Cyber Security Engineer
Livermore, CA, United States Hybrid
$121,830–$185,544 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
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. 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. This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
What you'll bring
- 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.
- 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.
- Professional computer certification (e.g., CISSP, SANS Certification, Security+)