Cyber Security Engineer - ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - Livermore, CA
posted 3 days ago
About the position
We have an opening for a Cyber Security Engineer to provide cyber and technical support for unclassified and classified networks, standalone systems, security systems, user accounts and access, and implementation of security controls. You will manage complex security plans and component configurations, complete self-assessments, and computer security projects. You will interact regularly with team members, customers, management, and sponsors to solve a variety of complex cyber problems in a timely manner. This position is in the Information Technology Solutions (ITS) Division supporting the Field Intelligence Element (FIE) within the Computing Directorate. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if hired at the higher level.
Responsibilities
- Serve in the Information Systems Security Owner (ISSO) role as the author and owner of comprehensive cyber security document packages.
- Plan, design, and evaluate complex cybersecurity solutions.
- Perform computer security tasks such as vulnerability remediation, audit of computer logs, and creation of documentation on policies, procedures, test plans, and risk analyses.
- Inspect information systems to verify compliance and work closely with system administrators to maintain security and accreditation status.
- Manage unclassified and classified account authorization processes and perform approvals.
- Collaborate with customers in the design of their computing environment and security management processes.
- Research solutions and manage cyber-security related projects with a diverse scope over multiple environments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer and Network Security, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Knowledge and experience editing and testing system security plans.
- Experience 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, customer-focused team environment.
- Experience with computer security practices and procedures.
- 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.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to collaborate in a team environment and document, present and explain technical information.
Nice-to-haves
- Professional computer certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, SANS Certification).
Benefits
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA)
