Deputy Chief Information Security Officer

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) Division has an opening for a Deputy Chief Information Security Officer to join the team.

Berkeley Lab’s Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) Division is a scientific network that interconnects the DOE national laboratory system; is widely-regarded as a global innovator in network architectures, tools, and applications; and is currently the fastest scientific network in the world. 

This is a full-time position as the group lead of the security engineering team, which is responsible for protecting ESnet assets, managing security services and advancing information security tools and architectures within the global R&E community in support of scientific inquiry. The person in this role will also serve as a backup for the Chief Information Security Officer, participate on the ESnet Leadership Team, and ensure the security engineering team fulfills its mission.

What You Will Do:

• Supervise a team of security engineers responsible for the security architecture of ESnet, developing & maintaining ESnet’s security services, and investigating new security technologies.
• Support the Chief Information Security Officer by leading or supporting policy and compliance efforts.
• Serve as a backup to chair the Security Working Group sessions and support the security risk management program.
• Represent ESnet in interactions with (and presentations to) existing and prospective stakeholders. Represent the security team nationally and work with other ESnet teams to understand risks and architect more secure solutions.
• Lead cross-organizational, long term projects supporting important deliverables.
• Maintain an awareness of vulnerabilities, threats, and reasonable expectations of a security program by staying current on the latest news, trends, issues, etc. related to cybersecurity.
• Work on and resolve significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Work with the Chief Security Officer and Security Tech Leads to set the direction of ESnet’s security strategy.
• Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

What is Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field with at least 10 years of experience in working in an operational security role as manager or individual contributor; and/or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 5 years or more experience as a manager, PI, or other form of supervisor.
• Experience developing security policy or compliance reports.
• A deep understanding of security principles with a demonstrated ability to think from a risk-based perspective, operating in an environment of ambiguity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated history of working effectively with other teams on common goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, able to determine what is needed to fulfill high level outcomes and direct others.
• Patience and persistence in service of improving the status quo towards our long term security vision.
• Able to work on multiple high-profile projects and respond to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and development of evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Ability to work on and resolve significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Demonstrated history of delivering on major security initiatives.
• Experience delivering presentations to senior management and/or large stakeholders.

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Notes:

• This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
• The full salary range of this position is between $13,370-$22,563 per month and is expected to pay between a targeted range of $16,000-$20,000 per month depending upon candidates' full skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work may be performed on-site, hybrid, or remote. The primary location for this role is Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Work must be performed  within the United States.

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