Critical Infrastructure Security Analyst

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Relocation package

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Critical Infrastructure Security Analyst to design and deliver cybersecurity training for ICS/ICSS to a variety of audiences, both on-site and off-site.

You will serve as a technical SME, guide complex threat analyses, and develop courses, labs, and simulations to advance CIC capabilities and protect critical infrastructure in collaboration with customers and team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, CS, Control Systems or related field with 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 2 years experience.
• Level 4 requires 9 years in the field, Master’s 6 years or PhD 4 years relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q-clearance with SIGMA and SCI clearance and willing to complete polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical instruction and expertise in ICSS cybersecurity threat detection, prevention, and management.
• Gather information and analyze cyber threats to critical infrastructure and technology-controlled processes.
• Lead complex cybersecurity assignments and coordinate work of team members.
• Interface with ICSS and critical infrastructure protection community to meet program requirements.
• Represent the program as instructor for on-site and off-site training activities.
• Mentor small agile teams within the department.
• Create reports and briefings related to ICSS issues.

Skills

Public speaking

Instructing technical subjects

Cybersecurity training development

ICSS/OT cybersecurity

Team leadership

Reporting

Data analysis

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Advanced degree in Engineering/IT/CS

Tools

ICSS software

SCADA/Process Control familiarity

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Critical Infrastructure Security Analyst to work in our Controls department within the Cybercore Integration Center (CIC). Our team works a 9x80 schedule located at INL's Research and Education Campus (REC) in Idaho Falls, ID with every other Friday off. You will report to the Senior Manager of Controls.

You will develop and deliver cybersecurity training for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) to external audiences, both on-site and off-site, and serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) on ICSS for the CIC. Using past experiences, education, skills, and subject matter expertise, you must be able to provide technical direction, foster new concept development, and provide technical interface with customers. You will recommend and implement advanced instructional methods, including in-person instructor led, virtual learning, and dynamic simulation-based environments. Finally, you will propose and develop training based on realistic ICSS threat scenarios, data analysis, communications, and complex network management systems.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical instruction and expertise in ICSS cybersecurity threat detection, prevention, and management.
• Gather information and complete analysis of cyber threats to the United States and its critical infrastructure and technology-controlled processes. Perform as a cybersecurity and ICSS subject matter expert.
• Work on complex issues in cybersecurity, determine methods and procedures on assignments and coordinate activities of other personnel.
• Interface with ICSS and critical infrastructure protection community to meet program requirements. Interfaces with customers to meet project requirements.
• Represent organization as prime contact on projects and work.
• Represent the program as an instructor in on-site and off-site cybersecurity training activities.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to assigned members of small agile teams within the department.
• Create reports and provide briefings related to these issues.

Required:

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Control Systems, or closely related field and 5 years of relevant working experience, or an advanced degree in the same fields and 2 years of relevant working experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Control Systems, or closely related field and 9 years of relevant working experience, a Master's degree in the same fields and 6 years of relevant working experience, or a PhD in the same fields and 4 years of relevant working experience.
• Ability obtain and maintain a DOE Q-clearance with appropriate sigmas and SCI clearance with ability and willingness to complete polygraph and become a full-time member of the Field Intelligence Element, which requires U.S. Citizenship

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Possess an advanced degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Possess strong public speaking and presentation skills, with experience instructing technical subjects to professional audiences.
• Demonstrate experience developing cybersecurity courses, labs, and curriculum, including hands-on or simulation-based exercises.
• Serve as an instructor in on-site and off-site ICSS cybersecurity training activities, providing technical instruction in ICSS asset and threat identification, protection, attack detection, and response management.
• Maintain knowledge of ICSS and critical infrastructure security related events, threats, and developments, and apply that knowledge to course content and to the identification and development of new divisional capabilities and products.
• Possess hands‑on experience with Industrial Control Systems/SCADA/Process Control system design and experimentation, including control system protocols, process control software, data communications, network security, wireless instrumentation security, graphical user interfaces, experimental setup and testing, sensors, and modeling and simulation.
• Demonstrate experience in Blue or Purple Team operations in either IT or OT environments.
• Exhibit experience operating or maintaining a control systems laboratory, test bed, or cyber range environment.
• Demonstrate creativity in developing new training approaches, methodologies, and demonstration capabilities.
• Ability to assist management in defining strategic direction in assigned areas. Create and implement new methodologies and architectures that advance the mission of the CIC in the cyber and physical security arenas.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires the operation of office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($95,256 - $195,288 ) / Level 4 ($114,360 - $234,336). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi‑Level: This is a multi‑level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre‑employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• This position requires up to 20% domestic travel to deliver off‑site training.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

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