Security Engineer

Argonne National Laboratory

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Lemont, IL
Salary
$86,299–$134,626 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k
This role $110k
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This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $147,875–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $110k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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About Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, conducting research in energy, environment, and national security. Industry: Scientific Research & National Laboratories

Argonne National Laboratory currently has 11 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $69,750–$108,810 across 8 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Security Engineer

Security Engineer The Security Engineer joins the Argonne Security team to focus on physical security data and systems engineering. This role centers on access-control modernization, specifically migrating legacy PACS systems into Lenel OnGuard. The successful candidate will analyze hardware data, map objects to Lenel equivalents, and standardize naming conventions to ensure accurate migration. Day-to-day responsibilities include configuring Lenel hardware objects, developing SQL stored procedures for audit-ready datasets, and building Power BI dashboards to track modernization progress and risk posture. The role involves creating Python and SQL ETL pipelines to process complex JSON data and manage inventory across distributed campuses. Technical skills required include proficiency in C, Java, Python, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, and R, along with experience using tools like AWS S3, Git, SSMS, Docker, PostgreSQL, and Tableau to solve complex physical security infrastructure challenges.

What does a Security Engineer earn?

Median $192000 from 124 postings across 47 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Map DSX door, reader, and panel data to Lenel OnGuard equivalents to facilitate legacy system migration.
  • Standardize naming conventions and hardware mappings to ensure clean and accurate PACS data integration.
  • Develop SQL queries and stored procedures to identify misconfigured access levels and badge anomalies.
  • Build Power BI dashboards to track modernization progress, risk posture, and asset readiness.
  • Create Python and SQL ETL pipelines to maintain up-to-date inventories of security hardware and access levels.
  • Configure Lenel hardware objects including readers, controllers, and communication paths for audit-ready configurations.
  • Develop automated data-quality checks to identify duplicate IDs and incorrect badge mappings across systems.

What we're looking for

  • Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship to comply with federal regulations and contracts.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a background in physical security systems or equivalent experience is required.
  • Candidates should have 4+ years of experience (or equivalent) in the field.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, Java, C, JavaScript, HTML, and R is required.
  • Experience with Power BI, AWS S3, Git, SSMS, Docker, PostgreSQL, and Tableau is preferred.
  • Experience with physical security DOE orders and compliance requirements is preferred.
  • Expertise in applying AI and automation to Physical Security solutions is preferred.

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