Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Posting duration
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.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
The field intelligence element cyber special programs organization is seeking a highly motivated and driven information system security manager (issm)/project lead to lead a team of information assurance professionals tasked with obtaining and maintaining system accreditations, performing continuous monitoring, and incident response for a diverse portfolio of strategic intelligence partnership programs.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Lead a team of information system security officers (issos) in the delivery of information assurance services to enable mission success;
Maintain system accreditations and overall information assurance program for a combination of locally-managed and sponsoring agency-managed enterprise systems and standalone systems/lans;
Provide recommendations to internal and external senior leadership on a regular basis;
Interface with external entities including the department of defense and intelligence community agencies to securely enable new and emerging programs and maintain existing programs;
Develop and manage integrated solution roadmaps;
Identify architectural risk and propose alternatives.
Qualifications we require
Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, information assurance, computer science or related field, plus five years` related experience; or master’s degree in the above-mentioned disciplines plus two or more years` related experience;
Experience working in a us government or government contractor cyber security program;
Ability to apply and develop cyber security standards, directives, guidance and policies to an architectural framework;
Hands-on experience with the risk management framework;
Hands-on experience in interpreting and implementing nist 800-53 controls;
Ability to obtain and maintain an sci clearance and sap (special access program) access, both typically requiring a polygraph test.
Active doe q or dod ts clearance.
Qualifications we desire
Hands-on experience in obtaining and maintaining information system accreditations under nist 800-53 or jsig;
Experience with continuous monitoring tools (i.eSplunk, nessus, security center);
Experience with operating systems to include windows and linux;
Experience with networking;
Technical and/or project leadership experience.;
Active certified information system security professional (cissp) security certification;
Experience with sandia`s cyber security requirements, developing and managing security plans;
Active sci clearance.
About our team
The fie cyber special programs department supports the field intelligence element mission by delivering capabilities around information system hardening/accreditation, vulnerability assessment, risk management and forensics with a particular focus on mitigating cyber threatsThe cyber security staff, consisting of information systems security managers (issms), information systems security officers (issos), alternate issos (aissos), and information systems security engineers (isses), provide effective technical solutions for doe, dod and the intelligence community.
About sandia
Sandia national laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areasSome of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
Sandia is required by doe to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a doe q-level security clearance and sci access, both of which require us citizenshipSci access may also require a polygraph examinationIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd another country), your ability to obtain these levels of access 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 clearanceSubstance 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 the doe, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
Eeo
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.
