Cyber Security Analyst, Intermediate

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Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join the Cyber Engineering team! The selected individual will work with other team members to ensure robust security controls are selected, implemented, and maintained for NIST RMF accredited boundaries within unclassified environments.

• Team in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure environments applying the NIST RMF framework.
• Develop strategies for complex security strategies unique to the operating environment.
• Implement enforceable technical security controls for protection of networks and systems using authorized sources such as STIGs and SRGs.
• Support the ISSO with the technical aspects of the development and ongoing maintenance of security controls and authorization activities.
• Perform and review technical assessments and security reports.
• Work effectively in a team environment to resolve issues and contribute to continuous process improvement efforts.
• Interact with customers and peers in a professional and responsive manner to ensure secure practices.
• Provide expert support and communicate effectively on security matters.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study and 4‑6 years of work experience.
• At least one general cybersecurity certification and one technical certification.
• Technical skills: understanding security architectures, encryption, firewalls, IDS/IPS, network security protocols, and application of STIGs.
• Experience and proficiency with cyber tools for vulnerability assessments, SEIM, endpoint protection, and security frameworks.
• Strong understanding of risk management and familiarity with cloud security principles.
• Soft skills:
  
  excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, ability to multi‑task, and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Required:
  
  U.S. citizenship for security clearance.

• Understanding of NIST Risk Management Framework and Control Sets (e.g., NIST 800‑37 and NIST 800‑53).
• Current or former experience with DOE cybersecurity or a federal contractor cybersecurity technical position.
• Experience with zero‑trust architecture.
• Ability to learn new technologies, concepts, and processes quickly.
• Splunk or Tenable certifications.
• Active DOE clearance.

“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 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 vary based upon employment status.
• Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision options including HSA options with company‑provided seed.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability (company paid).
• Life insurance non‑contributory 1× salary (company paid).
• AD&D non‑contributory 1× salary (company paid).
• Savings & investment plan:
  • Qualified non‑elective company contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting.
  • Company match 50¢ per dollar up to 8% (3 years vesting in company match).
• Contributory life insurance up to 5× salary with $1 M 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 l.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All…