Nuclear Enterprise Software Assurance Scientist (Scientist 3)
- Req. Number: IRC137364
- Organization : WRS-SNA/Secure Networks & Assurance
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $125,200 - $211,300
- Recruiter Name: Nyenhuis, Niko Alexander
- Recruiter Email: nnyenhuis@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
The Weapons Research Services - Secure Networks and Assurance group (WRS-SNA) is looking for an experienced computer scientist who specializes in the area of technical software assurance. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage deep technical expertise in software engineering and the use and abuse of software in support of the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise.
After initial onboarding and training, the successful candidate will use their expertise to accomplish and grow in the following job activities:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of Linux and experience working with imperative and object-oriented programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, Haskell, Pascal. Experience working with interpreted programming languages such as Bash and Python. Well-versed in troubleshooting and working with software compilers and linked libraries. Advanced experience establishing and supporting solutions to support software development projects. You will also need experience supporting software development infrastructure for multiple development teams and establishing and managing code repositories for production development efforts. Additionally, experience in web server administration and web application development. Deep understanding in the software engineering field to include methods for discovering unintended functionality. Proficiency using and interpreting results from tools used for static and dynamic analysis of large code repositories and methods for analyzing complex software packages. Experience utilizing and automating the use of GenAI and LLM platforms for source code and binary analysis.
Leadership
Leadership and experience in identifying, promoting, and developing appropriate technical capabilities to address internal gaps, and assist customers close their technical gaps. This includes influencing and establishing internal strategies to ensure alignment of new programs to the priorities and mission of LANL assurance organizations. Demonstrated experience working independently with minimum supervision, as well as effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of networks, data management, security, software development, and systems programming technologies, how they inter-operate, and how to design and develop complex solutions. The successful candidate will be able to represent LANL on a core team consisting of other national labs, plants, and sites software assurance centers, and effectively collaborate as a member of a distributed team.
Communication
Comprehensive technical writing skills and overall strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including interacting effectively with all levels of management, staff, and customers. Demonstrated ability to actively participate in professional activities at a national level. Assist in the development of technical products and reports related to technology assurance.
Demonstrated ability to publish on technical software engineering and assurance topics.
Education/Experience: Position requires a master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Please include a detailed cover letter with your application explaining how you meet each of the Minimum Job Requirements and any of the Desired Qualifications. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q/SCI (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
The Weapons Research Services - Secure Networks and Assurance group (WRS-SNA) is looking for an experienced computer scientist who specializes in the area of technical software assurance. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage deep technical expertise in software engineering and the use and abuse of software in support of the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise.
After initial onboarding and training, the successful candidate will use their expertise to accomplish and grow in the following job activities:
- Research and implement technical software assurance solutions to contribute to the weapons mission at LANL.
- Work as part of a larger team to develop and improve current processes and procedures and provide technology assurance services to the LANL Weapons program.
- Participate in working groups to understand and contribute to the state of the art in software assurance.
- Work closely with external DoD and NNSA partners to establish and resource new capabilities at LANL.
- Be a critical part of the Production Agency Assurance team and assist in the development and execution of programmatic direction.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of Linux and experience working with imperative and object-oriented programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, Haskell, Pascal. Experience working with interpreted programming languages such as Bash and Python. Well-versed in troubleshooting and working with software compilers and linked libraries. Advanced experience establishing and supporting solutions to support software development projects. You will also need experience supporting software development infrastructure for multiple development teams and establishing and managing code repositories for production development efforts. Additionally, experience in web server administration and web application development. Deep understanding in the software engineering field to include methods for discovering unintended functionality. Proficiency using and interpreting results from tools used for static and dynamic analysis of large code repositories and methods for analyzing complex software packages. Experience utilizing and automating the use of GenAI and LLM platforms for source code and binary analysis.
Leadership
Leadership and experience in identifying, promoting, and developing appropriate technical capabilities to address internal gaps, and assist customers close their technical gaps. This includes influencing and establishing internal strategies to ensure alignment of new programs to the priorities and mission of LANL assurance organizations. Demonstrated experience working independently with minimum supervision, as well as effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of networks, data management, security, software development, and systems programming technologies, how they inter-operate, and how to design and develop complex solutions. The successful candidate will be able to represent LANL on a core team consisting of other national labs, plants, and sites software assurance centers, and effectively collaborate as a member of a distributed team.
Communication
Comprehensive technical writing skills and overall strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including interacting effectively with all levels of management, staff, and customers. Demonstrated ability to actively participate in professional activities at a national level. Assist in the development of technical products and reports related to technology assurance.
Demonstrated ability to publish on technical software engineering and assurance topics.
Education/Experience: Position requires a master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Applied experience with binary analysis including decompilation, and static and dynamic analysis.
- Demonstrated experience with methods for software vulnerability discovery, anomaly detection and mitigating supply chain risks through technical analysis.
- Demonstrated experience developing automated workflows and technology stacks for complex assurance tasks.
- Demonstrated experience integrating GenAI and LLM technology.
- Active DOE Q Clearance
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Please include a detailed cover letter with your application explaining how you meet each of the Minimum Job Requirements and any of the Desired Qualifications. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q/SCI (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
