Information Systems Security Officer-ISSO; Cybersecurity Technical Staff

Position: Information Systems Security Officer-ISSO (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 3)
** What You Will Do*
* 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.

** This position is open for external candidates only to apply.*
* ** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + 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.

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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:

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* + Advanced knowledge of wireless technologies, and their various applications

+ Technical knowledge of FedRAMP cloud implementation and accreditation

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Experience with cyber audits and assessments

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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

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* 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.

** 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 or 2 years.

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