Requisition Number: 408799 Location: Lemont, IL Functional Area: Information Technology Division: BIS-Business and Information Services Employment Category: Regular Shift: 8:30 - 5:00 Level (Grade): PT3

Position Description

Argonne National Laboratory has an opportunity for a Security Specialist/Information Systems Security Officer within the Business and Information Services Division.

The Business and Information Services (BIS) supports the Laboratory’s information technology, networking, software, information and cyber security, library, information management, business and technical communications, business transformation, and service lifecycle support needs.

The role serves as an information security specialist and the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for the Security Programs Facility (SPF) and other Laboratory classified national security systems. This position is responsible for developing and implementing classified national security system plans and verification and evaluation testing protocols.

Additional responsibilities include:

Administration of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Enterprise Secure Network (ESN) installation at Argonne; including the development and implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for ESN Small Site Hub, user support, training, account administration, inventory, video teleconference.
Mentor, train and provide support to Security Programs Facility (SPF) classified national security systems System Administrators.
Serve as the Assistant Operations Security (OPSEC) Program Manager, lead and conduct OPSEC reviews, assessments, and internal/external audits of security areas.
Participate in coordinating and conducting OPSEC education and awareness throughout the Laboratory.
Collaborate with division Critical Program Information Coordinators to maintain the “Argonne Critical Program Information List”.
Responsible for Critical and Sensitive Personal Information Reporting (CASPIR) application system enhancements, user testing, support, training, and account administration.
Provide facility and program support to Information Security Program Manager.
Collaborate with Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and applicable Argonne groups to support Information Security. Support Incident response including development and maintenance of local classified cyber contamination procedures.
Perform additional duties as detailed in ANL National Security Systems Cyber Security Program Plan, OPSEC Master Plan and SPF local procedures.

Position Requirements

Knowledge, experience and formal training in information security, classified matter protection and control and accountability, national security systems and OPSEC
Knowledge, experience and application of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations
Knowledge, experience and application of Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) Instruction (CNSSI) No. 1253, Security Categorization and Control Selection for National Security Systems
Knowledge and experience in Communication Security (COMSEC)
Skill and experience with TACLANE network encryptor devices
Skill and experience in coordination of personnel and programs
Critical thinking, decision-making skills and judgment ability to determine appropriate level of management involvement necessary regarding classified inquiries
Knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office Suite including databases, word processing and applications
Knowledge and skill with multiple operating systems including Windows Server and macOS
Knowledge and application of ANL Policies and Procedures and DOE Orders related to OPSEC and classified information systems security
Oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of technical, professional, and management personnel
Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork
Must be able to obtain and maintain a “Q” Level, with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Department of Energy Security Clearance

The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (PT3 or PT4) dependent upon depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills brought to the position, as well as the amount of relevant experience. The requirements of the various levels are as follows:

PT3: Bachelor’s degree + 4 years of experience, or a Master’s degree + 2 years of experience, or equivalent
PT4: Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree + 4 years of experience, or equivalent

Argonne National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where talented scientists, engineers, and business professionals work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity, from how to obtain affordable clean energy to protecting ourselves and our environment. Ever since we were born out of the University of Chicago’s work on the Manhattan Project in the 1940s, our goal has been to make an impact — from the atomic to the human to the global scale.

At Argonne, we explore the world together in order to build a better one!

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

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