Cybersecurity Analyst, Mid Career

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings & Capital Accumulation

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) seeks a Cybersecurity Analyst to secure and monitor the IT environment, assess risks, implement controls, and collaborate with engineers to support propulsion instrumentation and control systems for the U.S. Navy.

The role involves working with multiple sites to expand our IT environment and digital transformation efforts. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in IT systems and cybersecurity, with teamwork and communication skills to partner with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support RMF activities and maintain related documentation.
• Perform network security audits and evaluate configurations for compliance.
• Monitor security technologies and logs to detect and alert on incidents.
• Ensure IT systems and cybersecurity plans align with requirements.
• Contribute to security awareness and training programs.
• Collaborate with shipyards, Naval Reactors, BPMI and partners to grow the IT environment.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Cybersecurity principles

Teamwork

Communication

Troubleshooting

Cross-site collaboration

Technical documentation

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Analyst to join the Unclassified Systems Infrastructure (USI) Information Technology (IT) team. In this role, you will secure and monitor our IT environment, assess and mitigate cyber risks, implement and improve security controls, and work closely with technical and business stakeholders to safeguard critical systems and data. You will be part of a team of skilled IT professionals who partner with engineers to maintain the network infrastructure that supports the design, development, and testing of naval nuclear propulsion instrumentation and control systems for the U.S. Navy. Additionally, this role will contribute to the ongoing expansion of our IT environment and the integration of new technologies that advance our organization's digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Support various Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and assist with the creation, maintenance, and management of related documentation.
• Perform network security audits and evaluate system security configurations to ensure effectiveness and compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• Monitor security technologies and system logs to detect, identify, and alert on potential attacks, intrusions, anomalous behavior, and misuse, distinguishing malicious from benign activity.
• Ensure IT systems and cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, and procedures align with approved cybersecurity requirements.
• Support and contribute to security awareness and training programs to promote secure behaviors and adherence to cybersecurity policies.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including shipyards, Naval Reactors, BPMI, and cross-department partners, to support the continued growth and expansion of our IT environment.

Job Location: This position is available at either the Knolls or Bettis site.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Broad understanding of core IT systems and infrastructure, including servers, operating systems, networks, storage, and end-user computing environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple locations.
• Ability to deliver clear presentations and produce well-structured technical documentation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules

Pay Range

$86,100.00 - $134,600.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.