Cyber Counterintelligence Officer (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos (NM)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM is seeking a Cyber Counterintelligence Officer to provide cyber expertise for CI investigations and operations supporting national security missions. You will evaluate cyber intelligence, draft reports, and work with interagency partners to outpace evolving threats.

The role emphasizes digital forensics, Windows/Linux admin skills, and strong communication to document threat assessments and findings. On-site work location in Los Alamos, NM.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and 8+ years related experience.
Advanced knowledge of Windows and Linux workstation/server management.
Advanced knowledge of networks, protocols, and distributed systems.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to write reports.
Experience conducting cyber and counterintelligence investigations with interagency partners.
Knowledge of ICS/HMI vulnerabilities and cloud environments (preferred).

Responsibilities

Conduct cyber counterintelligence activities to protect DOE information, personnel, and assets.
Support Cyber CI investigations with technical expertise and strategies.
Review classified/unclassified reports and identify indicators of foreign targeting.
Develop and apply cyber tools and best practices for CI missions.
Collaborate with LANL cyber security teams and interagency partners.
Draft and coordinate cyber intelligence reports with CSIRT/CI Center.
Collect and conduct forensic examinations of digital media.

Skills

Cyber counterintelligence experience

Advanced persistent threat

Forensics

Information technology

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree in CS/IS or related

Tools

Windows

Linux

Networks

Forensics tools

Job description

What You Will Do

Step into a mission where cyber expertise meets national security. The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence is currently seeking a Cyber Counterintelligence Officer to provide cyber technical expertise in all aspects of counterintelligence investigations and operations for the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Cyber Counterintelligence Officers (CCIOs) are crucial members of DOE CI Field Offices, provide cyber expertise in all facets of the CI mission, and consist of diverse backgrounds and experience. Although CCIOs are located within DOE CI Field Offices and report to the Senior Counterintelligence Officer (SCIO), the Investigations Division Cyber Team provides oversight and coordination for the CCIOs.

The incumbent will evaluate technical cyber intelligence and complex structured and unstructured data to identify foreign cyber threats targeting DOE personnel, technologies, and networks; provide cyber expertise on CI investigations and operations with a particular emphasis on digital forensics; and draft/finalize reports of findings of cyber counterintelligence concern. This is more than a cyber role-it's an opportunity to safeguard critical national capabilities and outpace evolving global threats.

Serves as a Cyber Counterintelligence Officer. Key responsibilities include:

Conduct cyber counterintelligence activities to protect DOE information, personnel, and assets from foreign intelligence entities and terrorist threats.
Support Cyber CI and Counterterrorism investigations by providing technical expertise and investigative strategies.
Review classified and unclassified reporting, correlate with local and Cyber Intelligence Center data, and identify indicators of foreign targeting or activity.
Help develop and apply cyber tools and best practices to strengthen the counterintelligence mission.
Analyze classified and unclassified information technology systems to identify vulnerabilities and intrusion indicators of CI concern; Collaborate and share information with Los Alamos National Laboratory cyber security teams and interagency partners.
Draft and contribute to intelligence reports; coordinate cyber intelligence reporting with LANL CSIRT and the Cyber Intelligence Center.
Collect, triage, and conduct forensic examinations of digital media in accordance with forensic best practices.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Cyber and Counterintelligence Experience: Advanced experience in conducting cyber and counterintelligence investigations and the ability to work with interagency partners. Demonstrated cyber investigative know-how within the counterintelligence field with specific experience in the collection, analysis, evaluation, and dissemination of CI-cyber information is required.

Advanced Persistent Threat: Advanced technical knowledge of classic and contemporary cyber threats and vulnerabilities with demonstrated ability to apply that knowledge to system engineering, analytics, or operations.

Forensics: Demonstrated experience with network system forensics, packet capture analysis and enterprise level incident response and host forensics.

Information Technology: For this role you will need to have advanced knowledge of Windows and Linux workstation/server management. Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience with all aspects of current network technology including network protocols, network infrastructure elements, and network applications, services and related protocols. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of distributed systems, including system architectures, computer networks, and software.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Strong and demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to build trusting relationships within the office, Laboratory and with external partners. Additionally, you will need to be able to clearly communicate technical topics to a variety of audiences. Finally, you must be able to produce well written reports and presentations to document work, support threat assessments, etc.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level post graduate work may be expected.

Desired Qualifications:

Preferred education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field

Mobile Platforms: Experience with mobile communication systems and technologies, particularly those relating to forensics analysis.

Industrial Control Systems: Knowledge of Industrial Control Systems (ICS)/Human Machine Interface (HMI) vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.

Cloud Based Environments: Knowledge of cloud based environments to include, VMware, AWS, Azure and Office 365.

Where You Will Work

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q/SCI(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.