Information Systems Security Officer-ISSO (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO or HDHP)

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Maternity and parental leave

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Relocation support

Onsite gym

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks an experienced IT professional to serve as Core Network Alternate Information Systems Security Officer for the Level 2 network. The role ensures compliance with RMF, accreditation activities, and reporting for incident response and audits.

Open to external candidates and located in Los Alamos, NM, with telework options within a two-hour ground commute. A strong background in cybersecurity, ISR, and federal requirements is essential for this

Qualifications

• Experience with RMF risk management and security accreditation processes.
• Advanced knowledge of information security compliance for large, diverse systems.
• Two or more disciplines in cyber security, information security, information assurance, or computer science.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools and methods.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, networks, and software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Alternate ISSO for Level 2 ISSP, supporting classified and unclassified networks.
• Lead on complex security issues and provide guidance to cyber security personnel.
• Develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards for security operations.
• Coordinate with IT stakeholders, IT management, and federal oversight on lab-wide IT initiatives.

Skills

RMF knowledge

Security compliance

Vulnerability assessment

Distributed systems

Splunk

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Splunk

Job description

What You Will Do

We are seeking an experienced information technology professional to join our team as a Core Network Alternate Information Systems Security Officer for LANL's Level2 network. The Level 2 ISSO Team plans, coordinates, and assists with security compliance and accreditation related to enterprise networks and IT systems. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as an Alternate ISSO for the Level 2 Information System Security Plan (L2 ISSP). The L2 ISSP is comprised of LANL’s classified and unclassified network and infrastructure services.
• Independently lead work on unusually significant or complex issues, providing guidance and direction as appropriate to other cyber security personnel.
• Develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Coordinate among LANL's IT stakeholders, IT management, and federal oversight to process compliant lab wide IT initiatives.

What You Will Do

We are seeking an experienced information technology professional to join our team as a Core Network Alternate Information Systems Security Officer for LANL's Level2 network. The Level 2 ISSO Team plans, coordinates, and assists with security compliance and accreditation related to enterprise networks and IT systems. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as an Alternate ISSO for the Level 2 Information System Security Plan (L2 ISSP). The L2 ISSP is comprised of LANL’s classified and unclassified network and infrastructure services.
• Independently lead work on unusually significant or complex issues, providing guidance and direction as appropriate to other cyber security personnel.
• Develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Coordinate among LANL's IT stakeholders, IT management, and federal oversight to process compliant lab wide IT initiatives.

This position will be responsible for ensuring that these systems meet cybersecurity, privacy, and other compliance requirements established by the LANL Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), LANL ISSM, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Department of Energy (DOE) Orders and Manuals, and other federal regulations. This role will also have reporting responsibilities for formal events such as disaster response/recovery exercises, after action incident response documentation, inspections, and audit findings.

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.

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working within NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Advanced knowledge and experience with information security compliance and accreditation activities for large and diverse information systems.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and expertise in two or more of the following disciplines: cyber security, information security, information assurance, or computer science.
• Advanced technical knowledge of classic and contemporary cyber threats and vulnerabilities. This includes experience with common tools and methods used for vulnerability assessment, detection, and mitigation.
• Advanced knowledge of distributed systems, including system architectures, computer networks, and software.
• Experience with network logging and log aggregation tools such as Splunk
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues with both technical and non-technical audiences; and experience composing technical documentation or information system security plans and associated accreditation and compliance documentation.

Education/Experience

Position requires a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in a technical field and a minimum of 8 years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (MS + 5 years; AS + 12 years; No degree + 16 years).

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of wireless technologies, and their various applications
• Technical knowledge of FedRAMP cloud implementation and accreditation
• Experience with cyber audits and assessments
• Experience with network logging and log consolidation tools such as Splunk
• Current experience as an ISSO in a DOE/NNSA or other U.S. government facility
• CISSP or other professional cybersecurity certification
• Experience working in a classified computing environment
• Active Q clearance

Work Location

The work location for this position is telework and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Telework is defined as working from offsite but within 2hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

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 or 2 years.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NCSA 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

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.

Regular position

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

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 [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.