Senior/Principal Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) - Cyber Special Programs, Onsite

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What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Assurance Architect to join our team. The successful candidate will act as an individual contributor while providing technical leadership to a team of Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) responsible for delivering information assurance services that drive mission success. This role involves maintaining system accreditations and overseeing the information assurance program for a mix of locally managed and enterprise systems/networks, as well as standalone systems/LANs. Join our dynamic team to create innovative solutions for unique national security challenges!On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
• Provide recommendations to internal and external leadership on a regular basis.
• Collaborate 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 risks and propose alternatives.

The selected individual will be assigned the role of Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for multiple information systems and will work closely with our Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs), other Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), and system administrators to provide interpretation and implementation of NIST/JSIG requirements and guidelines along with validation testing. The selected individual will also collaborate with external entities including the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to securely enable new and emerging programs and maintain existing programs.

Given the nature of the work, the candidate must be able to work onsite and possess the flexibility to travel for job-related training, work responsibilities, and customer engagements as required. Relocation will be provided for those that qualify.

Salary Range:

$114,000 - $227,500

*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.

Qualifications We Require:

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science or relevant discipline, plus five years' experience;
• or an Associates degree with nine (9) plus years of experience;
• Experience in a cybersecurity program within a U.S. Government or government contractor environment.
• Experience with the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG)
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and/or NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Strong background in networking equipment and concepts, including experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and network protocols, to support infrastructure and ensure optimal network performance.
• Proficient in common operating systems, including Windows and Linux, with a solid understanding of their functionalities and management.
• Experience working with continuous monitoring tools such as Splunk, ACAS, Nessus, Security Center, HBSS)
• Ability to obtain CISSP certification within the first nine months of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) Q Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearances, which may require a polygraph.

Qualifications We Desire:

Ideally, we would like to see your background include some of the following:

• Master's degree in Management Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science or relevant discipline preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in guiding and managing teams.
• Familiarity with Sandia's cybersecurity requirements.
• Expertise in developing and managing comprehensive security plans.
• Proven experience in technical and/or project leadership roles.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to continuous growth and professional development
• Possess an active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification or demonstrate the ability to obtain CISSP certification within the first nine months of employment.
• Possess an active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
• Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q or DoD TS security clearance.
• Active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearances, which may require a polygraph.

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 threats. The 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.

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.

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 verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance and SCI access, both of which require US citizenship. SCI access may also require a polygraph examination. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and 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 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 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.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

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.

Job ID: 695043

Job Family: IT

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F