Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.
Pay Range
$110,700 - $142,128 Annually at the SES.1 level
$132,810 - $170,556 Annually at the SES.2 level
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.
Job Description
We have an opening for a
Cyber Security Penetration Tester to conduct comprehensive penetration testing of LLNL networks, devices, computers, web applications and cloud-delivered services. This position is within the Information Technology Solutions Division (ITSD) of the Computing Directorate and matrixed to the Cyber Security Program (CSP), in support of the Livermore Information Technology (LivIT) Program.
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.
You will
- Engage in processes, techniques, and procedures for performing penetration assessments and red team exercises.
- Perform network, system, web application, and cloud application penetration tests on internal and external systems as well as systems on air-gapped networks.
- Research, develop, and execute adversarial techniques with a goal of measuring the effectiveness of people, procedures, and technology.
- Provide penetration testing support including troubleshooting and resolution of issues.
- Manage processes, systems, and tools, exercising a high degree of responsibility.
- Assist the penetration testing lead as technical point of contact and interact with internal and external personnel.
- Assist the penetration team lead in performing technical assessments, documenting actions, findings, and making remediation recommendations.
- Promote and support plans to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Job Responsibilities, At The SES.2 Level
- Create processes, techniques, and procedures, and perform penetration assessments exercising a high degree of responsibility.
- Manage multiple complex parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, while leveraging team member skills.
- Develop proficient methods, tools and procedures to improve penetration testing capabilities and automate various complex tasks.
Qualifications
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Knowledge of computer and network technologies and Windows, Linux/UNIX and/or Apple hardware and operating systems, cloud service technologies and security requirements.
- Experience with programming or scripting languages such as C, C#, Python, Java, PowerShell, and Bash.
- Experience with Nmap, Burp Suite, command and control (C2) frameworks, or other pentesting/red team toolsets.
- Ability to maintain current penetration testing skillset by periodically completing provided training courses as directed.
- Effective written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team environment and to interact with all levels of management and staff.
- Ability to effectively manage concurrent technical tasks with conflicting priorities, to approach difficult problems with enthusiasm and creativity and to change focus when necessary, with experience working independently.
- Ability to work off-hours and on-call to respond to incidents (intermittently, either as-needed or as part of a rotation).
Additional Qualifications At The SES.2 Level
- Current penetration testing certification such as Zero Point Security Red Team Ops (CRTO), GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN), Hack the Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP).
- Significant penetration testing and technical experience with Linux or Windows operating systems, networks, and/or related hardware
- Significant knowledge and experience with programming or scripting languages such as C, C++, C#, Python, Java, PowerShell, and Bash.
Qualifications We Desire
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent level of knowledge.
- Significant penetration testing experience, including cloud services such as AWS/Azure, writing technical reports and presenting findings to customers and senior management.
- Knowledge of LLNL’s Cyber Security policies, processes and requirements.
Additional Information
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
- Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
- Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement
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. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must 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.
Wireless and Medical Devices
Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.
If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.
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We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. 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, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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