Information Security Specialist

We have an opening for an Information Security Specialist. You will be responsible for the daily execution of the information and technical security functions to ensure compliance with Department of Energy (DOE) security standards. You will support the implementation administration and monitoring of security practices designed to protect sensitive information systems and operations.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Provide complex and dynamic professional security support and oversight of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and related FIE programs.
• Interpret and apply knowledge of related policies procedures methods and practices to resolve day-to-day security related issues/questions.
• Assist in the analysis development and implementation of systems and procedures for the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF)s that assure appropriate controls including physical personnel and information security; that work is conducted in compliance with LLNL Department of Energy (DOE) Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) directives orders and requirements.
• Provide day-to-day support to the FIE Information Security Section by assisting with routine security operations responding to internal requests maintaining documentation coordinating security-related activities.
• Promote security education and awareness in accordance with Intelligence Community Directives and Sensitive Compartmented Information policy.
• Conduct and participate in self-assessments and audits assist in evaluating and development recommendations for improvement and problem solving. Collect and organize data for reporting.
• Coordinate schedule and facilitate classified video teleconferences for internal DOE customers and external DOE DOD and IC agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the J14.3 level

• Provide dynamic professional security support and oversight of Sensitive Compartmented information Facilities (SCIFs) and related Field Intelligence Element (FIE) Operations. 
• Serve as an in-depth knowledge leader and general resource to employees by assessing analyzing applying and implementing security related policies procedures methods operational requirements practices and deliverables in compliance with LLNL DOE Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence DoD and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) orders and requirements which can vary from program to program and  facilitate Strategic Intelligence Partnership Program (SIPP ) work onsite.

Qualifications :

• Active U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance at time of hire with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelors degree in Security Management or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or training in a security discipline(s) and related security experience performing work independently.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of DOE orders and regulations related to SCI facilities and IC requirements for the protection of IC sources methods and systems.
• Experience interpreting and applying knowledge of policies procedures methods and practices to resolve day-to-day security related issues/questions.
• Proven organizational skills to determine priorities and work assignments effectively handle projects and oversee activities at multiple locations.
• Experience working independently and cross functionally with other groups on multi-faceted processes.
• Experience using secure telecommunications systems.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills to effectively present and coordinate with all levels of management and personnel across the Laboratory NNSA within the DOE IC and other government agencies.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills and experience delivering presentations and preparing written reports.

Additional qualifications at the J14.3 level

• In-depth knowledge and experience reviewing evaluating and collaborating with the development of implementation plans for DOE and/or ICD information security orders manuals and other directives relating to information security.
• In-depth experience developing and writing clear and concise assessments corrective action plans policies procedures investigative narratives formal reports and other correspondence. 

Qualifications We Desire:

• Fundamental knowledge of DOE Orders governing a variety of safeguards and security disciplines and LLNL security policies and procedures.
• Fundamental knowledge of and experience applying LLNL DOE and IC practices/policies and security requirements in a classified environment.

Pay Range

$95820 - $140712 Annually

$95820 - $117312 Annually for the J14.2 level

$114900 - $140712 Annually for the J14.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary range in good faith we believe would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance and business or organizational needs.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• Relocation Assistance
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  This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire. 

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  Remote Work :

  No

  
  

  Employment Type :

  Full-time