Savannah River National Laboratory is hiring: Security Professional in Aiken

Overview

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a Security Professional who will support and contribute to the success of SRNL. The security professional will work directly with facilities, operations, and researchers. They must be flexible and innovative in developing plans and procedures for implementation.

Responsibilities

This position is an individual contributor to the SRNL Safeguards and Security organization which provides company Policy, Plans, Procedures and Technical support designed to protect DOE security interests. The incumbent may be responsible for one or more of the major responsibilities addressed below during the assignment.

• Provide guidance for the protection of DOE security interests including: Special Nuclear Material (SNM), vital equipment, classified matter and Government Property.
• Conduct Self Assessments, which document the current status of compliance and/or noncompliance with DOE directives requirements, contain the official proposed implementation plan for DOE directives specifically requiring the development of such plans, and include other necessary formal requests for DOE approval for identified DOE directives noncompliance.
• Provide S&S planning documents to ensure that protective measures are commensurate with security interests.
• Research information, review and verify accuracy of data, formulate plan and coordinate concurrence, classify, distribute, review annually, and update as required facility S&S documents such as: Facility Data Approval Records, Facility Security Plans, Modified Security Plans, Memoranda of Understanding, Deviations (Variances, Waivers, and Exceptions), Start up Plans, D&D Plans.
• Serve as physical security point of contact for supporting:
• Vulnerability Assessments and Risk Assessments. Analyze existing and future postures for potential cost savings.
• Provide Liaison and coordination activities with protective force to include Zone Operations, Special Operations, Law Enforcement and Planning.
• Assist in resolving requests for protective force assistance.
• Serve as facility liaison for security matters. Act as S&S point of contact for work requests/site work clearances and monitor the nature of the work to ensure compliance with security aspects of the work.
• Act as Security Point of Contact for SROO S&S Surveys, Office of Security Evaluations Inspections and Evaluations, Office of Safeguards & Security Readiness Reviews and Internal Audits.
• Initiate and follow up on S&S corrective actions, coordinate compensatory measures with protective force, provide response (corrective action control plans) and track/influence progress for all deficiencies, report status of all corrective actions until closure. Serve as the Inquiry Official for Incidents of Security Concern.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA with at least 7 years of demonstrated knowledge or experience working with nuclear materials, security programs, and DOE requirements.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is legally required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business or Criminal Justice with a demonstrated knowledge or experience working with nuclear materials, security programs and DOE requirements.

Security Clearance Information

This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance. BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

About Us

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Benefits offered to employees include:

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1822
• Job Category Legal Compliance & Audit
• Posting Date 09/19/2025, 01:19 AM
• Apply Before 10/06/2025, 04:00 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor\'s Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Savannah River National Laboratory
• Job Location Onsite
• Work Schedule AA: Straight Days (Mon-Fri), 9 Hours