Digital Systems Security Architect - Hardware/Software (Experien with Security Clearance

Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Livermore
Posted on: June 2, 2021

Job Description:

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. What Your Job Will Be Like Are you interested in designing and developing secure digital systems that have national security impact? Do you have experience in digital design, embedded systems security, software security, or have strong cybersecurity fundamentals? If so, the Cybersecurity and Digital Assurance team is looking for an exceptional Digital System Security Architect (R&D Cybersecurity Engineer) to become part of our group! You will work directly with weapon systems teams to design and secure their systems. You will design and analyze systems from a security perspective and discover security concerns and provide mitigating solutions. You will use your security knowledge to influence and cultivate a strong systems security engineering culture. On any given day, you may be called on to: * Define system security requirements (hardware/software) from concept to production * Partner with design and engineering teams to create secure systems * Architect, design, and validate security implementations of digital systems * Develop applicable security policies, standards, and procedures * Identify and present innovative security solutions * Develop and implement new technologies that can advance security of the system * Lead technical design reviews (hardware/software) including security audits, and provide clear feedback and impactful solutions * Lead and conduct security risk assessment, red-teaming exercise and provide vulnerability remediation guidance and recommendations * Be an authority on security best practices and serve as a security subject matter expert for the design teams Qualifications We Require * Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field plus 4 or more years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience * Strong cyber security fundamentals and experience in one or more of the following areas: digital systems design, hardware security, embedded systems security, and/or software security * Ability to hold a DOE Q security clearance Qualifications We Desire * Experience in electronic design, hardware/software security architecture, hardware development, formal methods, applied cryptography and protocols, vulnerability assessment, security threat models, risk assessment, systems engineering * Knowledgeable in hardware description languages and fundamentals of digital IC product lifecycle (ASIC, FPGA) * Experience auditing code in C/C++, Java, Python, Assembly, or other languages and knowledge of their security implications * Experience with security requirements, security standards, and assurance (NIST, CNSS, etc.), with working knowledge of risk management frameworks * Knowledgeable with secure-system design principles, and information assurance principles * Strong analytical skills * Well-developed communication and leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and execute in a disciplined and focused manner * Active DOE Q security clearance About Our Team The Cyber Risk & Enterprise Security department focuses on two primary functions for the laboratories. The department is the home of the Nuclear Deterrent Digital Systems Security team and Sandia National Laboratories California Enterprise Cyber Security team. The Nuclear Deterrent Digital Systems Security team provides digital-system security expertise and analysis for Nuclear Deterrent (ND) system and component design, verification, and assessment. We partner with ND programs to assure digital specification, verification, and reliability considerations are well informed regarding cyber security issues and risks. Staff serve as local domain experts for SNL/CA ND systems and components organizations. We conduct research and develop digital-security methods and tools for ND applications, with an emphasis on embedded systems. We partner with external cybersecurity experts and internal cyber organizations across the laboratory to remain cognizant of and contribute to cutting edge digital security research. The Sandia California Enterprise Cyber Security team is responsible for Sandia California's network security operations, the network security architecture, and information & cyber security research. The department performs research in all areas of cyber defense, vulnerability analyses of networks and networked systems, vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection, incident response, computer and network forensics, counterintelligence technical support, and consulting services to other organizations with information security concerns. The team partners with various organizations across the laboratories and external stakeholders to ensure the protection of Sandias information and assets. Position Information This Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years. Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance. 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 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: benefits vary by job classification. 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, 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. 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.

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