Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM) - ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Advanced experience as an ISSO or AISSM managing classified systems in DOD, DOE, or IC environments (NISPOM, DAAPM, ICD 503, NIST 800-53).

Advanced knowledge of federal security regulations, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), DOD/DOE manuals, and company security policies/procedures.

Experience leading and coordinating internal information system security audits and assessments, participating in Government inspections and authorization activities, and overseeing investigation and mitigation of identified security risks and noncompliance in accordance with applicable policies and RMF requirements.

Extensive experience obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO) for IT systems and applying advanced frameworks (NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, DISA STIGs, SCAP).

Advanced knowledge of, and significant experience with, applying DISA STIGs and SCAP Compliance Checker to information systems, and interpreting and implementing DOE, DoD, and Intelligence Community security policies and requirements in classified environments to support system authorization and ongoing security compliance.

COMSEC account management or opening new COMSEC accounts per sponsor requirements.

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Position Information

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

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Alternate Information Systems Security Manager

(AISSM) to provide complex and dynamic security support to a variety of LLNL, DOE and customer missions.

This position is in the Information Technology Solutions (ITS) Division supporting the Field Intelligence Element Operations organization within the Global Security Principal Directorate.

Work with the FIE’s Cyber Manager and internal and external stakeholders, including LLNL, DOE, and other agencies, to identify cybersecurity requirements for assigned systems and support the planning and implementation of security solutions that meet mission needs.

Architect and engineer enterprise-wide systems and solutions to meet cybersecurity requirements, including authoring and maintaining Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation and Body of Evidence (BOE) artifacts.

Exercise judgement to assess and mitigate system security threats and risks, analyze security events, and conduct investigations to ensure the integrity of the security posture.

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