R&D S&E Cybersecurity/Software Engineer (Experienced) - (Onsite)
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
About SandiaSandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier
science and engineering lab for national security and technology
innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work
in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our
jobs:Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to
security, peace, and freedom worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome
of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the
worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible work
arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every
two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour
days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and
telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)Generous
vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k,
learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed
at creating a solid work/life balance*World-changing technologies.
Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at:
http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job
classification.What Your Job Will Be LikeAre you passionate about
research dedicated to keeping systems safe and thwarting cyber
intrusions? Are you dreaming of a chance to develop protective
technologies, conduct threat assessments, and analyze government,
military, and civilian computer networks? If so, this is the
opportunity for you to join Sandia's unique multidisciplinary team
committed to solving the information security challenges facing our
nation. As part of our team, you will engage in work across the
technology spectrum including embedded, mobile, desktop,
enterprise, and cloud systems, as well as globally connected
networks of networks.To support Sandia's national security
missions, our cybersecurity scientists and engineers engage in a
variety of research areas including:Manual and automated reverse
engineering, vulnerability assessment, and malware
analysisIntrusion prevention/detection and response, penetration
testing, and forensicsNetwork operation, information protection,
and resiliencyAuthentication and authorizationCryptographySide
Channel AnalysisFailure AnalysisThreat intelligenceModeling,
simulation, and emulationData science, information theory, and
streaming and behavioral analyticsHardware/software trust and
assuranceReal-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems,
including Internet of Things (IoT)Virtualization (system and
network) and cloud technologiesMobile devices and smart
technologiesAutonomous systemsIndustrial control systems and SCADA
systemsApplicants on this requisition may be interviewed by
multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.Due to the
nature of the job, the selected candidate must be able to work
onsite. Relocation will be provided to eligible
candidates.Qualifications We RequireMaster's degree in Computer
Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics,
Cybersecurity or relevant STEM discipline plus 2 years of relevant
experience, OR equivalent (Bachelor's + 6 years).Experience with
writing code in one or more of the following: C/C++, Java, Python,
hardware languages, assembly, or other languages.Abiltiy to obtain
and maintain both a DOE Q security clearance and SCI security
clearance, and have the willingness to take a polygraph exam, if
requested.Qualifications We DesireIdeally, we would like to see
your background include some of the following:Experience with
assembly or operating system programming, application layer
programming, Dev-Ops programming, and/or network layer
programming,Experience with one or more of the following: reverse
engineering, malware analysis, formal methods, or deciphering known
and unknown file formats, data structures, and network
protocols,Experience with one or more of the following:
vulnerability research, system vulnerability assessments, high
consequence high trust systems, mobile systems, embedded systems,
OT/ICS/SCADA devices and systems, virtualization technologies, or
firmware environments,Experience with one or more of the following:
operating system design and security, driver development, low-level
software debugging, hypervisor implementations, or memory
management,Demonstrated experience and application of one or more
of the following fields: data science, machine learning,
information theory, and streaming and behavioral analytics, and
network protocols,Defining new research directions, crafting
research proposals, and presenting results of that research in a
relevant area of cybersecurity,Active DOE Q or DoD TS security
clearance and SCI security clearance, and have the willingness to
take a polygraph exam, if requested.About Our TeamAs a Federally
Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), Sandia National
Laboratories is continually asked to help address the country's
most pressing national security needs. In the Threat Intelligence
Center, the mission of the Information Operations Program is to
assess, design, implement and influence the development of national
security-related information systems and technologies in support of
Defense and Intelligence customers and their national security
missions.When applying to this requisition, you may be interviewed
and/or hired into one of several groups contributing to the
Information Operations mission in the Threat Intelligence
Center:Cyber-Physical Mission R&D: The Cyber-Physical Mission
R&D Group performs research and development to assess and
protect Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). We maintain a wide variety of
skillsets and capabilities, which enables us to analyze CPS from a
system view down to individual components. We provide innovative
research and development in the cyber-physical domain for national
security missions.Cyber Intelligence Research: Work in Cyber
Intelligence Research Group involves the development and
application of various software and hardware tools to analyze
complex information systems and technologies for vulnerabilities as
well as the development and transfer of solutions for the Nation's
most critical information system challenges. These activities
include research and development in computer security, computer
network security, and vulnerability assessments. Microelectronics
Protection Technologies: The Microelectronics Protection
Technologies Group assesses, designs, and influences
national-security-related information systems and technologies by
developing and applying tools to analyze microelectronic devices
and next layer assemblies for vulnerabilities; and developing and
transferring solutions to help protect the nation's most critical
systems.Emerging Cyber Capabilities: The Emerging Cyber
Capabilities (ECC) Group develops emergent, innovative cyber
capabilities. Work within ECC involves synthesizing operational,
experimental, threat, and vulnerability data into complex systems
understanding for the assessment and protection of high consequence
national security systems. The mission of this subprogram is
diverse and adaptive, anticipating the evolving threat environments
of our national security partners.Posting DurationThis posting will
be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7)
calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the
right to extend the posting date at any time.Security
ClearanceSandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug
test and background review that includes checks of personal
references, credit, law enforcement records, and
employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need
to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance,
which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one
citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability
to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.Applicants offered
employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background
investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified
information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE
security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use,
falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct
or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to
be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to
perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of
employment.EEOAll qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or
veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal
law.NNSA Requirements for MedPEDsIf you have a Medical Portable
Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator,
drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and
other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body
functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia
National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA
security requirements for MedPEDs.If you have a MedPED and you are
selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories,
there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with
NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
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