Cybersecurity Penetration Tester

Job Description

Idaho National Laboratory needs a Cybersecurity Penetration Tester to protect cutting‑edge nuclear and critical infrastructure systems by identifying specific vulnerabilities and recommending expeditious remediation. The role involves correlating incident data to pinpoint weaknesses, developing reverse‑engineering tools to detect vulnerabilities, recommending cost‑effective security controls to mitigate risk, and analyzing organizational cyber‑defense policies for compliance. Responsibilities include conducting or supporting authorized penetration testing on enterprise network assets, maintaining deployable cyber‑defense audit toolkits, preparing audit reports with technical and procedural findings and recommended remediation strategies, conducting technical and non‑technical risk and vulnerability assessments, and implementing the Risk Management Framework and Security Assessment and Authorization requirements for cyber‑defense systems.

• Correlate incident data to identify specific vulnerabilities and recommend expeditious remediation.
• Develop reverse engineering tools to detect vulnerabilities.
• Recommend cost‑effective security controls to mitigate risk.
• Analyze and evaluate organizational cyber‑defense policies for compliance.
• Conduct or support authorized penetration testing on enterprise network assets.
• Maintain deployable cyber‑defense audit toolkit.
• Prepare audit reports with technical and procedural findings and recommended remediation strategies.
• Conduct technical and non‑technical risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Proactively identify, exploit, and help remediate security vulnerabilities across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
• Work closely with defensive teams in Purple‑team exercises to stress detection and response capabilities.

• Level 3:
  Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field such as computer science or computer engineering and 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in the same field and 2 years of relevant experience; or 11 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Level 4:
  Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field such as computer science or computer engineering and 9 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in the same field and 6 years of relevant experience; or 15 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOE L clearance.

• CISSP certification.
• Experience with IEC 60870‑5‑101, SCADA/PIT systems, Security+, and Splunk.
• Direct technical experience in Enhanced Security Environments.

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity are required to perform essential functions and interact with the public.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Title:

Cybersecurity Pen Tester
Team:
Architecture, Engineering, and Operations

Schedule:

9x80 hours, located at the REC facility with every other Friday off

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self‑contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

To be eligible for employment at INL, males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.