Information Management and Protection Specialist

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. We are seeking an Information Management and Protection Specialist who will support the FUSION and FISSION ENERGY and SCIENCE DIRECTORATE at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This position will coordinate FFESD Operations activities related to Information Protection and Security, Information Management, Cyber Security, and Operational Communications.

Requirements

A BS degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or an MS degree and 4+ year of relevant experience. Degree area should be in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Math or related IT discipline.

Nice To Haves

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with ORNL Systems and Processes.
Strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people having a wide range of technical and scientific backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever-changing needs.
Existing Q or L clearance preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the FFESD point of contact for Cyber Security and Information Security through proactive engagement with staff across the directorate.
Serve as the Division Cyber Ambassador for FFESD and its divisions.
Assist the organization management in implementing the ORNL Cyber Security Program, self-assessments, and training.
Assist the organization's computer users, application owners, system owners, and facility managers in identifying and addressing computer security concerns.
Advise users and system administrators of current vulnerabilities and viruses, security patches, and virus protection software.
Ensure that risk assessments, sensitivity determinations, and protection plans are done and documented for all organizational systems requiring them (e.g., security plans, etc.).
Attend training programs and meetings pertaining to information protection efforts.
Maintain internal systems utilized for communicating safety, security, and operational information; Support the creation and maintenance of operational documents including procedures, forms, plans, and program description documents. Ensure procedures are technically adequate and written to a level of detail consistent with the qualifications and training of the expected users.
Develop and maintain FFESD Information Security Procedure and ensure it complies with ORNL policies and procedures. Coordinate its delivery to FFESD staff.
Coordinate FFESD information security assets to implement ORNL information protection requirements and FFESD needs.
Assist in the management of issues and off-normal events including participation in investigations, causal analysis, and corrective action development and implementation.
Maintain CUI POC role by reviewing and assisting staff in making CUI determinations, staying up to date on new and revised CUI requirements, communicating, performing reviews, and guiding FFESD staff.
Review and advise staff on EC procedures and coordinate with the ECCG when appropriate for risk evaluations.
Review, coordinate, and evaluate all FFESD IOSCs. Participate in the development and oversee any corrective action plan as a result of an IOSC. Advise staff of potential security risks to prevent IOSCs where applicable.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.