Software Assurance Cybersecurity Researcher
Livermore, CA

Job Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where we apply science and technology to make the world a safer place; now one of 2019 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!

We have an opening for a computer scientist with a background in cybersecurity with emphasis on software assurance. You will contribute, provide subject matter expertise and lead research projects in the area of cybersecurity for critical infrastructure systems and civilian networks. You will leverage LLNL's software assurance capabilities to enhance the security of software and firmware that resides in our critical networks and industrial control systems devices. This position is programmatically in Global Security's Energy and Homeland Security (E) Program and administratively will report to the payroll supervisor of the hiring organization.

This position will be filled at either the SES.2 or SES.3 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level.

Essential Duties

* Under limited direction, perform specialized moderately complex to complex analysis of binaries and source code to find inefficiencies and bugs.
* Develop and implement new tools for automated software assurance analysis.
* Perform static and dynamic analysis of source code and binaries of moderate complexity.
* Reverse engineer software and malware binaries.
* Interpret results of software analysis and ensure validity and security of software and software updates.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

In Addition at the SES.3 Level

* Lead multidisciplinary teams in the areas of software assurance for critical infrastructure cyber security, information security, and network security. Continue building LLNL's software assurance capability.
* Pursue program development opportunities by co-authoring proposals and proposing ideas that will address sponsor needs. Identify program growth opportunities for existing customers, understanding the customer space and needs.
* Present results and provide subject matter expertise across multi-discipline projects engaging with sponsors on a regular basis.

Qualifications

* Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
* Software engineering experience in C, C++, or Python.
* Comprehensive knowledge of and/or experience in program analysis source code and binaries.
* Understanding of and/or experience in formal verification methods.
* Broad knowledge of instruction set architectures, such as ARM, x86/x64, PowerPC and/or MIPS.
* Experience with firmware extraction from devices.
* Ability to effectively manage concurrent technical tasks with contending priorities, as well as approaching difficult problems with enthusiasm and creativity to change focus when necessary.
* Proficient verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate comprehensive knowledge effectively across multi-disciplinary teams and to non-cyber experts and the interpersonal skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment.

In Addition at the SES.3 Level

* Significant software engineering experience and advanced knowledge of and experience in software assurance.
* Project leadership experience and ability to work independently while effectively managing concurrent technical tasks with competing priorities.
* Experience writing research proposals and securing sponsor funding, with advanced interpersonal, verbal, and written skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment, present and explain technical information, and provide advice to management.

Desired Qualifications

* Ph.D. degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
* Experience with the Juliet Test Suite, hardware debuggers and software debuggers, and/or with disassemblers.
* Knowledge of one or more of the following computer science disciplines: parallel programming, embedded systems, high performance computing, scientific data analysis, machine learning, systems programming, software engineering, and big data technologies.

Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Security Clearance: 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. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

Note: This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position.

About Us

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE). LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $2.1 billion, employing approximately 6,800 employees.

LLNL is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.