Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where we apply science and technology to make the world a safer place; now one of 2021 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!

We are looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers, who engage, advocate, and contribute to building an inclusive culture, and provide expertise to solve challenging problems.

Pay Range

$136,500 - $183,888 Annually for the TSS.3 level

$163,740 - $220,632 Annually for the TSS.4 level

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Directorate Security Manager who will serve as the Directorate Security Officer (DSO) to serve as a senior staff security adviser and subject matter expert to Global Security (GS) management. You will work in a fast-paced and diverse work environment responsible for advising GS personnel and management on DOE/NNSA and institutional security policy and procedures, and working with GS personnel to implement those requirements within GS.

This position will be filled at either the TSS.3 or TSS.4 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level.

In this role, you will

• Oversee GS security requirements, functions, operating procedures and all personnel and physical security responsibilities and activities for all GS areas except for those covered by the Field Intelligence Element.
• Provide support to the Principal Associate Director’s response to security and safety incidents, communicating with the Deputy Principal Associate Director for Operations and the Assurance Manager, and affected Program Managers as appropriate.
• Provide policy interpretation and implementation of DOE and LLNL security policy and procedures.
• Plan and Lead assessments of directorate organization security activities and facilities; make recommendations to the GS management as to whether security practices are consistent with institutional security policies and procedures. This may require interaction with internal/external sponsors and LLNL senior management.
• Partner with GS SMEs (IT, Cyber, ES&H, Assurances, Strategic Rollup Zone, Select Agent Program) in support of security compliance.
• Research, develop, coordinate, and review GS and LLNL security policies and procedures; solve unprecedented and highly sensitive security problems; and recommend, prioritize, and oversee creative and innovative improvements.
• Prepare and review security plans; conduct inspections, audits, and other work activities related to the physical and personnel security of GS Programs; and formulate and maintain compliance records and/or corrective action plans.
• Perform Technical Surveillance Countermeasure (TSCM) equipment inspections; serve as TSCM Coordinator.
• Responsible for ensuring that GS workers have sufficient information, guidance, and training such that they can effectively mark, store, account for, and destroy classified matter in accordance with applicable guidance.
• Provide direction and guidance and serve as the GS point-of-contact for GS and matrix employees on all security requirements and policies.
• Develop and maintain proper documentation for information, personnel, and physical security procedures as required by DOE/NNSA and sponsor directives.
• Serve as the Freedom of Information (FOIA) request point-of-contact and Operations Security (OPSEC) Committee representative for Global Security.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In Addition, at the TSS.4 Level

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert and liaison with external/internal sponsors and senior management regarding assurance of compliance with DOE Security Orders and integration of LLNL policies, procedures and issues crossing LLNL security disciplines. Solve unprecedented and highly sensitive security problems and recommend, prioritize, and oversee improvements.
• Manage the implementation of GS security requirements, functions, operating procedures and all personnel and physical security responsibilities and activities for all GS areas except for those covered by the Field Intelligence Element.
• Coordinate and communicate proactively with the Organizational Information Systems Security (OISSO) Officer and team to plan and validate cyber security systems.

Qualifications

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time if hire.
• BA/BS degree in a security or related field, or an equivalent combination of education/training and related experience in security discipline(s); may require knowledge of multiple security disciplines.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of DOE/NNSA orders governing a variety of safeguards and security disciplines and LLNL security policies and procedures.
• Experience administering security requirements in physical, technical, information, personnel, or cyber security; including: analyzing and interpreting policies and directives, writing and reviewing security plans, and identifying and conducting assessments, audits and inspections.
• Extensive experience conducting and analyzing self-assessment and audit findings and conducting root cause analysis and developing corrective actions.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to work with conflicting demands under tight time constraints and effectively handle multiple projects involving security activities, and DoD or DOE/NNSA security practices.
• Experience developing and writing clear and concise policies, procedures, investigative narrative, formal reports, or other correspondence.
• Demonstrated effective presentation, communication and interpersonal skills to effectively present, direct, negotiate, influence and coordinate with all levels of management and personnel across the Laboratory, DOE/NNSA complex and other government agencies.
• Experience working in a classified environment with comprehensive knowledge of classified document accountability, processing, markings and storage requirements.

In Addition, at the TSS.4 Level

• Extensive and in-depth knowledge in a variety of security disciplines. In-depth knowledge, understanding, and significant experience applying regulatory requirements/guidelines, DOE compliance issues, and security principles related to multiple security disciplines.
• Significant experience analyzing self-assessment and audit findings; experience developing corrective actions, risk assessments and root cause analyses for multiple areas within a security discipline(s).
• Significant experience anticipating needs, reporting and recommending solutions, and developing and executing programs, policies, and other measures to ensure compliance with pertinent security directives.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience applying knowledge of LLNL/DOE requirements/guidance, orders and regulations governing all areas within related security disciplines in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures. Ability to work with and maintain effective working relationships with a broad cross-section of management, technical and administrative personnel.
• Authorized Derivative Classifier or willingness to earn authority and Proficiency with computers using Microsoft Office.
• May have professional certification in specialized security discipline(s).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

Security Clearance

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire. Also, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Please note that your current active Q or Top Secret clearance with DOE or another agency does not guarantee DOE SCI access approval; if you are denied access, you may be subject to reinvestigation of your existing Q or Top Secret Clearance.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

California Privacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.