Senior/Principal Cybersecurity Software Engineer - Special Programs, CA Onsite

About Sandia:

Sandia 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 worldwide

• Extraordinary co-workers

• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

• Flexible 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 vacation, 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 Like:

Are you passionate about solving complex problems and applying your expertise to develop innovative solutions? Join our dynamic team and help solve critical challenges to enhance our nation's security!

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer (job title: R&D S&E Cybersecurity) to design and implement cutting-edge solutions for high-consequence national security challenges. In this role, you will collaborate with U.S. government customers to develop impactful capabilities that directly support warfighters, strengthen national security, and deliver measurable results for critical missions. Your contributions will foster innovation, leverage teamwork, and cultivate creativity while addressing key mission needs.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Lead and collaborate with technical design teams and subject matter experts to create innovative solutions that meet mission requirements and address end-user needs.

• Utilize your skillset in software system architecture, software system implementation, technical documentation, unit and integration testing, reliability and performance assessment, and/or systematic technology insertion.

• Collaborate with Software Engineers, System Engineers, Information Technology staff, management, and customers to implement solutions that address requirements. Architect software systems, develop code, write unit tests, and create software tools to support the mission.

• Provide on-call support for software discrepancy resolution in the production environment.

• Develop and execute test plans/procedures, create reports, and write software documentation.

• Perform system integration and testing.

• Apply system design principles to architect scalable, reliable, and secure solutions for critical missions.

• Incorporate software design methodologies to proactively address cybersecurity considerations throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Develop and refine system CONOPS (Concept of Operations) to ensure technical solutions address operational needs.

  Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite 100% of the time at the Livermore, CA site.

  Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.

  Ability and willingness to travel, up to 25%, required.

Salary Range:

$135,700 - $270,900

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level and SCI-level security clearance, which may require a polygraph test.

Qualifications We Desire:

The ideal R&D S&E Cybersecurity candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Graduate degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Forensics, Mathematics or a directly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).

• Experience in one or more of the following: reverse engineering, software vulnerability assessment, web application assessment, computer networking, computer architecture, compilers, or similar computer security topics.

• Proficiency in scripting or high-level programming.

• Familiarity with secure-system design principles and information assurance principles.

• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to develop technical ideas and results and present them in oral and written form in a concise manner.

  Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Demonstrated experience with object-oriented programming using Java.

• Hands-on experience with web application development using JavaScript, JQuery, or Spring MVC.

• Knowledge of secure software engineering practices, including vulnerability assessment and software supply chain management methodologies such as Nexus scanning.

• Proven experience with Tomcat, Linux, Typescript, HTML5/CSS, Angular, Dust, or Oracle Database.

• Experience with Web Services, including WSDL, SOAP, and REST.

• Proven experience with Test-driven development and testing methodologies.

• Experience with any of the following: Apache Karaf, Apache Camel, Mina/Netty, OSGI, JMX, JDBC, Apache Aries, Log4J2, Apache CXF, Docker, Hazelcast, or Apache Ignite.

• Hands-on experience with Relational Databases (e.g., Oracle PL/SQL, SQLite) and Non-Relational Databases (e.g. NoSQL, Cassandra).

• Experience designing software systems with a minimum cyber-attack surface while avoiding and mitigating Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) risks.

• Proven ability in partnering with security stakeholders to create patching and mitigation strategies.

• Ability to analyze technology stacks to identify opportunities for optimization, security enhancements, and risk reduction.

• Demonstrated expertise in cyber risk management, including identifying, mitigating, and documenting risks associated with software systems and architectures.

• Familiarity with using defensive security principles to take proactive approaches in mitigating cybersecurity threats.

• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and internal/external mission partners.

• Active DOE Q/SCI security clearance or equivalent DOD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

About Our Team:

The Special Programs Departments (8771, 8772, 8773, and 8779) are responsible for developing high-impact and high-consequence national security projects that support a broad range of US government sponsors. Our projects span numerous technical disciplines, including software engineering, systems engineering, network and infrastructure design, and information assurance. These projects encompass all phases of the system development lifecycle from inception to operations, and range in duration from days to years. Special Programs' success stem from the team's ability to create innovative, end-to-end capabilities that support the most demanding missions. We partner closely with our customers to understand their mission needs and quickly develop robust meaningful solutions. Special Programs' unique infrastructure, domain expertise, and innovative approaches deliver exceptional capabilities to our sponsors, while fostering a dynamic and engaging work environment for our team.

Posting Duration:

This 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 Clearance:

Sandia 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 and SCI access, both of which require US citizenship. SCI access may also require a polygraph examination. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain these levels of access 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 the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All 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 MedPEDs:

If 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.

Job ID: 695825

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F