Cyber Assurance Architect – Alternate ISSM (Onsite)

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements (9/80, 4/10

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits & 401(k)

On-site amenities

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Cyber Assurance Architect to lead information security efforts across ISSOs/ISSEs, maintaining accreditations and collaborating with DOE and intelligence partners.

This on-site role emphasizes risk assessment, control implementation, and cross‑domain collaboration to ensure mission readiness and secure systems across varied networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or relevant discipline with 2+ years of directly relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of ISSO experience.
• Experience with US Government programs or Government Contracts.
• Experience with RMF and/or NIST 800-53 controls.
• Experience with continuous monitoring tools (Splunk, ACAS, Nessus, Security Center, HBSS).
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux OS.
• Ability to obtain CISSP within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements with IA partners.
• Collaborate to integrate cybersecurity controls.
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure SSP compliance.
• Provide cybersecurity risk assessments and leadership recommendations.
• Analyze sponsor cybersecurity policies and align solutions.
• Develop and integrate cybersecurity controls into tools and infrastructures.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for risk management.

Skills

RMF/NIST 800-53

Cybersecurity risk assessments

Windows / Linux

Information security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/Info Assurance/CS

Tools

Splunk

ACAS

Nessus

Security Center

HBSS

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Cyber Assurance Architect to lead information security efforts across ISSOs/ISSEs, maintaining accreditations and collaborating with DOE and intelligence partners.

This on-site role emphasizes risk assessment, control implementation, and cross‑domain collaboration to ensure mission readiness and secure systems across varied networks.