Physical Security Systems Engineer

Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Security Engineer to work on our Security Engineering team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Research and Education Campus with every other Friday off.

You will be responsible for applying engineering principles and concepts to design and develop security systems applications of intrusion detection, access control, and video surveillance within the DOE complex. You will report to the manager of the Security Engineering department.

Responsibilities:

• Construct drawings/sketches utilizing electronics principles, voltage/current load calculations, circuitry, and communications.
• Be responsible for system and functionality in its entirety to include requirements, engineering, design, installation, testing, and maintenance.
• Technical application for security systems including intrusion detection systems and devices, access control systems and devices, and video surveillance systems and devices.
• Determine engineering approach for solving problems and meeting customer needs.
• Apply Electrical and Electronic Engineering principles for preparing releasable drawings, calculations, and specifications for design, construction, maintenance, and D&D associated with security and alarms systems in Nuclear and General Industrial Plant Facilities and Processes associated with Security Systems equipment.
• Write detailed work procedures for the installation and maintenance of all Security Equipment.
• Participate in engineering and design committees for security areas and facilities.
• Establish parameters and requirements for design and purchase of new physical security equipment.
• Perform detailed assessments of security systems to determine the vulnerability of assets to potential theft or sabotage by adversaries.
• Evaluate and select equipment, and develop procedures and testing requirements for Physical Security Systems.
• Prepare Central Alarm Station software programming packages.
• Provide solutions to highly complex problems dealing with all intrusion detection, video assessment and access control installations, modifications, and maintenance activities.
• Plan preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and limited scope system modification and installation work orders conforming to all INL standards and requirements.
• Provide expertise during installation, modification, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance services on all security systems and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 1: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technical Discipline in security system design and analysis, electrical/electronics.
• Level 2: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technical Discipline in security system design and analysis, electrical/electronics and 2 years of experience, or an advanced degree in the same fields of study.
• Experience in electronics field.
• Knowledgeable in electronics theory.
• Knowledgeable in serial and TCP/IP communications.
• Background in security system design and analysis, electrical/electronics, fiber optics, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation and controls.
• Demonstrated experience in providing leadership, strategic and tactical planning, and overall leadership and execution of large, complex, and technically challenging programs requiring multidisciplinary integration across multiple organizations.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy “Q” level security clearance and Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification, which requires US Citizenship.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 1 ($56,196 - 109,644) / Level 2: ($65,064 - $133,416). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• HRP: Human Reliability Program: You will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and continued drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation
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