Cybersecurity Penetration Tester

Idaho National Laboratory needs Cybersecurity Penetration Tester to protect cutting-edge nuclear and critical infrastructure systems by identifying specific vulnerabilities and recommending expeditious remediation. You'll correlate incident data to pinpoint weaknesses, develop reverse engineering tools to detect vulnerabilities, recommend cost-effective security controls to mitigate risk, and analyze organizational cyber defense policies for compliance. Your 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 nontechnical risk and vulnerability assessments of technology environments, and implementing Risk Management Framework and Security Assessment and Authorization requirements for cyber defense systems. Your expertise will protect the infrastructure supporting naval propulsion systems, electric grid modernization, and breakthrough research that secures the nation's energy independence and technological advancement.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 nontechnical risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Proactively identify, exploit and help remediate security vulnerabilities across our infrastructure, applications and cloud environments.
• In addition to independent offensive operations, you will work closely with our defensive teams in Purple team exercises to stress our detection and response capabilities.

Required:

• 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 a related technical field such as computer science or computer engineering and 2 years or relevant experience; or in lieu of a degree, 11 years of relevant experience.

• 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 a related technical field such as computer science or computer engineering and 6 years or relevant experience; or in lieu of a degree, 15 years of relevant experience.

• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOE "L" clearance.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• CISSP certification.
• Experience with ICS/SCADA/PIT Systems, Security+, and Splunk.
• Direct technical experience in Enhanced Security Environments.

Physical Requirements:

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 keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Cybersecurity PenTester to work on our Architecture, Engineering, and Operations team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our REC facility with every other Friday off .

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($79,344 - $162,732) / Level 4 ($95,256 - $195,288) . At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Benefits and Relocation

• 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.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

Reasonable Accommodation:

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.

Other Information:

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