Cyber Assurance Assessor (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 1/2)

About the role

This position will be filled at either the Software Developer 1/2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assessments for Operational Technology Assurance, Factory Acceptance Tests and others.
• Work with our assessment team to provide technical assurance to hardware and software used within the Nuclear Security Enterprise.
• Provide growth opportunities in the areas of hardware assurance and software security.

Requirements

• Minimum Job Requirements: Cybersecurity Technical Staff 1 ($87,800 - $143,000)
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following subject areas: system administration, process engineering, or operating or managing Operational Technology (OT) systems.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of established methods for hardware and software assurance.
• Knowledge of, or experience with, file system and host-based forensics, including analysis of operating system artifacts, logs, and endpoint activity for security assessment purposes.
• Experience utilizing host-based or digital forensics tools to collect, analyze, or interpret system artifacts (e.g., file systems, logs, process activity) in support of security or assurance activities.
• Experience establishing and improving processes used to provide assurance in a production or manufacturing environment.
• The ability to analyze systems for indicators of compromise, misconfigurations, or anomalous behavior in support of assurance activities.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team.
• Ability to obtain a DOE-Q Clearance is required.
• Minimum Job Requirements: Cybersecurity Technical Staff 2 ($96,600 - $158,000)
• In addition to what is outlined at level 1, level 2 will be responsible for:
• Proficiency performing host-based or file system forensic analysis, including artifact identification, timeline reconstruction, and interpretation of findings.
• Demonstrated ability to independently utilize digital forensics tools to analyze system state and support security or assurance conclusions.
• The ability to identify indicators of compromise, misconfigurations, or anomalous behavior and assess their impact to system assurance.
• Experience translating technical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience assessing the security posture of enterprise, cyber-physical, or Operational Technology (OT) systems.
• Understanding of system internals (e.g., operating systems, file systems, logging mechanisms) sufficient to support detailed technical analysis.

Qualifications

• Cybersecurity Technical Staff 1: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field and a minimum of 2 years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Cybersecurity Technical Staff 2: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field and a minimum of 5 years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level post graduate work may be expected.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with the NNSA Nuclear Enterprise Assurance Program.
• Knowledge and experience assessing the security of cyber-physical systems, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), or Operational Technology (OT) environments.
• Experience with industry-standard digital forensics tools (e.g., Autopsy/Sleuth Kit, EnCase, FTK, Velociraptor, or similar) and techniques such as timeline analysis or artifact parsing.
• Active DOE-Q Clearance.

Pay

Salary range for Cybersecurity Technical Staff 1 is $87,800 - $143,000 and for Cybersecurity Technical Staff 2 is $96,600 - $158,000.

Schedule

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package including:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.