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# Cleared Senior/Principal Cyber Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Onsite

- **Company:** Sandia Corporation
- **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $102,400 - $199,700
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Linux, Information Security Management, Network Architecture, Security Software, Information Technology, Nessus, Splunk
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3501889693&tx=JL11003LFU&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Due to the nature of the work, this candidate must be able to work onsite and have the ability to travel for job related trainings, work duties, and customer engagement, as needed., * Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science or relevant discipline plus five (5) years or more of directly related cyber or IT experience.

 * Or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
 * Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), and/or NIST 800-53 security controls.
 * Experience as an Information System Security Officer ISSO, ISSE, or ISSM.
 * Experience working in a US Government or government contractor cyber security program.
 * Active Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) or ability to obtain a CISSP certification within the first 9 months of employment. Selected individual may pursue an Associate of ISC2, in the event that additional professional experience is needed.
 * Active DOE Q or DOD TS clearance is required to start, plus the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI which may include a polygraph examination., * Ability to apply cyber security standards, directives, guidance, and policies to an architectural framework.
 * Experience working with continuous monitoring tools (i.e. Splunk, ACAS, Nessus, Security Center, HBSS).
 * System administration experience, to include a detailed understanding of common operating systems (e.g. Windows and Linux) and networking architecture.
 * Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
 * Demonstrated commitment to ongoing growth and professional development.

## Description

* Ensure appropriate operational security posture is maintained for a given portfolio of information systems.
 * Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the security authorization package.
 * Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP).
 * Manage and control changes to system configurations and assess the security impact of those changes.
 * Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
 * Determine security requirement gaps and provide recommendations or mitigations for addressing the gaps.
 * Process security related tasks associated with SSP.

This individual will be assigned the role of Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for multiple information systems, configure and maintain cybersecurity tools, and will work closely with our Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), other Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs), other Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSE), and system administrators to provide interpretation and implementation of NIST/JSIG requirements and guidelines along with validation testing. The selected individual will also collaborate with external entities including the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to securely enable new and emerging programs and maintain existing programs., Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.