Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant
Job Title: Physical Security Specialist
Career Level: Specialist
Organization: Physical Security (50994771)
Job Specialty: Physical Security
What You'll Do
Duties for the Physical Security Specialist job may include: planning, implementation, administration, and management of multiple Server operating systems to include Windows server, Linux server, and Open Virtual Memory System (VMS) server. Planning, implementation, administration, and management of Windows Server Active Directory, Group Policy, Domain Naming Services, and Network Policy Server. Network planning, implementation, and troubleshooting to include software administration of Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS) and Cisco Nexus Operating System (NX-OS). Planning, implementation, administration, and management of the Security Video system. Management and administration of multiple security systems to include research and problem-solving of operational problems to improve system availability and system security.
Develops, reviews and maintains technical documentation, security systems configuration change control management, including compliance with Pantex document control. Monitors policies and standards with Department of Energey (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)/Pantex/Industry on Physical Security Systems.
The employee’s primary duty is the performance of office or non-manual work directly related to the management or general business operations of the Company, and such primary duty includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgment denoted as follows: having the authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement management policies or operating practices; carrying out major assignments related to the operation of the Company’s business; work that affects business operations of the Company to a major degree, and having the authority to commit the Company in matters having significant financial impact.
Independent judgment and discretion involves the comparison and evaluation of possible courses of conduct and having the authority to make an independent choice, free from immediate direction with respect to matters of significance.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
- OR Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
- OR PhD, no experience.
- OR Applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent may be considered on an exceptional basis with 12 or more years of relevant experience
DOE Order 426.2 Requirements
Not applicable.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Information Systems (CIS) or a related field) is preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of physical security principles and computer information systems.
- Ability to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of wide scope and complexity.
- Ability to present technical and operational information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word.
- Excellent PC skills required.
- Any of the following Certifications or Diplomas would be preferred: Microsoft Windows Server, Linux Server, OpenVMS, Cisco, or other technical certifications.
Why Pantex?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
