Information System Security Officer (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 3)
- Req. Number: IRC141010
- Organization : SSO-3/Special Security IT & Cyber Operations
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $114,700 - $191,200
What You Will Do
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Technical Staff (CTS-3) professional to join Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). In this role, you will serve as the primary Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for high-impact DOE-IN or Strategic Partner systems operating in classified environments. You will be responsible for leading the full lifecycle of cybersecurity operations, including authorization, continuous monitoring, and the development of secure architecture for complex, classified systems.
This position plays a critical role in protecting national security systems and ensuring compliance with federal and intelligence community cybersecurity frameworks. You will lead multidisciplinary technical teams, coordinate security engineering efforts, and drive implementation of effective cybersecurity practices across mission systems.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems) and a minimum of 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, advanced professional certification or postgraduate study may be expected.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Environment:
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.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
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. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q/SCI (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 3.
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Technical Staff (CTS-3) professional to join Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). In this role, you will serve as the primary Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for high-impact DOE-IN or Strategic Partner systems operating in classified environments. You will be responsible for leading the full lifecycle of cybersecurity operations, including authorization, continuous monitoring, and the development of secure architecture for complex, classified systems.
This position plays a critical role in protecting national security systems and ensuring compliance with federal and intelligence community cybersecurity frameworks. You will lead multidisciplinary technical teams, coordinate security engineering efforts, and drive implementation of effective cybersecurity practices across mission systems.
- As a member of the Special Security IT & Cyber Operations (SSO-3) team, your responsibilities will include:
- Serving as the primary ISSO for DOE-IN or Strategic Partner information systems.
- Leading and managing System Security Plans (SSPs), Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, and related accreditation documentation.
- Developing innovative cybersecurity solutions and strategies for threat and vulnerability mitigation.
- Applying and enforcing NIST RMF, ICD 503, and JSIG standards across systems and projects.
- Managing cyber incident response operations and post-event forensics in high-stakes environments.
- Directing cybersecurity architecture planning and control implementation efforts.
- Leading security architecture design reviews and contributing to enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy.
- Conducting root cause analysis for security incidents and compliance gaps.
- Providing mentorship and technical oversight to junior cybersecurity staff (CTS-1 and CTS-2).
- Representing LANL cybersecurity requirements in interagency and stakeholder engagements.
- Advising on policy development, governance, and tool evaluation for cybersecurity program improvements.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Expert-level knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), ICD 503, JSIG, and related federal cybersecurity standards.
- Proven ability to lead and execute cybersecurity programs supporting classified systems.
- Experience developing and maintaining comprehensive authorization packages, including SSPs, POA&Ms, and ATO documentation.
- Deep understanding of secure systems engineering and information assurance principles.
- Mastery of vulnerability management, threat modeling, and enterprise cyber defense.
- Experience conducting security assessments, compliance audits, and risk analysis.
- Demonstrated leadership in incident response, risk communication, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and effectively manage competing priorities in high-consequence environments.
Education/Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems) and a minimum of 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, advanced professional certification or postgraduate study may be expected.
Desired Qualifications:
- Cloud Security & AWS Expertise: Knowledge of secure deployment and operations in classified cloud environments, including AWS Classified Regions (Secret and Top Secret). Familiarity with C2E (Commercial Cloud Enterprise) architectures, compliance processes, and governance structures.
- AWS Services & Automation: Experience using AWS security services (e.g., IAM, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, KMS) and infrastructure automation tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar).
- Secure Systems Integration: Knowledge of cross-domain solutions (CDS), multi-cloud integration, and data flow protections for classified workloads.
- Cybersecurity Governance: Familiarity with DOE, DoD, and Intelligence Community (IC) cybersecurity directives and governance processes.
- Leadership and Mentorship: Proven experience mentoring technical staff, leading teams, and managing cybersecurity projects in mission-critical environments.
- Technical Innovation: Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and deploy emerging cybersecurity tools and technologies.
- Certifications: CISSP, CAP, CISM, or comparable professional cybersecurity certification preferred.
- Clearance: Active DOE Q or DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Work Environment:
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.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
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. Our generous benefits package includes:
- 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)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q/SCI (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 3.
