Cybersecurity Student Intern

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab); Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) is seeking a security operations specialist to protect our systems and support uptime onsite in Newport News, VA. You will manage intrusion detection, vulnerability management, and incident response in a lab environment with cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities include monitoring IDS and networks, performing vulnerability scans, coordinating with staff for mitigations, and training users on security best practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Programming ability in Perl, Python, C/C++ or shell scripting.
• Understanding of network protocols and computer architectures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with JavaScript/HTML preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor a dedicated IDS and general system and network operations for indications of intrusions or vulnerable configurations.
• Perform daily monitoring of security information sources.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, reporting and mitigation with staff and users.
• Support incident response activities including evidence collection and forensics.
• Protect lab cloud-based applications and data.
• Provide continuous enhancement of intrusion detection and monitoring systems, including third-party packages or in-house software.
• Provide after-hours support where necessary.

Skills

Perl

Python

C/C++

Shell scripting

Education

High School Diploma; pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Science, or related field

Job description

At Jefferson Lab,you'llchampioncutting-edgescience and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark - where excellence meets purpose, andgreat mindstrulymatter.

The good-faith pay range for this role is $37,700 - $ 44,500. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

Work Status - 100% Onsite, no remote work

What your job will be like:

Provide operations and developmental support of intrusion-detection systems, systems security, vulnerability testing and mitigation, and the automation of routine tasks.

In this job you will:

• Monitor a dedicated IDS and general system and network operations for indications of intrusions or vulnerable system configurations.
• Perform daily, detailed monitoring of pertinent security information sources.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, reporting and mitigation in collaboration with staff members and users.
• Support incident response activities including evidence collection and digital forensics. Provide timely dissemination of critical information to the laboratorys computer administrators and users.
• Assist in protecting the laboratorys cloud-based applications and data.
• Provide continuous enhancement of the laboratorys intrusion detection and monitoring systems, including evaluation and incorporation of third-party packages or in-house software, as appropriate.
• Configure and maintain open-source and commercial security tools running on RedHat Linux and Windows systems.
• Provide instruction to the user community on security-related matters through daily interaction, alerts, newsletters, and training classes.
• Directly support the Systems and User Services teams in the secure administration of Linux, Windows, and Macintosh architectures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours support where necessary.

Experience

• Required: none
• Preferred: Experience in JavaScript, HTML

Education

• Required: High School Diploma Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Science, or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of network protocols and computer architectures.
• Programming ability in Perl, Python, C/C++ or shell scripting.
• Understanding of current cyber-security topics.
• Broadband network access at home.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located insoutheasternVirginiaamidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or contact Human Resources by calling [phone] and selecting option 1 between 8 am - 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.