Cybersecurity Network Engineer

Overview At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment.

In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The National Security Directorate (NSD) drives science-based, mission-focused solutions to take on complex, real-world threats to our nation and the world. The Emerging Threats and Technologies Division, part of the National Security Directorate, consists of over 400 scientists, engineers, and analysts with backgrounds in cyber, nuclear, intelligence, policy, data science, and other fields.

We work in interdisciplinary project teams to provide innovative concepts that integrate policy, analytics, science, and technology into unique solutions Responsibilities PNNL is committed to researching and developing new technologies and methodologies by using rigorous techniques to investigate, validate, and verify findings, and enable the discovery of new cybersecurity solutions. A successful candidate is inquisitive, strives for continuous learning, and will translate their expertise and passion to the cybersecurity field.

This person will perform research and develop solutions that will have a tangible impact on the nation’s cyber defenses. Your expertise and creativity will enhance an innovative culture, and you will be part of diverse teams who are inventing new solutions for difficult problems in cybersecurity. This position collaborates with peers to architect, design, deploy, and operate innovative systems, networks, applications, and tools that support cybersecurity and cyber defense.

Integrates hardware, software, and other components to address operational challenges for cyber defenders and performs data and systems engineering activities in support of cyber operations. Engineers and deploys security controls and defensive countermeasures while ensuring operational security requirements are assessed, defined, and incorporated throughout design and development. Responsibilities include conducting systems analysis and design, security hardening, security testing and evaluation, certification and accreditation, and developing new approaches, methods, and techniques to strengthen cyber defense and resiliency across information technology and operational technology systems and networks.

The successful candidate works effectively with government sponsors, PNNL project managers, technical staff, and peers to resolve emerging issues with deployed PNNL tools, improve software capabilities, and develop or deliver technical briefings. The ideal candidate is professional, ethical, self-motivated, and able to manage tasks independently, recommend a path forward, and deliver results with integrity while working effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Knowledge Knowledge of network security protocols. Knowledge and experience with 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular communication systems and mobile applications. Knowledge of systems engineering processes and life cycles as they apply to the cybersecurity domain. Understanding of current and emerging tools, software products, capabilities, and methodologies relevant to project needs. Skills Experience with wireless technologies, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular networks.

Hands-on experience with cloud technologies and platforms, including AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes. Experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere and/or Proxmox. Experience using Ansible and Python to create scripts and automate processes. Experience configuring network switches, routers, and firewalls. Experience installing, configurin