Sandia National Laboratories · 5 hours ago
Early Career Electronic Security Systems Technologist, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$64K/yr - $123K/yr
2+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking an Electronic Security Systems Technologist. The role involves supporting technical electronic activities associated with security systems, including design, installation, and operational tasks in a high-security environment.
National DefenseGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of duties in support of technical electronic activities associated with various security systems and their components including physical security activities
Design, install, configure, and operate physical and technical security systems
Be part of the team of key personnel to plan, test, troubleshoot, and repair intrusion detection (IDS) and access control systems (ACS)
Be a key member of the field physical security team, performing construction surveillance for critical projects
Interact with all levels of customers in a high security environment
Collaborate with project managers, facilities personnel and contractors on security related projects
Perform day to day operational activities for high security spaces including responding, assessing, and categorizing security alarms
Be available to respond to emergency calls during non-operational hours and work deviated schedules when necessary and as scheduled
Assist in conducting laboratory experiments and acquiring performance data
Analyze data, gather metrics, and recommend modifications to system components or test procedures to meet desired specifications and requirements
Support a wide range of computer hardware and software, including servers, file storage subsystems, workstations, and peripherals
Determine integrated hardware and software architecture solutions that meet performance, scalability, reliability, and security needs and management
Perform special assignments related to high-level security systems design and installation
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of low-voltage control systems infrastructure
Experience with construction site work
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance and ability to obtain SCI access
Preferred
Knowledge of design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronics, alarms and access control sensors, distributed systems controls, control sensors, and power supplies
Two or more years of experience in electrical trades, electronics, physical security, or construction management
Experience with Lenel OnGuard access control and intrusion detection systems
Knowledgeable in low voltage electrical systems or electronic systems
Proven knowledge of logical security systems interface
Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD¿s)
Experience with specialized key production and knowledge of lock installation, repair, and maintenance
Self-motivated and customer-focused with ability to work independently with little or no daily direction
Ability to effectively prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks
Excellent communication skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite
Ability to work weekends, nights, and holidays as scheduled and as needed
Able to travel when necessary
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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