ASSO/ISSO - Safeguards & Security Spec II_

Santa Barbara

Overview

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.

+ MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.

+ MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

Responsibilities

The Safeguards & Security Specialist II will provide direct security support to the Santa Barbara, CA, Special Technologies Lab (STL) Field Intelligence Element Deputy Director and the Special Security Officer (SSO), which includes being assigned as the Alternate Special Security Officer (ASSO) and Information System Security Officer (ISSO).

Key Responsibilities

+ Requires the candidate to be the Alternate Special Security Officer (ASSO) and Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in support of the Special Security Officer, working directly for/with DOE-IN ISSM and DOE-IN SSO.

+ Responsible for safeguarding personnel, information, property, assets, and/or material from theft, loss, misuse, fraud, disclosure, espionage, or sabotage.

+ Respond promptly to security incidents, when reported.

+ Document information security procedures and guidelines. May implement security program policy to meet localized requirements.

+ Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and risks.

+ Participate in planning to evaluate the need for security requirements and recommends equipment, methods, procedures, and systems. Provides guidance and support to IT Teams on Security requirements.

+ Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.

+ Monitor the operating effectiveness of internal security programs by administering a system for reporting violations and recommends corrective actions.

+ Conduct security awareness training for employees to enhance cybersecurity awareness.

+ Assist the classification officer with classification reviews, public release actions, and training.

+ Assist in the development, coordination, and implementation of facility security and project specific security plans.

+ Perform security incident response actions and conducts inquires.

+ Perform Personnel Security, Human Reliability Program, and Unclassified Foreign Visit & Assignment actions.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the position or equivalent training and experience plus two years of related progressive experience.

+ Able to apply knowledge of principles, concepts and theory related to the position.

+ Skill to apply discretion and judgment in performing work and with implementing improvements to existing processes.

+ Able to utilize creativity, initiative, and ability to apply knowledge and experience to resolve problems and compose reports.

+ Able to prioritize and schedule multiple activities in the most efficient manner and meet required deadlines.

+ Able to communicate with all types of people in a tactful, professional, and effective manner while screening and maintaining confidentiality.

+ Able to follow oral and written instruction and follow through on all assignments.

+ Able to deal with pressure of handling multiple tasks, complaints, frequent interruptions, and time constraints.

+ Able to use software applications needed in the position, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, etc. and general office equipment.

+ The primary work location will be at the Special Technologies Laboratory at Santa Barbara, CA.

+ Flexible work schedule can be negotiated with the manager; employees can work 5/8s, 9/80, or 4/10 work-weeks.

+ Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

+ Must possess a valid driver’s license.

MSTS 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 offered employment with MSTS are also 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. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. ReferenceDOE Order 472.2 (irectives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) , “Personnel Security”. 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.

Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in10 CFR Part 707.4 (cfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=14b1c770db022992d237769fbe9fc519&mc=true&node=se10.4.707\_14&rgn=div8) , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference10 CFR Part 709 (cfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title10/10cfr709\_main\_02.tpl) , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is:$65,041.60 - $97,552.00.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.

Posted Date2 months ago(5/13/2024 8:05 PM)

Job ID2024-7432

# of Openings1

CategoryOther

TypeFull-Time

Location : CitySanta Barbara

Location : State/Province (Full Name)California