Argus Computer and Information Security Specialist
Job in
Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, 87544, USA
Listed on 2026-05-20
Listing for:
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-20
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Administrator, Network Security, IT Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** This position is open for external candidates only to apply.*
* ** What Will You Do*
* ** This position will be filled at either the Computer and Information Security Specialist level 1 or 2, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.*
* ** The Computer & Information Security Specialist 1/2 (Argus System Manager) position is responsible for supporting the Argus Security System at multiple locations within the Los Alamos National Laboratory Department of Energy site and is the first line of system support for the Argus Security System. The Argus Security System is developed and maintained at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The Argus system is a network based distributed computerized control system with significant security and reliability features.
The successful candidate will have a significant IT background in the Linux Operating Systems as a systems administrator. A significant background in Windows Server and Desktop Operating system. Ability to troubleshoot and repair networks with a working knowledge of Oracle database operations and installations.*
* ** Computer & Information Security Specialist 1 ($72,800 - $115,400)*
* ** The successful candidate will:*
* + Assist in maintaining and testing the Argus networks, host computers and peripheral IT equipment.
+ Assist with troubleshooting systems.
+ Perform daily checks of the security system.
+ Work with MS Office suite - Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
+ Assist in maintaining the integrity of computer workstations, servers, and local area networks by maintaining user accounts and upgrading systems and software.
+ Work in a teaming environment.
** Computer & Information Security Specialist 2 ($87,800 - $143,000)*
* ** In addition to the duties outlined above, the Computer & Information Security Specialist 2 will be required to:*
* + Maintain and test the Argus networks, host computers and peripheral IT equipment.
+ Assist with troubleshooting systems.
+ Perform daily checks of the security system.
+ Work with MS Office suite - Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
+ Maintain the integrity of computer workstations, servers, and local area networks by maintaining user accounts and upgrading systems and software.
+ Work alone and in a teaming environment.
** What You Need*
* ** Minimum
Job Requirements:
*
* + General knowledge of Linux as well as recent Windows and Server and/or VMS Operating Systems.
+ General knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory.
+ General networking experience/knowledge with TCP.
+ General understanding of and limited working experience with Ethernet communications and Serial communications and experience Storage Area Networks (SANs).
+ Skill to troubleshoot operational computer and network systems.
+ Knowledge of the Laboratory's computer and information security policies, practices, and procedures.
** Additional
Job Requirements for the Computer and Information Security Specialist 2*
* In addition to the
Job Requirements outlined above, qualification at the Computer & Information Security Specialist 3 level requires:
+ Knowledge and recent Linux experience as well as recent Windows and Server and/or VMS Operating Systems experience at a System Administrator Level.
+ Knowledge Microsoft Active Directory.
+ Networking experience/knowledge with TCP.
+ Understanding of and limited working experience with Ethernet communications and Serial communications and experience Storage Area Networks (SANs).
+ Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex operational computer and network systems.
+ Ability to read network and construction/installation drawings.
** Desired
Qualifications:
*
* + Knowledge and/or experience with the Argus Alarm Management system.
+ Knowledge and/or experience working with Digital Command Language (DCL).
+ Working knowledge of IP Networking.
+ Knowledge and/or experience with Oracle Data Base Administration.
+ Knowledge and/or experience of networked video systems.
+ Knowledge and/or experience of SQL.
+ Knowledge and/or experience working with OpenVMS operating system.
+ Knowledge of DOE Order 473.1A,…
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