FIE Operations Cyber Security Manager - Security Clearance Required

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.

$189,660 - $240,528 Yearly at the SEL.
3 level

$227,430 - $288,396 Yearly at the SEL.
4 level

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.

We have an opening for a Cyber Security Manager to lead a team that is responsible for providing complex and dynamic security support to a variety of LLNL, DOE and customer missions. This position is in the Field Intelligence Element Operations organization within the Global Security Principal Directorate.

This position requires full‑time on‑site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

• Provide direction, strategy, vision, and technical leadership for the Cyber Security environment, ensuring programmatic mission delivery and successful implementation of technology standards.
• Lead and manage the FIE ISSO team and day‑to‑day cybersecurity operations, including work breakdown, cost estimates, risk mitigation, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders‑including LLNL, DOE, and other agencies‑to identify, prioritize, and deliver Cyber Security solutions that meet mission needs.
• Ensure compliance with DOE‑IN, DOD, and Intelligence Community requirements, including preparation for and execution of audits, assessments, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Architect and engineer enterprise‑wide systems and solutions to meet cybersecurity requirements, including authoring and maintaining Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation and Body of Evidence (BOE) artifacts.
• Exercise judgement to assess and mitigate system security threats and risks, analyze security events, and conduct investigations to ensure the integrity of the security posture.
• Advise and consult with business functions and sponsors on Cyber Security compliance, contract requirements, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Provide strategic direction and institutional leadership for Cyber Security programs, influencing policy and risk posture across the Laboratory.
• Lead cross‑organizational initiatives, represent the Laboratory in high‑level external forums, and advise senior management on complex or precedent‑setting security matters.
• Mentor and develop future leaders, ensuring succession planning and continuity of institutional expertise.

• Active DOE Q‑level or Top‑Secret clearance (or equivalent) with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced experience as an ISSO/ISSM managing classified systems in DOD, DOE, or IC environments (NISPOM, DAAPM, ICD 503, NIST 800‑53).
• Advanced knowledge of federal security regulations, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), DOD/DOE manuals, and company security policies/procedures.
• Strong understanding and hands‑on experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including authoring and…