Cyber Security Analyst- Engineer

Savannah-River-National-Laboratory

Aiken (SC)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 165,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Competitive benefits

DOE clearance support

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory in Aiken, SC seeks a senior cybersecurity professional to lead, advance, and apply cyber defenses across missions. This role emphasizes discovery, design, and development of innovative solutions that advance the state of the art.

The position requires a BS/BA with 7–9 years of direct cybersecurity experience, one general and one technical certification, and US citizenship with the ability to obtain a DOE clearance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 7-9 years of direct cybersecurity/cyber engineering experience.
1 general cybersecurity certification and 1 technical certification required.
Strong understanding of security architectures, encryption standards, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network security.
Hands-on experience applying and enforcing STIGs and SRGs.
Proficiency with SIEM (e.g., Splunk), vulnerability assessments, endpoint protection, and security frameworks.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain DOE security clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide cyber-technical expertise through cyber analytical activities and evaluation of security systems.
Diagnoses issues using a systematic and methodical approach.
Mentor and train subordinates as needed to strengthen team capabilities.
Initiate improvements for the function and align to department goals.
Arrive at conclusions based on experience and sound judgment.

Skills

STIGs & SRGs

Splunk

Vulnerability assessment tools

Endpoint protection

Risk management

Cloud security

Zero Trust Architecture

NIST SP 800-53

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in a relevant field

General cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSP, Security+)

Technical certification (e.g., GCIH, CEH, Splunk/Tenable)

Tools

Splunk (ACAS)

Endpoint protection platforms

SRG/STIG tooling

Firewall/IDS/IPS tooling

Job description

Positions focused on leading, advancing, developing, and applying science, technology, engineering, information technology, and research and development, to anticipate, innovate, and deliver solutions to Laboratory missions. These positions may involve discovery, design, and development of innovative solutions which advance the state of the art.

Responsibilities

Responsible to provide cyber-technical expertise through the conduct of cyber analytical activities, evaluation of information/technical/physical security systems and practices, and to identify, investigate, and analyze cyber events.

Diagnoses issues using a systematic and methods approach.
Maintains mutually beneficial partnerships with other functions.
Communicates using persuasion and authority.
Understands how their team contributes to the department and meet the goals defined.
Thorough understanding of their discipline and a rudimentary understanding of other disciplines.
Seeks support for functional projects within and outside the function.
Does not manage employees, but may mentor and/or train subordinates.
Initiates improvements for the function.
Arrives at conclusion based on previous experiences and good judgment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in a relevant field of study and 7-9 years of direct professional cybersecurity and cyber engineering experience.
Certifications: Must hold at least 1 general cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSP, Security+) AND 1 technical certification (e.g., GCIH, CEH, Splunk/Tenable certified).
Thorough understanding of the cyber engineering discipline and a foundational understanding of adjacent IT and engineering disciplines.
Deep understanding of security architectures, encryption standards, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network security protocols.
Hands-on experience applying and enforcing STIGs and SRGs.
Proficiency with enterprise cyber tools for vulnerability assessments, SIEM (e.g., Splunk), endpoint protection, and security frameworks.
Tooling Maintenance & Support: Maintain and support core cyber security toolsets, ensuring their effective operation, health, and policy alignment across the enterprise.
Strong understanding of risk management concepts and familiarity with cloud security principles.
Due to federal security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is legally required.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced understanding of implementing NIST SP 800-53 Controls
Current or former experience within the Department of Energy (DOE) complex or a federal contractor cybersecurity technical environment.
Practical experience designing or implementing Zero Trust Architecture or innovative solutions that advance the state of the art.
Active Splunk or Tenable (ACAS) certifications.
Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and integrate new technologies, concepts, and technical processes.
Active DOE (Q or L) security clearance.

Security Clearance Information

This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance.

BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

About Us

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Benefits

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
Savings & Investment plan:
Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Plan
SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA 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. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

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