We are seeking a High-Risk Embedded Security Professional to join the Program Security Office and play a key role in managing and supporting special access program security operations. In this critical and dynamic position, you will be deeply embedded within one or more programs, working closely with a diverse team of security expertsincluding cyber security staff, Field Intelligence Element personnel, physical security specialists, program managers, technical staff, and government sponsorsto provide expert guidance and oversight on complex security matters.
In this role, you will take ownership of managing the security program for your assigned area, ensuring full compliance with DOE and DOW requirements. Your leadership and attention to detail will be essential in maintaining the integrity and protection of sensitive programs. The position may require you to be on-call during non-working hours, ready to respond to security operations needs at Sandia National Laboratories.
If you are driven by a commitment to national security and thrive in a collaborative, mission-focused environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact every day.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Ensure compliance with all applicable security policies and contract-specific requirements, interpreting and apply these standards to guide operations
- Assist in developing and refining standard operating procedures to improve security practices
- Deliver security education and training programs to enhance awareness and compliance
- Lead internal self-assessments in high-security operations to identify and mitigate risks
- Conduct risk assessments and provide detailed analysis and recommendations to management
- Administer personnel security processes, including program access requests and clearances
- Implement and monitor physical access controls, including rigorous visitor management to ensure appropriate briefings, need-to-know validation, and access authorization
- Manage the full lifecycle of classified and sensitive information, including proper classification, marking, accountability (with emphasis on Top Secret control), secure transmission, storage, reproduction, and destruction
- Develop and oversee transportation security plans for field tests and material movement, including on-site monitoring and enforcement
- Lead the accreditation of new facilities, including involvement in construction projects and ensuring physical security compliance
- Collaborate closely with Security Facility Operations (SFO), Cyber, IT, and accrediting officials to establish and maintain secure environments
- Serve as a key embedded liaison within the program, effectively functioning as part of the core program team and maintaining close engagement with program activities
- Act as a security inquiry official, providing expert guidance and resolution on security matters
This position requires the ability to be on-call and carry a pager. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
