Safeguards & Security Specialist II - Information Systems Security Officer

Nevada National Security Sites • Santa Barbara, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safeguards & Security Specialist II will provide direct security support to the Santa Barbara, California, Special Technologies Lab (STL) Field Intelligence Element Deputy Director and the Special Security Officer (SSO). The role is assigned as the Alternate Special Security Officer (ASSO) and Information System Security Officer (ISSO), supporting the STL SSO and working directly with the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) SSO.

The position develops, maintains, and assesses secure information systems solutions for classified environments. It also develops and maintains security documentation, captures and refines program requirements, audits and reviews reports for anomalous activity, and supports configuration management and continuous monitoring. The primary work location is the Special Technologies Lab in Santa Barbara, CA. A flexible schedule may be negotiated with the manager, with options of 5/8, 9/80, or 4/10 workweeks.

A pre-placement physical examination, including a drug screen, is required. The position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship and being at least 18 years old. Applicants offered employment are subject to pre-employment drug testing and background reviews, and the selected applicant will undergo a federal background investigation and subsequent reinvestigations. A counterintelligence evaluation, potentially including a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, may also be required. MSTS is a background-screening, drug-free workplace and conducts random drug testing.

The annual salary range is $65,249.60–$97,884.80. Starting salary depends on position market value, candidate education and experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the position, or equivalent training and experience, plus two years of related progressive experience.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and theory related to the position.
• Ability to apply discretion and judgment when performing work and implementing improvements to existing processes.
• Creativity, initiative, and ability to apply knowledge and experience to resolve problems and compose reports.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule multiple activities efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate tactfully, professionally, and effectively with people, while screening and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and complete assignments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, complaints, frequent interruptions, and time constraints under pressure.
• Ability to use position-related software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases, as well as general office equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance; this requires U.S. citizenship and being at least 18 years old.
• Successful completion of required drug testing and background reviews, including a federal background investigation and subsequent reinvestigations.
• Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation may be required; this may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Alternate Special Security Officer (ASSO), supporting the STL Special Security Officer (SSO) and working with the NNSS Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and DOE-IN SSO.
• Develop, maintain, and assess secure information systems solutions for classified environments.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain secure information systems documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Risk Assessment Reports (RARs), Security Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS).
• Capture and refine program requirements for effective implementation within secure information systems.
• Conduct audits and analyze reports for anomalous activities, such as unauthorized access, privileged actions, after-hours use, unapproved hardware, and unapproved software.
• Prepare reports and recommend actions after conducting security impact analyses and preliminary reviews of cyber or security events.
• Participate in configuration management by conducting security impact analyses and due diligence reports for security-relevant changes.
• Support continuous network monitoring to detect and correct security non-compliance and other risks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level