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Los Alamos National Laboratory M365 Data Loss Prevention Administrator (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 2/3) in Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Cybersecurity Technical Staff 2/3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.The Cybersecurity Technical Staff will become a team member for a highly visible Innovative Customer Experience (ICE) division, Cloud Services (CS) group that develops and manages Microsoft 365 (M365) and Azure services for Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The core of your responsibilities will be to develop compliance policies, manage data requests, identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, perform cyber analysis, and coordinate with cyber security teams across LANL and the larger Department of Energy complex.
Cybersecurity Technical Staff 2 ($92,300 - $151,000)
As a DLP administrator you will primarily work on Microsoft 365 related technologies such as SharePoint Online and OneDrive with tools provided by Purview and Defender features to prepare those cloud environments for the use of Artificial Intelligence such as Copilot for M365. You will help lay the foundation of data management based on LANL best practices for the tracking, retention, marking, and compliance of LANL data and ensure its proper use within the M365 environment using native tools such as Purview and its Defender components.
Cybersecurity Technical Staff 3 ($112,000 - $186,700)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the Software Developer 3 will be required to:
Develop data loss policies with coordination with enterprise solutions for data management.
Assist in the modernization design processes used to support data management using M365 tools.
Develop strategies to support the discovery of data across M365
Coordinate with cybersecurity staff on the management, retrieval, and presentation of data.
The successful candidate will perform data management duties related to M365 and related Azure products, including but not limited to:
Performs identification, monitoring, detection, analysis, and mitigation of moderately complex computer and network security vulnerabilities and incidents.
Evaluate new tools, techniques and propose effective solutions to cyber security issues.
Manage/Participate in audits.
Manage/Participate in cyber incident responses.
Contributes to the automation of NIST related standards.
Manage/Participate in technical reporting and briefings.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Purview and Defender products or similar data management software.
Proficiency in one of more of the following disciplines: computer science, information security, information assurance, or cyber security.
Knowledge of emerging computing technologies in industry related to M365 and Azure.
Demonstrated experience in creating measurement tools for vulnerability assessment, detection and mitigation, reverse engineering, and incident response.
Additional Job Requirements for Cybersecurity Technical Staff 3:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Data Management principles that include development of policies and acting as the subject matter expert to the team.
Advanced knowledge of M365 licensing models to ensure the licensing matching the data management needs.
Knowledge in competing technologies to Microsoft Purview such as Denodo, Veronis, or Informatica.
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and a minimum of 5 years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level post graduate work may be expected.
Education/Experience at higher level: 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.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with SharePoint Premium licensing to help manage access and data types for SharePoint and OneDrive.
Experience with data management systems like Denodo and Veronis.
Experience with Microsoft 365 services and concepts (Azure AD, Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Teams, etc.).
Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice
Position commitment: Position 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: Please submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses each key requirement of the position. Occasional onsite expected to Los Alamos, NM. Our team provides 24/7 support for the service and specific networks require the systems administrator to be on-site. This is accomplished with an on-call rotation that the teams manage.
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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-A/@Aimages/file) 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.
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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3. p@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.