Overview: We are currently seeking qualified applicants with leadership and management experience to serve as Group Leader for Classified Computing/Clusters in the Field Intelligence Element (FID). Under DOE-IN authorities, the FIE serves as the ORNL focal point for all intelligence community matters and supports national security science by providing secure IT, communications, facilities, and analysis. The Classified Computing/Clusters group provides continuous support for ORNL classified computing research and development, ensures a secure operating environment for all classified systems, and ensures authority to operate certifications for all accredited systems. Purpose Provide leadership to a group that strategically advances technical professional subject matter expertise for a variety of technical projects, programs or operations consistent with ORNL’s aspiration to be the world’s premier R&D institution and ORNL’s science culture. The Technical Group Leader brings together a group of peers with the primary goal of pursuing global leadership in their field, nurtures ORNL’s culture among group members, and continues to build and scale up individual excellence and impact. The Technical Group Leader reports to the FIE Director and works closely with other group leaders to implement the group’s technical vision; develops group members to enable their career advancement; establishes capabilities that enable programs to excel at the forefront of technical professional expertise; works to solve technical challenges for science, engineering, or technical projects and functions; sets, implements, and models standards for performance of work consistent with Environment, Safety, Security, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) requirements and business rules; and ensures a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, heard, and appreciated—a workplace that sets an example for the broader community. The National Security Sciences Directorate conducts research and development to confront some of the nation’s most difficult security challenges and adversaries. Our directorate houses S&T leadership in cybersecurity and cyber-physical resiliency, data analytics, geospatial science and technology, nuclear nonproliferation, and high-performance computing for sensitive national security missions. We draw on the Laboratory’s exceptional facilities and work closely with leading researchers in other areas at the lab such as nuclear and chemical sciences and engineering, applied materials, advanced manufacturing, biosecurity, transportation, and computing. Our multi-disciplinary research teams are passionate about discovery and innovation as we create science-based solutions to complex security threats that put public safety, national defense, energy infrastructure, and the economy at risk. Our commitment to diversity: As we strive to become the world’s premier research institution in the sciences and technologies that underpin critical national security missions, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that highly values a diverse workforce. We recognize that a breadth of perspectives, insights, and experiences are necessary to drive the level of innovation and discovery that is mission critical to national security sciences. Our commitment extends beyond our workforce to the next generation of researchers with STEM education outreach that seeks to engage a diverse range of students. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead a team of 8-20 IT/IA professionals and manage a complex classified computing enterprise. Engage in regular interactions with program, project, and functional (line) management to ensure effective dialogue regarding customer requirements, current capabilities and future opportunities. Design, develop, test, and implement IT and cyber security tools to establish an integrated defense of the ORNL classified computing systems. Organize and oversee the successful implementation of R&D mission objectives; delegate work plans and assignments as required. Provide regular, productive feedback to group personnel. Foster a collaborative culture and provide leadership to integrate the IT and cybersecurity functions to successfully meet all program objectives. Employ project management rigor for development efforts and process management techniques for effective operations; including authority to operate certifications. Qualifications Required: Requires a Ph.D. with a minimum of 4 years relevant experiences, a M.S. with a minimum of 7 years experiences, a B.S. with 8 years relevant experiences, or significant relevant experiences. Qualified candidates should have demonstrated experience in leading technical teams Preferred Qualifications: 10 years or more of leadership/management experience Advanced degree in computer science or technical equivalent Knowledgeable in cyber security best practices and standards related to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) publications and Intelligence Community Directives and Standards (ICDs/ICSs). Experience with implementation of contemporary and emerging cyber and IT technologies Demonstrated success in managing complex classified computing environments Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) Possess a working knowledge of Executive Order 13526 and 12333 Detailed knowledge of information technology and cybersecurity policies and operations Possess highly developed verbal and written communication skills Special Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program. In addition, due the SCI, you may be also be subject to random polygraph testing. This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired. We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment. If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov. ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
