Cyber Security Engineer

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Information Technology
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IC-Information Technology
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82467 Requisition #

Berkeley Lab (LBNL) addresses the world’s most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab’s scientific expertise has been recognized with 13 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.

Position Summary:

Berkeley Lab’s Information Technology (IC) Cyber Security Engineer (CSE) in the Cyber Security Operations group. The Cyber Security Operations group provides cyber security services and support to LBNL, an unclassified, university-like computing environment.


This position is a core member of the cyber security team and has the freedom, independence, and latitude to discover, explore, and create innovative solutions to detect cyber security intrusions. As such, you will be deeply involved in all aspects of computer security that further the mission of the Lab, such as network traffic analysis, uncovering computer and network vulnerabilities in the LBNL environment, and infusing new security technologies into the Laboratory environment. This position will be filled at a level 2 or 3, dependent on experience.


CSE 2 - Specific Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the Lab's network for cyber security intrusions and respond to intrusions.

  • Collaborate with team members to perform incident response, forensic analysis, and resolution of cyber security incidents.

  • Independently examine a wide range of data, including Bro logs, netflow data, centralized syslog, and authentication logs to detect cyber security incidents with broad supervision.


In addition to the above, the CSE 3 will:

  • Investigate and identify new cyber security technologies that enhance cyber security at Berkeley Lab  while being sensitive to the mission of its research environment.

  • Independently plan and execute all above responsibilities with minimal supervision.


CSE 2 - Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or related field.

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in cyber security.

  • Ability to program with various languages, such as shell, Perl, Python, and C.

  • Experience with Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and signature development.

  • Hands­-on network/packet level examination using tools such as tcpdump or wireshark.

  • In-depth level understanding of complex TCP/IP networks.

  • Solid understanding of UNIX, Windows, and OSX operating systems.

  • Ability to work on multiple tasks and respond to rapidly changing priorities.

  • Ability to work independently and on collaborative teams.


In addition to the above, the CSE 3 will have:

  • Minimum of 8 total years of experience in cyber security.

  • Prior experience performing incident response including network forensics, host forensics, and incident timeline reconstruction.

  • Experience using and writing policy with Bro, an open source, Unix based Network Intrusion Detection System.

  • Self motivated with minimal supervision.


The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.


Notes:

  • This is a full time career appointment.

  • Classification will depend upon the applicant's level of skills, knowledge, and abilities.

  • Full-time, M-F, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.

  • Salary is commensurate with experience.

  • This position is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

  • Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.


Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Berkeley Lab is in compliance with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision under 41 CFR 60-1.4.  Click here to view the poster and supplement: "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law."


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