Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst

Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Cybersecurity Analyst and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

The Cybersecurity Analyst for the WIPP General Support System (GSS) Boundary will report to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM). The Cybersecurity Analyst will operate, monitor, manage and maintain hardware and software assets, and vulnerability management tools. The analyst will review vulnerability scan results, remediate vulnerabilities, and provide recommendations for timely remediation of systems within the purview of other IT teams.

Additionally, the analyst will monitor the network using the security information and event management (SIEM) system, configure alerts, and implement additional monitoring capabilities as needed. The Cybersecurity Analyst supports the ISSM, ISSOs and cybersecurity specialists including Industrial Control Systems (ICS), implementing technical controls and enforcing IT and Cybersecurity policies and procedures while making recommendations for improving documentation and cybersecurity tools.

The analyst participates in certification and accreditation (C&A) and information security continuous monitoring (ISCM) activities and as a member of the incident response team. The Cybersecurity Analyst develops and maintains configuration management documentation for various cybersecurity software and systems, working under the direction of the ISSM and in conjunction with other WIPP ISSOs cybersecurity specialists.

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or other related field with one (1) year of working experience
• Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of working experience
• Associate’s degree with seven (7) years of working experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with eleven (11) years of working experience
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, network and IT infrastructure, hardware/software security implementation.
• Ability to read, understand, and incorporate Department of Energy Orders, Federal Regulations, FISMA, NIST, and other Federal Laws and Directives.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

• DOE Contractor experience preferred.
• Experience working with DOE orders and requirements is a plus.
• Working knowledge of governmental IT requirements and IT policies/procedures.
• Experience with system information and event management (SIEM), vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing tools.
• Knowledge of operational technology and industrial control system environments.
• System administration, networking, and/or programming experience a plus.
• CISSP or other security related certifications.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance:
  • Coverage on date of hire
  • Surgical concierge service
  • EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Modern work arrangements to include 4‑day workweeks (four 10‑hour days)*
• Relocation assistance*
• Shuttle commuter service from local areas
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• On‑site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
• Company paid short‑term disability
• Company paid life insurance (1× annual salary)
• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with 0.50 matching up to 6%
• Voluntary benefits of:
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Long‑term disability program
  • Health and flexible savings accounts
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Exempt grade level(s) 29‑31. Salary range: $76,663 to $133,850 per year – the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the…