Chief Information Security Officer

What You Will Do Do you want to be part of an energetic, high performing team working on challenges and deliverables that ensure national security? Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution with the brightest minds in the world and unparalleled technology and equipment.


The Chief Information Office (CIO) is seeking an energetic and customer focused executive to serve as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and manage a team of individuals whose primary focus will be to orchestrate information security across the Laboratory through governance, risk management, and certification and accreditation of IT systems. The CISO effectively addresses Laboratory goals, maintains effective working relationships with Laboratory senior management and internal and external stakeholders. The CISO must demonstrate integrity, the ability to establish trust, commitment to quality and excellence in support of LANL's multiple missions, and commitment to diversity and excellence in the workforce.


The CISO will serve as a key member of the leadership team as LANL's chief point-of-contact for information security and will brief CIO and other executives regularly on current cybersecurity threats and challenges, and the status of the information security management systems aiming to improve information security continuously and measurably across the laboratory. The CISO will be responsible for supporting the mission of the laboratory in establishing and maintaining the enterprise vision, strategy, architecture, and multi-year roadmap that ensures that the assets of the laboratory are adequately protected. The CISO implements, oversees, and audits cybersecurity identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery processes and systems, with emphasis on IT Security and Compliance.



What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Demonstrated success in leading large, complex, multi-disciplinary organizations with significant fiscal and programmatic responsibilities to include both technical or operational work. Proven ability developing business metrics to measure the effectiveness of the security management program and increase the maturity of the program over time. A strong record of demonstrating personal integrity, accountability, fiscal responsibility, trustworthiness in relationships, commitment to teamwork, and commitment to quality and excellence in programs and operations. CISSP required. Distinguished track record setting direction and goals involving the following: developing programs, projects, or organizations; implementing effective business practices and systems; managing personnel; managing budgets and finances; and managing customer and stakeholder relations. Demonstrated experience with development and implementation of strategic, long-term information security strategy and roadmap to ensure that assets are adequately protected. Record of commitment to promoting organizational objectives in areas such as performance improvement, risk management, work control, safety, quality, security, environment, health, human resources, and diversity. Demonstrated experience with oversight of incident response planning and the investigation of security breaches. Experience with public relations and legal personnel. A natural influencer and coalition builder; passionate about building high performing teams. Demonstrated experience developing effective management teams and delegating work. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Education/Experience Requirements


Position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field plus a minimum 15 years' IT and/or business leadership experience, and 10+ years' information security/cybersecurity experience.



Desired Qualifications: Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field Knowledge of security, risk and control frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001 and 27002, SANS-CAG, NIST, FISMA, COBIT, COSO and ITIL. Identify, evaluate and report on information security risks, practices and projects to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, and provide subject matter expertise on security standards and best practices (e.g. FFIEC, Dodd-Frank, SOX, PCI, etc.). Technical acumen including but not limited to: OSI, IT infrastructure, cloud, application development languages, tools and frameworks, database technologies, web technologies, next gen mobile, network architecture, enterprise architecture, and directory services as it relates to the DOE/NNSA and LANL frameworks. Experience working with the Department of Energy (DOE) or National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) at headquarters or field office level, or with state or federal regulators, or other national security agencies. Active DOE "Q" or Top Secret security clearance. Work Environment: Work Location : The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.



Note to Applicants: In addition to providing your resume, you must submit a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements and desired qualifications. Any application submissions missing a cover letter will not be considered.



Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.



Where You Will Work


Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network Dental and vision insurance Free basic life and disability insurance Paid maternity and parental leave Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually) Learning opportunities and tuition assistance Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays) Onsite gyms and wellness programs Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius) Additional Details Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.



Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.



Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information. New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.



Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.



Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.



Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, October 31st. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.



Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to or call option 1.