Senior Technical Security and Signal Countermeasures Practitioner (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 3)

What You Will Do

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Technical Specialist (CTS-3) - Senior Technical Security and Signal Countermeasures (TSSC) Practitioner to join the Special Security IT & Cyber Operations Group (SSO-3) with the Los Alamos National Laboratory. As a Senior TSSC Practitioner, you will lead advanced technical security and signal countermeasures efforts to protect national security from emerging surveillance threats. Operating with full technical authority and minimal supervision, you'll integrate cybersecurity with TSSC operations in compliance with ICD 702.

As a member of the TSSC team, you will

• Conduct full-spectrum TSCM sweeps (10 kHz - 40 GHz+) and hardware reverse engineering to detect sophisticated threats.
• Lead detection of side-channel attacks (EM leakage, power analysis, acoustic emanations) and incident response to blended cyber-physical espionage.
• Design, manage, and improve TSCM programs, mentoring junior staff and overseeing tool procurement.
• Collaborate on secure facility design (SCIFs, TEMPEST), conduct evaluations, and ensure compliance with DOE/NNSA policies.
• Prepare classified technical reports and provide expert guidance on counterintelligence and technical security measures.

Contribute directly to safeguarding our nation's security by joining a dynamic team at the forefront of cybersecurity and technical surveillance.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 3-10 years in TSCM, SIGINT, or physical security.
• Proficiency in TSCM/technical security operations, with the ability to independently conduct sweeps, evaluations, and countermeasure analysis.
• Hands-on experience with RF/cyber integration platforms and advanced TSCM tool suites.
• Knowledge of ICD 702, ICD 705, and DOE/NNSA physical and technical security standards.
• Experience developing SOPs, incident response procedures, and classified reports.
• Experience mentoring and guiding less experienced practitioners.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for classified and unclassified reporting.

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level post graduate work may be expected.

Training/Certification:

Interagency Training Center (ITC) Fundamentals Course

Desired Qualifications:

• Graduate of the Interagency Training Center (ITC) Fundamentals Course.
• DOE Q or DoD DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., TEMPEST certification).
• Experience with side-channel analysis and blended cyber/physical threat response.
• Familiarity with emerging espionage threats (e.g., 5G IoT surveillance, SDR-based attacks).

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.

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.

Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.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 childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO 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/SCI (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.

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, 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 [email protected] or call 1-505-664-6947 option 3.