travel as determined by the needs of the business.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

We Value

• Basic understanding of project management and ability to lead small projects.
• Experience with alarm system, access control and CCTV system design and management.
• Basic proficiency with electronic testing, troubleshooting and electronic measurement equipment.
• Basic understanding of trunked radio technologies.
• Basic understanding of desktop computers, peripheral equipment, server administration and networking administration skills.
• Basic understanding of, and experience-based familiarity with information security practices required to establish and maintain system integrity for safeguarding classified information in a secure environment.
• Self-motivated individual with ability to work with minimal oversight.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications - including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to work well in an inclusive, diverse organization, partnering with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated strong verbal, written, analytical and problem -solving skills.

This job description/job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

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Additional Information

• Job ID: 4607
• Category: Security
• Level of Experience:
• Posting Location: Kansas City National Security Campus 14520 Botts Road Kansas City, MO, 64147
• Remote Eligibility: On-Site
• Travel Required: 10-25%
• Approved Work States: KS; MO
• Hourly/Salary: Salary