Security Analyst

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Security Analyst opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.

Active DOE "Q" Clearance Required

Role Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Security Analyst to join our safeguards and security team, responsible for protecting the organization's critical assets, information, and personnel in accordance with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) directives and federal regulations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and assessing security measures based on DOE O 470.3C, "Design Basis Threat (DBT)", applicable NRC security requirements (10 CFR Part 73), and related agency policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk and Vulnerability Assessments: Conduct comprehensive security risk and vulnerability assessments of systems, facilities, and operations to identify potential weaknesses and threats in alignment with DOE and NRC standards.
• Regulatory Implementation: Translate and implement specific requirements from DOE O 470.3C, 10 CFR Part 73, and related NRC regulatory guidance into actionable security plans and procedures.
• Threat Analysis: Utilize the Design Basis Threat (DBT) and NRC adversary characteristics to evaluate potential adversary capabilities and intent, ensuring appropriate defensive measures are implemented.
• Compliance and Auditing: Monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk management controls and processes, coordinate external assessments, and maintain audit findings to satisfy both DOE and NRC compliance obligations.
• Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain technical reports, programmatic plans, and analytical deliverables that document assessment results and mitigation strategies, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with emergency planners, physical security specialists, and regulatory interface personnel to ensure a cohesive, defense-in-depth security posture consistent with both DOE and NRC frameworks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, applied science, security management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Must have demonstrated experience performing security analysis, risk assessments, or vulnerability assessments within a government, nuclear, or regulated environment (DOE, NRC, or DoD).
• Regulatory Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of DOE O 470.3C, Design Basis Threat, and DOE safeguards and security programs.
• Working knowledge of NRC physical protection and material control requirements (e.g., 10 CFR Part 73, 10 CFR Part 74).
• Familiarity with risk-based security methodologies, modeling tools, and system analysis software used in security evaluations.
• Active DOE Q clearance required (or equivalent NRC/Q access authorization).
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret and convey complex security policies, orders, and regulatory requirements clearly.
• United States Citizenship is required

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website:

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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