Cyber Security Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Ability to secure a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Basic software development experience in Python or similar languages.
  • Knowledge of IT and development tools (networking, databases, containers, etc.).
  • Technical experience with operating systems in a moderately complex server environment.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interact with all management levels.
  • Capacity to work in dynamic environments with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide computer science and software development support using industry-standard practices.
  • Develop scripting and automation solutions to address common operational problems.
  • Manage multiple tasks and collaborate with team members to meet deadlines.
  • Create methods and tools to enhance incident response and vulnerability management.
  • Perform additional assigned duties as required.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility to work from home.
  • Opportunity to engage in diverse technical challenges within the Cyber Security domain.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in a collaborative environment.
  • Professional development opportunities and potential for career growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We have an opening for a Cyber Security Engineer to independently and collaboratively perform a wide range of activities associated with supporting the Cyber Security Program on the Assurance Engineering Team. 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 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.

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.

You will
  • 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.
  • Manage multiple parallel tasks, ensuring deadlines are met, leveraging team member skills.
  • Develop methods, tools, and procedures to improve incident response capabilities or vulnerability management processes and automate various complex tasks.
  • 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 enhance information assurance capabilities, including vulnerability management, risk mitigation, security control validation, and automated workflow support.
  • Provide technical guidance to team members in Cybersecurity 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, Cyber Security, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Fundamental experience developing software in Python or other programming languages.
  • Fundamental knowledge of Information Technology and development tools including networking, databases, containers, git, CI/CD, logging, PKI, OAuth, or Active Directory.
  • Sufficient 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.

Additional qualifications at the SES.2 level
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal guidance.
  • Broad technical experience with Linux or Windows operating systems, networks, and/or related hardware.
  • Broad experience applying effective analytical and problem-solving skills to moderately complex problems.
  • Ability to plan, design, and evaluate moderately complex cybersecurity solutions with a focus on information assurance.

Qualifications We Desire
  • Experience with cloud services such as AWS/Azure and experience with programming or scripting languages such as C, C#, Python, Java, PowerShell, or PHP.
  • Experience translating business requirements into sound architectural design and implementation.
  • Practical experience using APIs to connect systems and automate workflows.

Pay Range

$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 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).

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