Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation of DOE and NNSA cyber security policies and procedures for information systems
• Perform process and system evaluations (assessments) to ensure compliance with established policies, processes, procedures, and applicable standards
• Validate security control assessments results
• Perform a variety of technical and administrative activities related to the function of QA (auditing), including, but not limited to, scheduling, checklist development, report writing, facilitating root cause/lessons learned analysis, and internal/external presentations
• Compile, analyze, and report on findings of non-compliance and providing recommendations for improvement
• Capture and maintain plans of action and milestones on findings of non-compliance
• Track and escalate unresolved non-compliance issues and corrective and preventative action plans to closure
• Ensure cyber security tests and assessments are conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Formally and informally presents information in group and individual settings

Skills Required

• Applicable certification or the ability to obtain it within 6 months; the Information Security Compliance and Assessment Specialist maps to the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework role of Mission Assessment Specialist
• Experience with NIST SP 800-53, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and security assessment tools
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with Operating System, Virtualization, and Networking technologies
• Must be able to demonstrate specialized experience applying the principles, practices, and techniques used by information systems security personnel
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint)
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently, as well as strong interpersonal skills that foster the ability to work effectively on teams, communicate effectively

Essentials

• 5 years of related experience OR a Bachelors degree and less work force experience
• Clearance: Active Top Secret and/or DOE Q clearance
• Work Location: 100% on site in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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