Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, postdocs, and visiting researchers—all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. To learn more, visit http://public.ca.sandia.gov/casite/.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Information Security Department is responsible for computer and cybersecurity operations and research at Sandia/California. Research areas include data protection and data movement within various network environments. Staff members also provide data protection services. Current research projects include peer-to-peer encryption, advanced wireless and network intrusion-detection systems, automated network countermeasures, network entity profiling, and network traffic analysis. In addition, our departmental expertise extends into the areas of wireless IP networks, network visualization, security analysis (systems and operations research), reverse engineering and malware analysis, and vulnerability analysis. Our department also manages the Center for Cyber Defenders Program and other cybereducation activities.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Computer & Network Security Department seeks an information security specialist to join our research & development team. This specialist will develop new computer & network security systems, both hardware and software. In addition, the specialist will propose and conduct research of new security technologies to benefit Sandia, the Department of Energy, and other government agencies. Other responsibilities include publishing and presenting new findings to the information-security community at large, mentoring student interns in short-term projects, and supporting Sandia computer and network security operations by developing tools for operational use and analyzing current threats to information security and systems.

QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Ph.D. or M.S. in computer science, computer engineering, operations research, policy analysis, or another field related to computer and network security. Excellent B.S.-level candidates with a desire to pursue graduate education will also be considered. Other required qualifications include strong academic standing (3.5 GPA or higher) or equivalent experience; proficiency in computer and network security systems, software, and/or hardware; and software development experience in multiple languages. Candidates must be willing to travel; must be able to work in a collaborative research environment; must possess demonstrated initiative and the ability to solve problems, prioritize work, and make decisions; and must exhibit excellent communication skills, including writing and formal briefings.
Candidates with experience in designing and analyzing scalable distributed algorithms in wireless sensor networks, high-performance parallel computing environments, or similar large-scale distributed computational environments are desired for this position. Other desired qualifications include computer hardware architecture knowledge and UNIX operating system programming skills (e.g., extensive development experience in the Linux kernel or a real-time embedded operating system). Experience in the following areas is also desirable: large-scale scientific computing ; object-oriented programming techniques and design patterns; Python, C, C++, C#, FORTRAN, and/or Java (J2EE) programming; software and firmware development on microcontroller and programmable logic devices, such as FPGAs; the design and development of applications using modern visualization techniques; systems analysis and/or operations research; and computer and network security operations.

Candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance for this position. To obtain a security clearance, U.S. citizenship is required.

Apply at: http://public.ca.sandia.gov/casite/careers/. Click on Browse current job openings, and type the Job ID number 60736 into the Keywords box. Click on the Search button to access this job opening, and complete an online application.

ABOUT SANDIA
Sandia provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company-match. Our culture values work-life balance; we offer programs such as flexible work schedules with alternate Fridays off, on-site fitness facilities, and three weeks of vacation. In addition, Sandia/California enjoys close proximity to San Francisco, the Silicon Valley, first-tier universities, and diverse cultural and year-round recreational opportunities.

Sandia National Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. If this position requires a security clearance granted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. citizenship and employee eligibility for clearance processing will be required at the time of hire. If you hold dual citizenship and accept a job offer for a position that requires a DOE-granted security clearance, you may be asked by DOE to renounce your foreign citizenship and retain only your U.S. citizenship.

To apply: Apply at: http://public.ca.sandia.gov/casite/careers/. Click on Browse current job openings, and type the Job ID number 60736 into the Keywords box. Click on the Search button to access this job opening, and complete an online application.

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of staff members, technologists, postdocs, and visiting researchers. We focus on cutting-edge technology ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation, to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. Whether it’s writing software for the world’s fastest computers, leading a national initiative in nanotechnology, or developing intelligent microsystems, Sandians are leading the way—and they are doing it with tools and facilities that rank among the world’s best. To learn more, visit http://public.ca.sandia.gov/casite.