Job Description
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.
- MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
- MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
Responsibilities
The Cyber Security team at MSTS is looking for a high-performing Manager to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for classified/unclassified Cyber Security for the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) and remote sites supporting the NNSS across the United States.
- To be the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for all DOE/NNSA information systems at the NNSS.
- Be the expert and authority on policies, procedures, guidance, and cyber technologies impacting the NNSS Cyber Security Program.
- Establish direction of cyber security policy and strategy to include management practices and budget priorities.
- Oversee cyber related implementation across the entire NNSS and remote site locations.
- Responsible for protecting corporate, U.S. Government, employee, and customer data from compromise by developing a security program that is designed to inhibit, detect, and respond to threats.
- Advise the Chief Information Officer regarding cyber security issues, trends, vulnerabilities, attempted/successful intrusions, risks, and other items of importance.
- Oversee vulnerability management, threat intelligence, security authorization, continuous monitoring, digital forensics, incident response, eDiscovery, insider threat, security engineering, user awareness training, account management, risk management, and ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Lead major Cyber Security incidents.
- Provide direction and oversight for Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) cyber-attacks for all NNSS contractors.
- Coordinate incident management activities spanning multiple geographies.
- Responsible for all aspects of personnel management and leadership within the Cyber Security program including hiring, assigning, developing, coordinating, influencing, leading, disciplining, and measuring all Cyber Security programs, personnel, contractors, and consultants.
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders to include the Chief Information Officer, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, Internal Audit, Counterintelligence, Safeguards and Security, federal customers, and their respective teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 14 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
- Must possess ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and attack vectors.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to analyze complex security incidents and identify effective response strategies.
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) from a security perspective.
- Ability to pass a federal background and obtain a “TS/SCI” Clearance.
- The primary work location with be at the Losee Road Facility, located in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Work schedule will be 4/10's, Monday through Thursday (subject to change)
- Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Preferred Certifications
- Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching (CCNA R&S)
- Cisco Certified Entry Level Technician
- CompTIA Project+
- CompTIA A+ (ce)
- CompTIA Network + (ce)
- GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
- GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCWN)
- GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)
- GIAC Certified Perimeter Protection Analyst (GPPA) - Gold
- GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) - Gold
- Rapid7 Metasploit Pro Certified Specialist (MPCS)
- Rapid7 Nexpose Certified Administrator (NCA)
- EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker v7 (CEH)
MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4 , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709 , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”
MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Annual salary range for this position is:
$151,881.60 - $243,006.40.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
