Posting Title

Senior Information Systems Security Officer

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Location

Remote

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Position Type

Regular

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working at NREL

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

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Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.

Job Description

• Partner with NREL operational units to identify, analyze and mitigate security risk for NREL information systems utilizing IT controls.
• Facilitate compliance with NREL’s implementation of the NIST framework, including risk assessment, control design, system authorization, audit assessment and continuous monitoring.
• Maintain policies and procedures that support the security and privacy of NREL’s information technology operating environment.
• Perform security and privacy risk assessments for new systems and significant system changes.
• Develop corrective action plans with process owners to address control design or operating deficiencies.
• Lead projects that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of NREL’s information security program.
• Ensure awareness of security requirements and policies across the organization.

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Basic Qualifications

Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Applies extensive IS expertise in specific field and has full knowledge of related disciplines. Evaluates new hardware, software, systems tools and applications and makes procurement recommendations. Excellent leadership and project management skills. Skilled in analytical techniques, practices and problem solving. Extensive programming and architecture abilities with various computer software programs and information systems.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Ability to perform research, read documentation, and independently learn new skills.
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking and problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening, ability to prepare and deliver presentations, and clear written correspondence and documentation.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE (L or Q) security clearance and SCI access. 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