Job Description We have an opening for a
Cybersecurity Engineer to independently and collaboratively perform a wide range of activities associated with supporting the Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) infrastructure. 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 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 eitherlevel 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- Protect enterprise systems and information by promptly responding to security threats and incidents, acting individually and as part of a team.
- Proactively hunt for cyber threats and enact identification, containment and eradication measures while supporting recovery efforts.
- Perform analysis on LLNL intrusion detection systems.
- Provide security monitoring and incident response support including troubleshooting and resolution of issues.
- Work closely with staff to ensure timely patching and mitigation of identified vulnerabilities.
- 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.
- 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 improve incident response capabilities or vulnerability management processes and automate various complex tasks.
- Provide technical guidance to team members in Cyber Security best practices and procedures.
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, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Experience developing software in Python or other programming languages.
- 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 off-hours and on-call to respond to incidents (intermittently, either as-needed or as part of a rotation).
Additional qualifications at the SES.2 level- Proficient knowledge of SIEM solutions, EDR's, threat hunting, incident response, incident management or vulnerability management.
- Comprehensive experience conducting host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, or malware analysis in support of incident response investigations or leading vulnerability assessments.
- Current industry specific certifications including but not limited to Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC).
Qualifications We Desire- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent level of knowledge.
- Significant incident response or vulnerability management experience, including experience with cloud services such as AWS/Azure.
- Experience with programming or scripting languages such as C, C#, Python, Java, PowerShell and PHP.
Pay RangePay 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. 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 #LI-Hybrid
Position InformationThis is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years.If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).
