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

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.

• 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., *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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-border-a-chg1-ltdchg/@@images/file) for additional information.

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)