Cleared Early Career Cyber Assurance Architect - Alternate ISSM, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Cleared Early Career Cyber Assurance Architect (Alternate ISSM) onsite to lead a team of ISSOs and ISSEs in delivering critical information assurance services and maintaining system accreditations. Collaborate with DOE and intelligence partners to define requirements and implement robust controls.

You will assess risk, manage RMF/NIST 800-53 controls, and drive security improvements across mixed environments while pursuing CISSP within six months and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS/IA/CS or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 2 years as an ISSO on a cybersecurity program for government.
• Experience with RMF and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Familiar with continuous monitoring tools like Splunk, ACAS, Nessus, Security Center, HBSS.
• Proficient in Windows and Linux; able to manage OS features.
• Ability to obtain CISSP within first 6 months; DOE Q clearance to start; SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to ISSOs and ISSEs; support information assurance services.
• Collaborate with DOE/Intelligence Community; define system requirements with IA partners.
• Integrate cybersecurity controls with IT and tools; assess risks and report to leadership.
• Review systems against SSPs; ensure ongoing accreditation and compliance.
• Develop security plans; evaluate emerging tech for risk management.

Skills

Information Assurance

RMF

NIST 800-53

Splunk

ACAS

Nessus

Security Center

HBSS

Windows

Linux

CISSP (cert within 6 months)

DOE Q clearance

SCI clearance

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Networking fundamentals

Cross-domain solutions

System administration

CISSP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Information Assurance

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Splunk

ACAS

Nessus

Security Center

HBSS

Job description

Cleared Early Career Cyber Assurance Architect - Alternate ISSM, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

Extraordinary co-workers

Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Cyber Assurance Architect to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will serve as an individual contributor and provide technical leadership to a team of Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and Engineers (ISSEs), while delivering critical information assurance services that enable mission success. You will serve as an Alternate Information System Security Manager (A-ISSM) working in partnership with our primary ISSM to maintain system accreditations and oversee the information assurance program across a mix of locally managed and enterprise systems/networks, as well as standalone systems/LANs. The selected individual will also collaborate with external entities including the Department of Energy and Intelligence Community agencies.

On any given day, you may:

Engage our information assurance partners to define system requirements.

Collaborate with IT partners to integrate cybersecurity controls.

Conduct periodic information system reviews to ensure compliance with system security plans.

Provide cybersecurity risk assessments and recommendations to leadership.

Analyze sponsor cybersecurity policies and align solutions accordingly.

Develop and integrate cybersecurity controls into new/existing tools and infrastructures.

Evaluate emerging technologies for cybersecurity risk management.

Must have the ability to travel for job-related training, work duties, and customer engagement as needed.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$102,400 - $199,700

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or relevant discipline plus two (2) or more years of directly relevant experience, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

At least two (2) years of experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO).

Experience working on a cybersecurity program for the U.S. Government or a Government Contract.

Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and/or NIST 800-53 security controls.

Experience working with continuous monitoring tools (i.e. Splunk, ACAS, Nessus, Security Center, HBSS).

Proficiency in common operating systems, including Windows and Linux, with a solid understanding of their functionalities and management.

Ability to obtain a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification within the first 6 months of employment.

Active DOE Q clearance is required to start, plus the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI which may include a polygraph examination.

Qualifications We Desire:

Demonstrated leadership experience in technical or project leadership roles.

Familiarity with Sandia's cybersecurity policies and procedures.

Expertise in developing and managing comprehensive security plans.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in teams and collaborate with others.

Commitment to continuous growth and professional development.

Expertise in networking equipment and concepts, including experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and network protocols, to support infrastructure and ensure optimal network performance.

Experience working with cross-domain solutions.

System administration experience, to include a detailed understanding of common operating systems (e.g. Windows and Linux) and networking architecture.

Active Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification.

Active SCI clearance.

About Our Team:

The FIE Cybersecurity Operations Department supports the Field Intelligence Element mission by delivering capabilities around information system hardening/accreditation, vulnerability assessment, risk management and analysis with a particular focus on mitigating cybersecurity threats. The cybersecurity staff, consisting of Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs), Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs), and Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSEs), provide effective technical solutions for DOE, DoD and the Intelligence Community. We foster a collaborative environment committed to innovation, integrity, and excellence.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

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