Cleared Information Assurance Specialist-Cyber Assurance, Hybrid

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We are seeking an Information Assurance Specialist to join our team and provide cyber assurance expertise in support of the national security mission of Sandia National Labs. Are you passionate about identifying and engaging in the resolution of complex issues? Do you want to help plan, document, and support the Cyber Security program across Sandia? If so, consider applying for this great opportunity.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Aid in the development of new cyber security plans and the reaccreditation of existing plans
• Determine security requirement gaps and provide recommendations or mitigations for addressing those gaps.
• Work closely with our Information Security Site Manager (ISSM), Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and system administrators to provide interpretation of NIST/CNSSI requirements and guidelines along with validation testing.
• Review software to determine if it can be used in Classified computing environments.
• Perform cyber or telecommunications security assessments.
• Capture, prioritize, and present information requested via Federal Cyber Security data calls.
• Handle a high-pressure environment while partnering with customers in multiple Sandia mission areas.

The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

$85,100 - $164,100

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science or a related field; or equivalent (AS + 4 years or no degree + 8 years)
• Experience with information systems and the application of security controls
• Experience and understanding of the Risk Management Framework as detailed in NIST publications.
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start
  

• Experience working with a federal cyber security program
• Knowledge and experience with DOE/NNSA cyber security orders and policies; relevant federal and private standards and requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO, CNSS, STIGS)
• Prior system or network administrator experience, to include a detailed understanding of common operating systems (e.g. Windows, Linux, and Mac) and networking architectures
• Strong oral communication skills and previous technical writing experience
• Prior experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification
  

Sandia National Laboratories' Cyber Security Assurance Department is responsible for defending and protecting Sandia's cyber environment against threats to its information; thus enabling successful execution of mission work. The foundation of the Cyber Security Assurance Program is our risk management framework which establishes how Sandia implements the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Program Cyber Security Plan. Our cyber security assurance responsibilities include architecting solutions to satisfy ever-changing mission needs within an acceptable risk tolerance, effectively applying technical controls and staying within certification and accreditation parameters. Additionally, the Cyber Assurance Program performs research, development and assessment of technical and administrative cyber controls for the purpose of ensuring a secure environment. We do this through careful determination and understanding of Sandia's risk posture, tolerances, and mitigation plans from a cyber-security perspective.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

This Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years.

Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.