Technical Surveillance Countermeasure Analyst (Principal Cyber Security Analyst)

Overview:

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 Sites 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. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.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:MSTS is seeking an experienced candidate for a Principal Technical Surveillance Countermeasure Analyst. The Principal Technical Surveillance Countermeasure Analyst will play a critical role in managing the company Technical Security Program through the implementation and administration of the company COMSEC, TEMPEST, Protected Distribution, Transmission Systems and Technical Surveillance programs.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform annual TEMPEST inspections of TEMPEST, PDS, and classified processing areas in accordance with the requirements in the Department of Energy (DOE) Technical Security Program.Integrate telecommunications security program requirements through evaluation and recommendation or application of equipment and processes across MSTS organizations and programs.Promote and encourage use of secure communications devices by employees to safeguard U.S. Government classified and unclassified sensitive information.Support secure network operations through equipment provisioning and employment for local and remote sites.Prepare, review, and comment on revisions to existing and proposed plans and procedures for COMSEC and TEMPEST activities for remote sites.Prepare awareness materials for briefings and presentations for cleared personnel as required.Prepare high level guidance supporting the MSTS Telecommunication Program to appointed officials for tailoring to mission and implementation.Provide direct leadership and management to personnel assigned to the North Las Vegas secure communications operation.Participate in the training and development of appointed program officials.Provide expertise for controlled cryptographic item (CCI) procurement.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or equivalent training and experience in a computer-related field and at least 8 years of related experience.Preferred: Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience in a Technical Security-related field and at least 8 years of related experience. Additional experience may be used in lieu of degree.Preferred CertificationsInteragency Training Center (ITC) TSCM CertificationTSCM Fundamentals CertificationTSCM Cyber Certification

A strong Technical Security background, as well as knowledge of COMSEC processes and procedures.Experience conducting TEMPEST inspections.Experience with classified environments.Experience with Protective Distribution Systems.Experience with Transmission Protection Systems.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.Strong commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and staying current with evolving cyber threats and security technologies.Possess considerable organization and project management skills.Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, sufficient enough to communication with co-workers, customers, write clear and concise reports, gather information, and collect information.Must be able to qualify for a TS/SCI clearance.Ability to use multiple electronic devices including standard office machines, cellular phones, and security appliances.The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, NV.Work schedule for this position will be 4/10's, Monday-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.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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will recieve consideration for employement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.Salary range for this position is $113,276.80 - $172,744.00.Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.