Cyber Security Engineer
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory14 hours ago
Base Salary
$122k - $186k/yr
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze LLNL intrusion detection systems and provide security monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and resolution support.
- Hunt for cyber threats and perform identification, containment, eradication, and recovery activities.
- Coordinate timely patching and mitigation of identified vulnerabilities.
- Develop software, scripting, and automation solutions to reduce operational overhead.
- Work with operating systems, virtual environments, hardware, and cloud infrastructure in moderately complex server environments.
- At the SES.2 level, manage complex technical tasks and priorities, improve incident response and vulnerability management processes, automate complex tasks, and provide technical guidance to team members.
- Work intermittent off-hours and on-call rotations or as needed to respond to security incidents.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Experience developing software in Python or other programming languages.
- Technical experience with operating systems, virtual environments, and related hardware in a moderately complex server environment.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or similar platforms.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with management and staff at all levels.
- Ability to work in a dynamic technical team environment, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
- At the SES.2 level, proficient knowledge of SIEM solutions, EDRs, threat hunting, incident response, incident management, or vulnerability management is required.
- At the SES.2 level, comprehensive experience with host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, malware analysis, incident response investigations, or vulnerability assessments is required.
- Current industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are additional SES.2 qualifications.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree or equivalent knowledge, significant incident response or vulnerability management experience, cloud-services experience, and experience with C, C#, Python, Java, PowerShell, or PHP.
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule with the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.
- Flexible Term appointment for a definite period not exceeding six years; Career Indefinite status may be maintained for eligible employees if funding allows.
- Flexible benefits package, 401(k), relocation assistance, education reimbursement, and flexible schedules depending on project needs.
- The role requires a DOE Q-level security clearance, U.S. citizenship, a federal background investigation, and random drug testing for cleared employees.
- External candidates must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, including marijuana testing under federal law.
About Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration laboratory in Livermore, California, conducting research for national security, energy, and fundamental science. Founded in 1952 and operated by Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, LLNL’s portfolio spans stockpile stewardship, high-performance computing, and the National Ignition Facility laser program, with work funded primarily through federal contracts and appropriations for defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies.