COMPANY OVERVIEW

XCEL Engineering, Inc. is an award-winning small business that provides trusted information technology, engineering, consulting and project management solutions and services to federal agencies and organizations. Originally founded in 1971 by professional engineers at the University of Tennessee, XCEL was acquired in 2003 by U.S. Army and Navy veterans and in 2023 became a MartinFed company.

XCEL Engineering is a part of IT Lab Partners (ITLP) which was created to support a leading research facility in the East Tennessee region in recruiting the best and the brightest technical talent. Considering joining our impressive team today!

JOB OVERVIEW

XCEL Engineering has an opening for anInformation Protection Specialist to support the Cybersecurity Division's Governance team for unclassified operations. The successful candidate will implement and manage comprehensive information protection strategies focused on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Cybersecurity Programs. This role involves developing and enforcing security policies, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with relevant Department of Energy (DOE) regulations and standards. The position requires collaboration with various teams across the lab, including Information Technology, Physical Security, Classification Office, Cybersecurity, Lab Enterprise Risk, and Lab Internal Audit.

This is a full-time, permanent position that will work onsite in Oak Ridge, TN.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide assistance to the ISSM and CISO in the implementation of the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program across the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for handling and protecting CUI.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, such as Executive Order 13556, and 32 CFR Part 2002.
• Monitor compliance with CUI policies and procedures.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all CUI-related policies, procedures, and incidents.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the CUI program to address evolving threats and regulatory changes.
• Ensure that all activities and practices within ORNL comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines related to CUI.
• Serve as a point of contact for compliance audits and reviews related to CUI.
• Identify, promote, and make recommendations for process improvements with applicable DOE and ORNL requirements.
• Other duties as assigned for support within the program.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience in information security, cybersecurity, assessments, risk management, or cybersecurity policy and compliance. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, problem-solving capabilities, and experience implementing compliance programs such as Export Controlled Information (ECI), Classified Material Protection and Control (CMPC), or Official Use Only (OUO).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of industry standards and regulations including Executive Order 13556, and 32 CFR Part 2002.
• Working knowledge of privacy regulations and impacts such as GDPR and HIPAA.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and uphold high ethical standards.
• Experience performing self-assessments to comply with DOE or other government agency directives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOE Q or TS security clearance or equivalent.
• Master's degree in information assurance or related field with 1-3 years of relevant experience ininformation assurance, application security or related field.
• Knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Experience with evalu ting security controls, and mitigating measures along with a strong understanding of business practices and technology concepts.
• Demonstrated background in governance, risk, and compliance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Inside office environment.
• Working on a computer for long periods of time.
• May involve long period of sitting at a desk.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb ladders as required.
• Repeatedly lift and carry weight up to 50 pounds.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Xcel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Xcel Engineering's current openings as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 855.212.1810. Thank you for your interest in Xcel Engineering.

All positions at Xcel Engineering, Inc. are contingent upon passing both a background check and drug screening prior to a start date and are subject to random drug screenings during the employment period. In addition, Xcel Engineering is an E-Verify employer.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://xceleng.applicantpro.com/jobs/3420204-799165.html