Cyber Security Engineer 4 - Cyber Resilience Foundations

Protecting U.S. residents and visitors is among our nation’s highest priorities. As adversaries gain access to sophisticated technologies and materials, the threats grow more dynamic and complex—from cyber and nuclear to chemical and biological weapons of mass effect and other forms of terrorism. The PNNL national security mission employs our researchers, tools, and technologies to play a key role in advancing the ability to identify and secure nuclear materials, detect weapons of mass effect, manage nonproliferation treaties, secure our nation's borders, and protect critical infrastructures. PNNL’s scientific discovery and capabilities—rooted in innovative theory, methods, algorithms, and tools—are enabling stronger, more resilient technologies and systems to safeguard national security. Coupled with decades of radiological and nuclear materials expertise, advanced computing and threat analysis capabilities, and a broad fundamental science base, we are identifying and countering emerging threats that have significant impact at home and around the globe.

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, 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 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

**Once eligibility requirements are met.

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PNNL is seeking a technical expert with strong credentials in computer science and Cyber Security. Working as part of a world-class leadership team to define and execute an industry leading R&D effort, you will engage senior leaders across PNNL, government, industry, and academia to develop research thrusts that explore new ground in Cyber Security. You will demonstrate creative, imaginative leadership in crafting PNNL Cyber Security research programs. You will have a unique opportunity to be part of growing team focused on cutting edge Cyber Security challenges. PNNL's Cyber Security researchers address critical national needs through a portfolio that bridges basic research topics with secure real world data and mission challenges.

PNNL is committed to researching and developing new technologies and methodologies by using rigorous techniques to investigate, validate and verify findings, and enable discovery of new Cyber Security solutions.
In this position, you will demonstrate thought leadership for research and engineering teams that are focused on advancing Cyber Security tools and techniques. At your fingertips will be cutting-edge test beds, data, and access to real-world problems, programs and
multidisciplinary staff that can facilitate cross-directorate collaboration in areas such as high-performance computing, large-scale data analytics, machine learning, advanced wireless communications, and applied mathematics.

You will initiate and lead internally and sponsor funded Cyber Security research projects, developing solutions for a variety of Cyber Security applications in fields such as resilience, prediction, and measurements. You will investigate and propose unique solutions in advancing the Cyber Security of critical infrastructures, AI deployed solutions, and specialized software systems. These are complex problems that must be solved through creativity, effective design, decomposition, and implementation.

Responsibilities include:

Also interested in staff with interest in performing one or more of the following:

A successful candidate is a curious, continually learning Cyber Security professional who will translate their expertise and passion in the Cyber Security field to research and solutions that are important to our sponsors and Cyber Security defenders. Your expertise, leadership and creativity will enhance an innovation culture and find solutions to hard problems in Cyber Security.

Other responsibilities include: Designs, deploys, and operates systems, networks, applications, and tools that underpin Cyber Security and cyber defense. Provides integration of hardware, software, and other components to solve operational challenges for cyber defenders. Performs data and systems engineering functions to support cyber operations activities and systems. Engineers and deploys security and defensive countermeasures and controls. Ensures system security needed in operations are assessed, established, and included in design and development; executes security requirements definition, systems analysis, systems design, security hardening, security test and evaluation, and certification and accreditation. Supports operational systems and performs activities such as vulnerability scanning, network, and system security configuration, etc. Design and architecture of new approaches, methods and techniques for cyber defense and resiliency for information technology and operational technology systems and networks. May interface with external entities including law enforcement, intelligence and other government organizations and agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Not applicable.

Due to business needs and client space, US Citizenship is required.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements.

“Referral Eligible”

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.