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. 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. The Cyber Security team is seeking a high-performing Security Engineering manager to join our team. The selected candidate will lead a team of security engineers that collectively will be responsible for safeguarding company infrastructure from cyber threats and attacks. The position is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and enhancing security measures to protect sensitive data, networks, systems, and applications.
Key Responsibilities Lead team of Security Engineers in creating security authorization packages for all classified and unclassified information systems. Lead a team of security engineers in system architecting and engineering to ensure secure implementation of new and existing systems and applications. Place emphasis on Vulnerability Management by enforcing adherence to the remediation timeframes outlined in the Cyber Security Program Plan (CSPP). Ensure compliance with existing and new federal, orders, policies, and requirements. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and disseminating meaningful metrics, conducting self-assessments/site surveys. Overseeing the execution of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), ensuring compliance with the approved configuration baseline standards, identifying and addressing unauthorized devices, assessing the state of standalone systems. Develop and execute Cyber security Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SRM) program to prevent injection of malicious/counterfeit software and hardware into the enterprise. Develop and maintain a Cyber Security Awareness & Training Program to ensure proper training and shaping of user behavior in cyber security and compliance. Assist the Cyber Security Manager with executing the objectives of the Performance Evaluation and Measurement Plan (PEMP). Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 11 years of related and progres sively responsible experience. Preferred Certifications Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) GIAC Information Security Professional Certification (GISP) GIAC Security Operations Manager (GSOM) GIAC Certified Project Manager (GCPM) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) CompTIA Security Practitioner (CASP+) Strong knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, SSL/TLS). Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, such as SAML, OAUTH, SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, WAF, EDR, and vulnerability management systems. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) from a security perspective. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Ability to pass a federal background and obtain a "TS/SCI" Clearance. The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Work schedule will be 4/10s 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. 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 receive consideration for employment 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.
Annual salary range for this position is: $121,326.40 - $194,126.40. Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
