Responsibilities

PNNL is committed to researching and developing new technologies and methodologies by using rigorous techniques to investigate, validate, and verify findings, and enable the discovery of new cybersecurity solutions. A successful candidate is inquisitive, strives for continuous learning, and will translate their expertise and passion to the cybersecurity field. This person will perform research and develop solutions that will have a tangible impact on the nation's cyber defenses. Your expertise and creativity will enhance an innovative culture, and you will be part of diverse teams who are inventing new solutions for difficult problems in cybersecurity.

This position collaborates with peers to architect, design, deploy, and operate innovative systems, networks, applications, and tools that support cybersecurity and cyber defense. Integrates hardware, software, and other components to address operational challenges for cyber defenders and performs data and systems engineering activities in support of cyber operations. Engineers and deploys security controls and defensive countermeasures while ensuring operational security requirements are assessed, defined, and incorporated throughout design and development.

Responsibilities include conducting systems analysis and design, security hardening, security testing and evaluation, certification and accreditation, and developing new approaches, methods, and techniques to strengthen cyber defense and resiliency across information technology and operational technology systems and networks. The successful candidate works effectively with government sponsors, PNNL project managers, technical staff, and peers to resolve emerging issues with deployed PNNL tools, improve software capabilities, and develop or deliver technical briefings. The ideal candidate is professional, ethical, self-motivated, and able to manage tasks independently, recommend a path forward, and deliver results with integrity while working effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of network security protocols.
• Knowledge and experience with 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular communication systems and mobile applications.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes and life cycles as they apply to the cybersecurity domain.
• Understanding of current and emerging tools, software products, capabilities, and methodologies relevant to project needs.

Skills

• Experience with wireless technologies, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular networks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud technologies and platforms, including AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere and/or Proxmox.
• Experience using Ansible and Python to create scripts and automate processes.
• Experience configuring network switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Experience installing, configuring, and supporting operating systems, including Microsoft Windows and Linux.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian suite tools to track tasks and maintain documentation.
• Experience writing concise, clearly articulated technical reports.
• Experience using GitLab.
• Demonstrated proficiency with PNNL-developed technologies and the ability to maintain that proficiency as relevant tools and software evolve.

Abilities

• Ability to research and recommend hardware and software capabilities that meet the needs of the project team.
• Ability to perform diagnostics and testing of custom hardware and software to determine the root cause of issues.
• Ability to use artificial intelligence models to assist in creating tools and identifying the root cause of issues with existing tools.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
• MS/MA -OR-
• PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in a cyber-related discipline.
• Ability to support operations in a classified environment.
• Certifications including Network +, CCNA, or Security +.
• Ability to rapidly learn and understand the application and impact of advanced and emerging technical security principles, theories, and concepts.
• Strong understanding of fundamental computer science.
• Strong understanding of cyber security concepts and practices.
• Strong analysis and technical writing skills.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not Applicable

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship

Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated.

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Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
* Research Associates excluded.
**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.

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Notice to Applicants

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $114,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary

USD $182,100.00/Yr.