Cleared Engineering, Systems Integration and Implementation Professional - Security System Engineering Department, Onsite

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We are seeking a dedicated Engineering & Systems Integration and Implementation Professional to use engineering or other technical methods to recognize and formulate problems and collect data through observation and measurement that support the planning, development, integration, implementation, and testing of technical, engineering solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise as a subject matter expert in physical security implementation, focusing on the unique requirements and challenges associated with PL1 nuclear facilities. Join us to create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges while enhancing your knowledge and skills in this critical area!

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Provide services to ensure that physical security projects at customer locations are completed safely, on time, and under budget.
• Ensure compliance with Sandia Corporation, and environment, safety, and health requirements to safely and effectively develop and deliver completed projects.
• Leads all aspects of execution of customer funded and capital investment program projects.
• Coordinate with the integrated project team to effectively schedule and lead all project work.
• Develop an integrated schedule to manage all work as a program aligned to an assigned geographic area or team.
• Grow your knowledge and skills to become a subject matter expert in nuclear facility physical security.
• Lead technical teams in testing and evaluation of new security systems and phenomenology

This position will be located in Oak Ridge, TN. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite at the Y12 National Security Complex. The selected applicant will be expected to travel 25-50%.

$85,100 - $164,100

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field, plus three (3) years or more of related experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years or more of project management experience.
• Working knowledge of DOE order 473.1A.
• Active DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Project Management Professional Certification.

• Experience managing capital line-item projects.
• Experience in contracting, developing contracts and management of large contracts.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.
• Demonstrated expertise in defining technical requirements, conducting gap analysis, and planning, designing, implementing, and testing engineering solutions.

The Security System Engineering Department, (6553) is a component of Sandia's Weapons & Force Protection Center. Department 6553 is responsible for the analysis, design, and implementation of complex physical security systems to protect critical DoD and DOE assets and defense capabilities. The department provides project management and subject matter experts in the area of risk analysis, intrusion detection, video assessment, communications, entry control and Alarm Communication and Display, and response force planning. These subject matter experts are developed internally with extensive hands on training and external educational opportunities. Department employees have the ability to lead and/or participate as a subject matter expert in vulnerability/risk analysis studies, engineering studies, system design, Sensor and access control component testing, development, and integration of complex physical security systems (PSS) for DoD, DOE and other government agencies. Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, and Civil Engineers primarily fill these roles. This department is currently working with the DOE and DoD to enhance the effectiveness of critical asset protection at CONUS/OCONUS installations through several multi-million dollar initiatives.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.