Senior Technical Security and Signal Countermeasures Practitioner; Cybersecurity Technical Staff

What You Will Do

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Technical Specialist (CTS-3) - Senior Technical Security and Signal Countermeasures (TSSC) Practitioner to join the Special Security IT & Cyber Operations Group (SSO-3) with the Los Alamos National Laboratory. As a Senior TSSC Practitioner, you will lead advanced technical security and signal countermeasures efforts to protect national security from emerging surveillance threats. Operating with full technical authority and minimal supervision, you'll integrate cybersecurity with TSSC operations in compliance with ICD 702.

As a member of the TSSC team, you will

• Conduct full-spectrum TSCM sweeps (10 kHz - 40 GHz+) and hardware reverse engineering to detect sophisticated threats.
• Lead detection of side-channel attacks (EM leakage, power analysis, acoustic emanations) and incident response to blended cyber-physical espionage.
• Design, manage, and improve TSCM programs, mentoring junior staff and overseeing tool procurement.
• Collaborate on secure facility design (SCIFs, TEMPEST), conduct evaluations, and ensure compliance with DOE/NNSA policies.
• Prepare classified technical reports and provide expert guidance on counterintelligence and technical security measures.

Contribute directly to safeguarding our nation's security by joining a dynamic team at the forefront of cybersecurity and technical surveillance.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• 3-10 years in TSCM, SIGINT, or physical security.
• Proficiency in TSCM/technical security operations, with the ability to independently conduct sweeps, evaluations, and countermeasure analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with RF/cyber integration platforms and advanced TSCM tool suites.
• Knowledge of ICD 702, ICD 705, and DOE/NNSA physical and technical security standards.
• Experience developing SOPs, incident response procedures, and classified reports.
• Experience mentoring and guiding less experienced practitioners.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for classified and unclassified reporting.

Education/

Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level post graduate work may be expected.

Training/Certification:

Interagency Training Center (ITC) Fundamentals Course

Desired

Qualifications:

• Graduate of the Interagency Training Center (ITC) Fundamentals Course.
• DOE Q or DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., TEMPEST certification).
• Experience with side‑channel analysis and blended cyber/physical threat response.
• Familiarity with emerging espionage threats (e.g., 5G IoT surveillance, SDR‑based attacks).

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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.

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.

Benefits include:

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

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