ISSE - Cybersecurity Architect (Onsite, DOE Q/TS)

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 211,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Flexible schedules

Education Reimbursement Program

Flexible benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to provide cyber and technical support for classified networks, standalone systems, and security tools. You will manage complex security plans, lead incident response, and drive large-scale cybersecurity projects within the ITS Division.

This full-time, on-site role requires DOE Q-level or Top Secret clearance and offers opportunities across SES.4 responsibilities, with collaboration across LLNL,

Qualifications

• Active DOE Q-level or Top Secret clearance required at hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer and Network Security, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience with cloud computing environments and/or AI including large language models (LLMs) and their security considerations.
• Advanced knowledge of cyber-related tools for auditing, compliance verification, vulnerability testing, and monitoring.
• Experience prioritizing and solving complex problems in a fast-paced, customer-focused team.
• Advanced knowledge of computer security principles and applying them to assess risks and devise solutions.
• Ability to work in a dynamic technical team with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to document risks and present recommendations.
• Additional SES.4 qualifications: strategic technical leadership and security policy interpretation in classified environments.
• Professional IT/Cyber certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, SANS)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the ISSE author and owner of comprehensive cyber security document packages.
• Plan, design, and evaluate complex cybersecurity solutions.
• Perform vulnerability remediation, log audits, and create policy/test plan documentation.
• Inspect information systems for compliance and coordinate with admins to maintain accreditation.
• Collaborate with customers to design secure computing environments and management processes.
• Research solutions and manage cyber-security projects across multiple environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• SES.4: lead cybersecurity projects, provide strategic technical direction, and negotiate with stakeholders.

Skills

DOE Q-level clearance

Top Secret clearance

Cloud computing

AI & LLM security

Cyber tools for auditing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to provide cyber and technical support for classified networks, standalone systems, and security tools. You will manage complex security plans, lead incident response, and drive large-scale cybersecurity projects within the ITS Division.

This full-time, on-site role requires DOE Q-level or Top Secret clearance and offers opportunities across SES.4 responsibilities, with collaboration across LLNL,