Information System Security Officer (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 2/3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory - Los Alamos, NM
Hiring: Information System Security Officer (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 2/3) Company: Los Alamos National Laboratory Location: Los Alamos, NM Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:58:24 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Configuration Management, IAM, Linux, Risk Management, SAP, Secret Clearance, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •5 years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level post graduate work may be expected. •8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level post graduate work may be expected. •18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information. •At least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information. Required Skills: •This position will be filled at either the Cybersecurity Technical Staff 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. •Information System Security Officer (CTS-2) $90,000 - $147,100 •We are seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support both a highly technical Windows/Linux accredited environment and services within Amazon Web Services (AWS) on the Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E) platform. The ISSO will contribute to a portfolio of exciting and high-impact national security scientific research. •Assisting the ISSM in development, implementation, and evaluation of the cybersecurity program for classified computing systems within the LANL Field Intelligence Element (FIE). •Participating in or leading projects that address significant and/or complex cyber issues, working with multi-disciplinary teams to analyze and interpret national cybersecurity requirements in support of scientific research. •Identifying, developing, and implementing solutions to address cyber threats and vulnerabilities. •Evaluating and recommending new tools to strengthen the FIE's cybersecurity posture. •Contributing to security reviews, assessments, security plan development, and related documentation for classified systems. Qualifications: •Proficiency in the implementation of the NIST RMF for national security systems in accordance with all applicable NIST publications, DOE orders, DOE-IN policies, ICDs, and other government agency governing requirements. •Applied hands-on capability in AWS Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E) environments and AWS security services such as IAM, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, and KMS. Candidates must have prior cyber-related work experience within AWS environments. •Understanding of distributed systems, architectures, and network protocols. •Strong technical writing abilities and effective stakeholder communication skills. •Secure Systems Integration: Knowledge of cross-domain solutions (CDS), multi-cloud integration, and data flow protections for classified workloads. •Cybersecurity Governance: Proven experience with DOE, DoD, and/or 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. •Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and a minimum of 5 years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level post graduate work may be expected. •: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level post graduate work may be expected. Compensation: •$90,000 - $147,100 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!