Senior Cybersecurity Reverse Engineer

Mid-Senior Level | Full-time
Information Technology/Computing | Livermore, CA | 06/29/2026
Reference #: REF
8500Z
Job Code: SES.
3 Science & Engineering MTS 3 / SES.
4 Science & Engineering MTS 4
Organization:
Computing
Position Type:
Flexible Term
Security Clearance:
Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)
Drug Test:
Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
Medical Exam:
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We have an opening for a Senior Cybersecurity Reverse Engineer to lead efforts to analyze malware and identify vulnerabilities in software supporting critical infrastructure systems and Federal networks. You will help shape research and development efforts to secure software and firmware used in systems critical to our national security, including industrial control systems, in partnership with the Federal government, manufacturers, and asset owners and operators.

You will also lead software analysis projects to better understand supply chain threats to critical systems and networks. These positions are programmatically in Global Security’s Energy and Homeland Security (E) Program and administratively in the Global Security Computing Applications Division (GS-CAD) within the Computing Directorate.

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.

• Lead and support a range of complex research projects requiring creative use of innovative methods for development and implementation of new, automated software analysis methods.
• Analyze novel software, firmware, and malware using existing reversing tools; develop repeatable workflows applying those tools to support future analyses; and write reports to deliver analyses to sponsors.
• Analyze source code and binaries to identify weaknesses or malicious functionality in software and firmware.
• Develop new tools for source code and binary analysis, as well as vulnerability assessment, for devices residing in United States critical networks and infrastructure.
• Develop tools and techniques to better understand and mitigate threats to operational technology such as industrial control system malware.
• Identify new applications and opportunities for and help create vision and technical direction for software assurance capabilities for critical networks and infrastructure cybersecurity working with LLNL’s program leadership.
• Develop new program growth opportunities through research proposal development and identifying needs for existing and potential sponsors.
• Mentor others and utilize technical expertise to attract and retain projects, programs and funding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Guide and provide scientific and technical direction for a portfolio of highly complex technical tasks and projects that consistently require the application of creativity and innovation; set broad research/project vision and strategy and influence technical direction for Laboratory, self and/or others wielding extensive influence with senior management and policy makers.
• Provide highly innovative solutions to abstract complex problems/ideas, convert them into usable algorithms/software modules, and provide solutions that require in-depth analysis of multiple factors and the creative use of established methods.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives, direct and accomplish project/program goals and objectives significantly impacting major Laboratory programs, set high-level goals, and contribute to the revolutionary advancement of knowledge.

• Ability to maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree with significant focus in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, computer engineering, or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and related experience and significant experience and demonstrated ability to lead independent work.
• Significant experience…