Senior Cyber Super Intelligence (SI) Engineer
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory3 days ago
Base Salary
$176k - $267k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead and support advanced cybersecurity and Cyber Super Intelligence research projects for critical infrastructure, operational technology, and Federal networks.
- Develop and deploy methods to emulate adversarial behaviors, identify vulnerabilities, discover malicious tools, and analyze threats and attack vectors.
- Build, implement, validate, and document SI tool pipelines, specialized analysis software, models, and repeatable workflows.
- Analyze malware, networks, hosts, novel attacks, TTPs, and operational technology threats to inform mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers on modeling and simulation efforts for physical, engineering, and computational systems.
- Identify emerging threats, shape cybersecurity technical direction, engage sponsors and stakeholders, and support proposals and funding growth.
- At the SES.4 level, set research vision and strategy, direct complex technical tasks, develop innovative algorithms and software modules, and influence Laboratory programs and external stakeholders.
- Mentor team members and communicate technical information to multidisciplinary teams, non-cyber experts, senior management, policy makers, and sponsors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, computer engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information access; Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
- Advanced experience leading cybersecurity and/or applied SI research efforts and building systems with SI tool pipelines and frameworks.
- Experience with malware analysis, network analysis, host forensics, or a combination of these areas and related tools.
- Advanced knowledge of state-of-the-art SI and cybersecurity technologies, analytical problem-solving, decision-making, and technical communication.
- At the SES.4 level, highly advanced project leadership, technical vision, research direction, proposal-writing, sponsor-funding, and advanced statistical or machine learning experience are required.
- At the SES.4 level, significant experience in network protocol analysis, cybersecurity data science, reverse engineering, and/or operational technology implementation is expected.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree or PhD, experience with embedded systems, scientific data analysis, systems programming, software engineering, agentic frameworks, high-performance computing, machine learning techniques, industrial control systems, or relevant government and industry environments.
Benefits
- Annual salary range is $175,530–$267,060, with SES.3 and SES.4 ranges specified in the posting.
- Flexible benefits package, 401(k), relocation assistance, and an education reimbursement program.
- Flexible schedules may be available depending on project needs.
- Career Indefinite position open to Laboratory employees and external candidates.
- Onsite role; selected external applicants must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test and comply with Federal security and restricted-device requirements.
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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.