Cyber Security Engineer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has an opening for a Cyber Security Engineer to independently and collaboratively perform a wide range of activities associated with supporting the Cyber Security Program on the Assurance Engineering Team. This position is in the Information Technology Solutions Division (ITSD) within the Computing Directorate matrixed to the Cyber Security Program (CSP), in support of the Livermore Information Technology (LivIT) Program. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. You will Provide computer science and software development support using industry standard software development practices leveraging modern programming languages such as Python within Linux, UNIX, and/or Windows environments. Develop scripting and automation to provide solutions to common problems and reduce operational overhead. Manage multiple parallel tasks, ensuring deadlines are met, leveraging team member skills. Develop methods, tools, and procedures to improve incident response capabilities or vulnerability management processes and automate various complex tasks. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.2 level Manage moderately complex to complex technical parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, while leveraging team member skills. Develop methods, tools, and procedures to enhance information assurance capabilities, including vulnerability management, risk mitigation, security control validation, and automated workflow support. Provide technical guidance to team members in Cybersecurity best practices and procedures.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Cyber Security, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Fundamental experience developing software in Python or other programming languages.
Fundamental knowledge of Information Technology and development tools including networking, databases, containers, git, CI/CD, logging, PKI, OAuth, or Active Directory.
Sufficient technical experience with operating systems, virtual environments, and/or related hardware in a moderately complex server environment.
Effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact with all levels of management and staff.
Ability to work in a dynamic, technical team environment with competing priorities and meet deadlines that are important to project success.
Experience with approaching difficult problems with enthusiasm and creativity, and to change focus when necessary.
Ability to work effectively with minimal guidance.
Broad technical experience with Linux or Windows operating systems, networks, and/or related hardware.
Broad experience applying effective analytical and problem-solving skills to moderately complex problems.
Ability to plan, design, and evaluate moderately complex cybersecurity solutions with a focus on information assurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud services such as AWS/Azure and experience with programming or scripting languages such as C, C#, Python, Java, PowerShell, or PHP.
Experience translating business requirements into sound architectural design and implementation.
Practical experience using APIs to connect systems and automate workflows.

Responsibilities

Provide computer science and software development support using industry standard software development practices leveraging modern programming languages such as Python within Linux, UNIX, and/or Windows environments.
Develop scripting and automation to provide solutions to common problems and reduce operational overhead.
Manage multiple parallel tasks, ensuring deadlines are met, leveraging team member skills.
Develop methods, tools, and procedures to improve incident response capabilities or vulnerability management processes and automate various complex tasks.
Manage moderately complex to complex technical parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, while leveraging team member skills.
Develop methods, tools, and procedures to enhance information assurance capabilities, including vulnerability management, risk mitigation, security control validation, and automated workflow support.
Provide technical guidance to team members in Cybersecurity best practices and procedures.