Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM) (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 4)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 142,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Security LLC is seeking an Alternate Information Systems Security Officer (AISSM) to join the fast-paced CISO Team at a world-class national lab. You will help ensure compliance with federal regulations by applying RMF, NIST SP 800-53/800-37, and FedRAMP to IT systems and cloud environments.

You will conduct risk assessments, develop risk mitigation strategies, implement security policies, and work with firewall, SIEM, and IDS/IPS tools to safeguard operations while aligning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 12+ years of related experience; exceptional candidates with advanced degrees may qualify.
• Experience auditing/assessments.
• Familiarity with AI tools for security controls.
• Experience with NIST RMF and control testing.
• Knowledge of Policy and Compliance Governance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal regulations including FISMA.
• Apply NIST SP 800-53, 800-37, RMF, and FedRAMP to cloud systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Establish security policies and procedures for operations.
• Collaborate with CISO team under CIO/CISO guidance.

Skills

Audits/Assessments

AI policy development

NIST testing

Policy & Compliance Governance

Risk Management RMF

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

12+ years related experience

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Job description

What You Will Do

Come and be a part of a fast paced, customer focused Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Team, serving a world-class research and development institution.

The CISO Team, under the direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and CISO, orchestrates information security across the Laboratory through governance, risk management, and certification and accreditation of IT systems. We have a key opportunity for someone to serve in the role as our Alternate Information Systems Security Officer (AISSM).

As the AISSM, you will ensure compliance with federal regulations, including FISMA, through a deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and FedRAMP cloud systems. You will leverage your technical expertise in security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and SIEM systems, to protect our information systems. Your responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive risk assessments, developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies, and establishing security policies and procedures that safeguard our operations.

Cybersecurity Technical Staff 4 $141,500 - $238,300

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience taking part in or conducting audits/assessments.
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and developing policy for security controls.
• NIST control testing.
• Experience with Policy and Compliance Governance
• Experience with Risk Management & RMF implementation

Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field and a minimum of 12 years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level post graduate work may be expected. Desired Qualifications:

• Training and certification in information technologies, strategies, and cyber security (CISSP certification preferred) and a Master's degree in a related technical