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IT Solutions Division Group Leaders/Cyber Security Program Assoc

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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DoE Q or L
USD 160,890.00 - 204,036.00 per year
Unspecified
IT - Security
Livermore, CA (On-Site/Office)

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 dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory's mission.

Pay Range

$160,890 - $204,036 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

We have an opening for a full-time Information Technology Solutions Division (ITSD) Group Leader/Cyber Security Program (CSP) Associate Program Leader. You will provide administrative leadership and advanced technical support to staff of 8, matrixed to the CSP Business Operations team. You will work closely with both ITSD and CSP management teams to effectively lead the group to achieve CSP objectives. This position is in ITSD in support of the LivIT Cyber Security 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.

You will
  • Work closely with CSP management and represent the program area on CSP initiatives, audits, and project meetings.
  • Supervise and provide technical direction/guidance for a team of 8 or more staff and team lead(s) assigned to CSP in support of program-specific missions.
  • Provide leadership to the Business Operations team, support effective teamwork, identify and implement Cyber Security best practices.
  • Develop and implement improvements in LLNL cyber security including solving complex cyber security problems with multi-disciplinary teams internal and external to LLNL.
  • Oversee workforce planning, recruiting, hiring, ranking, career development; write performance evaluations, manage a training budget, and participate in strategic planning.
  • Interact with professional colleagues, supervisors/leads in other functional areas, and customer/sponsor representatives on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines to complete objectives.
  • Exercise independent discretion and judgment to define and develop the approach to team interactions to achieve the goals of the program.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or the equivalent combination of education and significant related experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of cyber security technologies and processes, sufficient to evaluate the relative performance of ITSD individuals working in a CSP organization.
  • Advanced knowledge and expertise of Cyber Security Program focused on business operations.
  • Significant experience and knowledge of cyber security compliance and operational processes including policies, audits, and responding to data calls.
  • Significant experience leading and managing a team of technical staff, including training, coaching, and career management.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently apply advanced technical, business, or operational concepts to drive innovative solutions for programmatic projects.
  • Advanced knowledge of LLNL and CSP management and structure, including supervision, budgeting, policies, and processes; comprehensive understanding of the Laboratory's mission and business trends; and thorough understanding of Laboratory, corporate, Department of Energy (DOE), and/or customer/sponsor requirements.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication and collaboration skills necessary to present, explain, and provide advice to management as well as develop formal correspondence, reports, proposals, and performance appraisals.

Qualifications We Desire
  • Experience working in a classified environment.
  • Knowledge of the Cyber Security Program mission.
  • Knowledge of the LLNL policies and procedures.


Additional Information

#LI-Hybrid

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
  • Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
  • Flexible Benefits Package
  • 401(k)
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
  • Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.

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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Since its origins, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has pushed the limits of science, technology, and research in an effort to better understand the world and protect the people in it—but we do so much more than that. To this day, we continue to innovate, collaborate, and explore, backed by the minds of thousands of talented researchers, operations staff, and creative professionals. We are a globally-recognized leader in bioengineering, high-performance computing, environmental research, nuclear science, and more. And none of this research would be possible without our employees across different fields, from skilled labor to engineering. No matter what you do here, you can help change the world. The Lab is located in the heart of the Livermore Valley in the East Bay area of California, close to major metropolitan areas like San Francisco, Oakland, and San José.

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Job Category
IT - Security
Clearance Level
DoE Q or L