Information Security Lead (Mid-Career/Experienced) With Security Clearance

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. 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. Salary Range $100,900 - $195,400 *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. What Your Job Will Be Like The Communications and Network Systems Department is seeking a highly motivated Information Security Lead (job title: Information Assurance Specialist) with experience managing complex security programs. The successful candidate will have experience with transmission security and the TEMPEST program. In addition, the successful candidate will also have experience managing encrypting devices and being responsible for a Federal COMSEC program.
On any given day, you may be called on to: * Install, configure, and troubleshoot encrypting devices jointly with networking subject matter experts to ensure reliable secure communication systems * Maintain accurate records of accountable material and oversee the implementation of Federal program requirements * Build and maintain strong relationships with the designated Federal officials for each of these security programs * Participate in and be accountable for various information security audits * Partner with other organizations such as physical security and cyber security in the implementation of their security programs Qualifications We Require * Bachelor''''s degree in relevant field plus 5 or more years of directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and and relevant experience * Five years of experience with the COMSEC and TEMPEST security programs * Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent Qualifications We Desire * Hands-on experience troubleshooting and managing encrypting devices * Active certification within the DOE COMSEC program * Experience executing projects and leading teams to successful outcomes * Thorough understanding of transmission security requirements with the ability to guide others on how to meet Federal requirements * Customer service centered approach to problem solving * Familiarity with networking concepts and able to assess networking issues * Comfortable making decisions in complex situations with imperfect information * Familiarity with portable electronic devices and able to assess security risks posed by such devices About Our Team The Communication and Network Systems Department provides vital services for Sandia''''s California Laboratory. These services include telecommunication infrastructure, computer networks, and cyber/SCI security resources. The telecommunications services ranges from providing advanced mobile devices to the most protected communication systems available to satisfy our customer''''s needs. The multi-layer networking infrastructure utilizes the latest technology specializing in high speed communications and advanced infrastructure management. Our Cyber/SCI Security programs provide the assurance that all aspects of our California Laboratory are appropriately managed. Our organization''''s responsibility includes design, implementation, maintenance, and customer service of each element of our business. Emphasis is placed on cost effectiveness, reliable services, innovation solutions, and teamwork. Our organization provides a wide range of opportunities for career development in the expanding fields of communications, computer networks and security disciplines. About Sandia Sandia National Laboratories is the nation''''s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs: * Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide * Extraordinary co-workers * Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world * Career advancement and enrichment opportunities * Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home) * Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
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*These benefits vary by job classification. Security Clearance Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive 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 maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance 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 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.