Information Assurance Representative

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory's Strategic Security Sciences Division seeks an Information Assurance Representative to safeguard sensitive information while supporting research and sponsor commitments.

You will lead compliance efforts, advise leadership, and ensure DOE and laboratory policies are followed, including handling CUI and classified information.

The role collaborates across NTNS and requires clear communication and strong judgment.

Qualifications

• Experience in information security or assurance roles.
• Ability to interpret policies and apply them to projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to division leadership on information security compliance and oversee standards.
• Develop and implement classification and handling controls across programs.
• Coordinate security reviews of programmatic work products and manage related processes.
• Collaborate with Classification Office to resolve classification concerns and ensure compliance.
• Support NTNS Directorate Security Manager and other divisions as needed.

Skills

Information assurance experience

Derivative classifier

Communication skills

Policy and compliance

Documentation and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Box/Box+

Job description

Overview

The Strategic Security Sciences Division at Argonne National Laboratory translates discovery and applied science innovations into practical solutions to enduring and emerging national security challenges. Through our multi‑disciplinary R&D efforts and cross‑organizational partnerships, we work to secure our nation’s energy future, drive nonproliferation innovation, harness emerging technology R&D for security, and counter chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) and cybersecurity threats. The individual in this role will serve as the division’s Information Assurance Representative (IAR) while also supporting other similar functions across the Nuclear Technologies and National Security (NTNS) Directorate. The IAR is a critical member of the division leadership team, assuring the protection of sensitive information as researchers meet sponsor commitments and propose new mission work.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include providing expert advice, consultation, and support to division leadership and staff in all aspects of information security compliance, overseeing implementation of preventative security standards, policies, and procedures and ensuring consistent application across all activities; determining and developing solutions to complex information security challenges, contributing to division and directorate goals and ensuring alignment with DOE and Argonne policies; ensuring accountability through oversight and guidance on information security, including proper handling, safeguarding, and protection of controlled unclassified information (CUI) and classified information to prevent unauthorized disclosure, in accordance with laboratory processes and procedures, DOE orders and guidelines, and Federal regulations; conducting and coordinating reviews of programmatic work products by facilitating division and Laboratory processes for publications release, internal proposal reviews, work acceptance reviews, project life cycle management, and security clearance‑related processes; performing technical reviews of documents within his/her area(s) of expertise to determine appropriate classification levels; developing and contributing to the enhancement of internal review processes that improve the efficiency of information protection‑related reviews while ensuring compliance and reliability; collaborating with Argonne’s Classification Office and derivative classifiers to resolve classification concerns and ensure compliance with DOE policies; providing backup support to the NTNS Directorate Security Manager and other NTNS divisions and assisting with Laboratory security operations and program requirements on request.

Position Requirements

• Proof of U.S. citizenship and an active TS or Q Security Clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain both Q and TS/SCI clearances.


• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years’ experience in a security‑related field, or Master’s degree and 2+ years’ of specialized experience, or equivalent.


• Experience in an information assurance role and/or as a derivative classifier.


• Strong decision‑making skills and judgment to develop solutions within defined policies and practices.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to be responsive to requests and manage time and processes effectively.


• Frequent interaction with technical, professional, and management personnel to provide clear guidance on research and security related subjects.


• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other tools like Box/Box+ for documentation, tracking, and reporting.


• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Technical background or literacy in a field relevant to the division (chemical, biological, or nuclear sciences or engineering; AI/ML; cybersecurity; or intelligence analysis).


• Proficiency in using AI tools is preferred.


• Knowledge of DOE, other federal sponsor, and DOE national laboratory information security regulations and guidelines (e.g., CUI, EAR, ITAR, 10CFR810, DOE S&T Matrix, etc.).


• Knowledge of DOE security facility requirements.


• Knowledge of security clearance authorities and requirements.

Job Family

Professional Technical (PT) – Security Operations 3.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.