Job Description

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: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

Are you passionate about research dedicated to keeping systems safe and thwarting cyber intrusions? Are you dreaming of a chance to lead a team to develop protective technologies, conduct threat assessments, and analyze government, military, and civilian computer networks? If so, this is the opportunity for you to join Sandia's unique multidisciplinary team committed to solving the information security challenges facing our nation. Sandia National Laboratory is a leader in research and development in Cyber security dedicated to advancing security and innovation. We are committed to protecting our assets and ensuring the highest level of security for our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Red Team Lead to join our dynamic team and drive our security initiatives forward.

The Senior Red Team Lead will play a pivotal role in delivering our cybersecurity technical expertise to national security sponsors by leading a team of experts to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a passion for research, development, and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in red teaming, penetration testing, and advanced threat emulation, along with significant experience in leading and mentoring teams.

Salary Range:

$109,300 - $217,400

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• You possess a master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline related to a degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Forensics, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Physics, or other related field plus four (4) years’ experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field plus eight (8) years’ experience, or sixteen (16) years of technical cybersecurity expertise or related field without a degree.
• At least 3 years of experience leading cyber red teams during large tests.
• Experience in penetration testing, advanced threat emulation, network security, and cyber threat intelligence.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (i.e. Python, Bash, PowerShell) and familiarity with programming languages (i.e. C, C++, Java).
• Active DOE Q is required to start
• Ability to obtain a DOE SCI security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

Ideally, we would like to see your background include some of the following:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline related to a degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Forensics, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Physics, or other related field.
• Ability to conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and prioritize findings based on risk.
• The ability to simulate realistic cyber-attack scenarios.
• Basic understanding of digital forensics to simulate and analyze post-attack scenarios.
• Strong critical thinking skills to anticipate and simulate adversarial actions effectively.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to bypass security measures and challenge defenders.
• High level of situational awareness to adapt to changing scenarios and environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide clear instructions, reports, and feedback.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, often in high-stress environments.
• Active DOE SCI security clearance is required to start.

About Our Team:

The Mission of the Computer Systems and Technologies Group is to establish a deep level understanding of the software and hardware technologies used in mission critical applications. Research focused on the vulnerabilities inherent in these technologies guide strategies for developing appropriate defensive measures to mitigate risks and improve assurance for critical systems.

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.

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 and SCI access, both of which require US citizenship. SCI access may also require a polygraph examination. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain these levels of access 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 the 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.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 694129

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.