Cyber Secuirty Engineer

LLNL$121K — $185K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, information systems, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in Information Security with strong knowledge of information systems and current technologies.
  • Proficient with data platforms for analyzing big data, including structured and unstructured data.
  • Familiarity with hybrid cloud infrastructures and cyber-related tools for auditing and compliance.
  • Experience prioritizing and solving complex issues in a dynamic engineering environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for teamwork and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the information assurance security program, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Plan, design, and implement effective security controls using various software tools.
  • Provide GRC guidance on rules, regulations, risks, and best practices.
  • Connect business requirements with GRC platform functionalities.
  • Inspect system configurations for compliance and collaborate with security professionals.
  • Stay up-to-date with changing regulations and industry trends.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Flexible Benefits Package
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Flexible schedules based on project needs
Full Job Description
Job Description

We have an opening for a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer to provide support for GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance) efforts and implementation of security measures aimed at safeguarding our organization's digital assets. You will build and maintain complex technical projects of various GRC software solutions to ensure cyber security risks are identified and monitored. Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, process leaders, and architects in interpreting requirements and configuring risk remediation measures. This position is in the Information Technology Solutions Division (ITSD) within the LivIT Program in the Computing Directorate.

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.

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.

You will
  • Participate in the information assurance security program, ensuring cyber activities, processes, and procedures meet defined requirements, policies, and regulations.
  • Plan, design, evaluate complex and implement effective controls with various software tools to secure protected data and ensure cyber security compliance with relevant security frameworks and regulations. support the security governance technology deployments and configurations.
  • Candidate should be able to provide GRC guidance and interpretation of rules, regulations, risks, and best practices.
  • Connect business requirements with the functional capabilities of a GRC platform.
  • Inspect information system configurations to verify compliance and work closely with system administrators and other security professionals to maintain accreditation status.
  • Adaptability and the capability to stay current with evolving regulations and industry trends.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.2 level
  • Manage multiple parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, while leveraging team member's skills.
  • Provide solutions to moderately complex problems that require analysis of largely identifiable factors.


Qualifications
  • Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field, or the equivalent combination of technical training and experience
  • Sufficient experience in Information Security with sufficient working knowledge of information systems and latest technologies is required.
  • Experience with data platforms to analyze machine-generated big data, including log data, event data, and other types of structured and unstructured data.
  • Sufficient experience working with hybrid cloud infrastructures.
  • Sufficient knowledge of and technical expertise with cyber-related tools for auditing, compliance verification, vulnerability testing, and continuous system monitoring.
  • Experience setting priorities and solving complex problems in a fast-paced, engineering team environment.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to collaborate in a team environment and document, present and explain technical information.

Additional qualifications at the SES.2 level
  • Broad experience developing technical cyber security solutions.
  • Proficient experience in IT infrastructure, possessing a strong understanding of network architecture, system administration, and cloud computing platforms.
  • Comprehensive experience with data platforms to analyze machine-generated big data, including log data, event data, and other types of structured and unstructured data.

Qualifications We Desire
  • Professional computer certification (e.g., CISSP, SANS Certification, Security+)
  • Splunk certifications (Power or Adv. Power User)

Pay Range

$121,830 - $185,544 Annually

$121,830 - $154,500 Annually for the SES.1 level

$146,340 - $185,544 Annually for the SES.2 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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  • Flexible Benefits Package
  • 401(k)
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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