Information Systems Security Engineer - ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

LLNL•Livermore, CA

2d•$175,530 - $267,030•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring an Information Systems Security Engineer to provide cyber and technical support for classified networks, standalone systems, security systems, and security tools used for vulnerability management, patch management, and auditing. The role manages complex security plans and component configurations, maintains cybersecurity tools, leads incident response, and leads large-scale computer security projects. The engineer works with team members, customers, management, and sponsors to resolve complex cybersecurity problems. The position is in the Information Technology Solutions Division, supporting the Field Intelligence Element within the Computing Directorate. The role serves as the author and owner of comprehensive cybersecurity document packages; plans, designs, and evaluates cybersecurity solutions; performs security tasks such as vulnerability remediation and computer-log audits; and creates policies, procedures, test plans, and risk analyses. It also involves inspecting systems for compliance, working with system administrators to maintain security and accreditation, collaborating with customers on computing environments and security processes, and researching and managing cybersecurity projects across multiple environments. At the SES.4 level, the engineer partners with the FIE Cyber Manager on stakeholder collaboration and negotiation, provides security architecture guidance and oversight, and establishes priorities, allocates resources, manages schedules, and delivers complex projects within cost and time constraints. The position requires full-time on-site presence. Hiring level (SES.3 or SES.4) depends on knowledge and related experience assessed by the hiring team.

Requirements

At the time of hire, hold an active DOE Q-level clearance or an active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency.
Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer and Network Security, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
Experience with cloud computing environments and/or artificial intelligence, including large language models (LLMs), their security considerations, implementation, and practical applications.
Advanced knowledge of cyber-related tools for auditing, compliance verification, vulnerability testing, and continuous system monitoring.
Significant experience setting priorities and solving complex problems in a fast-paced, customer-focused team environment.
Advanced knowledge of computer security principles, practices, and procedures, with experience independently applying this expertise to analyze complex cybersecurity risks and develop technically sound solutions.
Ability to work in a dynamic technical team environment with competing priorities and meet deadlines important to project success.
Ability to approach difficult problems with enthusiasm and creativity and change focus when necessary.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, influence technical decisions, and document, present, and explain complex cybersecurity risks, findings, and recommendations.
At the SES.4 level, expert-level experience providing strategic technical leadership to resolve highly complex, ambiguous cybersecurity challenges with significant organizational or programmatic impact, integrating conflicting requirements, and establishing innovative risk-informed solutions, technical direction, and long-term security approaches.
At the SES.4 level, expert verbal and written communication skills and experience providing strategic technical advice to senior management, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams and influencing consequential cybersecurity decisions.
At the SES.4 level, subject matter expertise interpreting and implementing DOE, DoD, and Intelligence Community security policies and requirements in classified environments to support system authorization and ongoing security compliance.

Nice To Haves

Professional IT or cybersecurity certification, such as CISSP, CISM, or a SANS certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Information Systems Security Engineer and author and owner of comprehensive cybersecurity document packages.
Plan, design, and evaluate complex cybersecurity solutions.
Perform computer security tasks, including vulnerability remediation and computer-log audits.
Create documentation for policies, procedures, test plans, and risk analyses.
Inspect information systems to verify compliance and work with system administrators to maintain security and accreditation status.
Collaborate with customers on the design of computing environments and security management processes.
Research solutions and manage cybersecurity projects with diverse scope across multiple environments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
At the SES.4 level, partner with the FIE Cyber Manager to collaborate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, including LLNL, DOE, and other agencies, to identify, prioritize, and oversee implementation of information-system security solutions that meet mission requirements.
At the SES.4 level, provide security architecture guidance and oversight to ensure systems comply with LLNL, DOE, and external customer requirements and meet programmatic risk and authorization objectives.
At the SES.4 level, establish priorities, allocate resources, manage schedules, and deliver complex cybersecurity projects within required cost and time constraints.