Cybersecurity Analyst

Idaho National Laboratory needs Cybersecurity Analysts to strengthen security frameworks protecting critical research in nuclear energy and national security by creating, reviewing, and assessing cybersecurity policies and procedures. You'll recommend and implement improvements in cybersecurity controls, collaborate with system owners and security officers, develop and maintain policy programs and guidelines, and establish communication channels with stakeholders to review policies and promote awareness. Your responsibilities include interpreting and applying laws, statutes, and regulatory documents into policy, analyzing and drafting cyber policies, conducting assessments and audits of cyber programs and projects, and supporting the Chief Information Security Officer in formulating cyber-related policies. You'll need strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure that Idaho National Laboratory's security posture supports mission-critical operations while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and organizational directives.

Essential Job Functions:

• Participate in the creation, review, and assessment of policies and procedures supporting the secure use and operation of INL information systems that includes, but is not limited to, system security plans, vulnerability management, risk management, configuration management, change management, and others.
• Recommend and implement improvements in cybersecurity controls.
• Work in collaboration with system owners, Information System Security Engineers, Vulnerability Managers, and Information System Security Managers. Serve as an advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving security of assigned information systems.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policy, programs, and guidelines.
• Establish communication channels with stakeholders and review policies with them.
• Promote awareness of cybersecurity policies and strategies.
• Interpret and apply laws, statutes, and regulatory documents into policy.
• Analyze and draft cyber policies.
• Conduct assessments and audits of cyber programs and projects.
• Review, conduct, or participate in assessments and audits of cyber programs and projects.
• Support the CISO in the formulation of cyber-related policies.

• Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related degree and nine (9) years of relevant experience; or in lieu of a degree fifteen (15) years of direct relevant experience.
• Must have an active DOE "Q" clearance or TS/SCI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Direct experience working in a classified information processing environment

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, keyboard and type, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions., Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst to work on our Classified Cybersecurity 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 $95,256 - $195,288. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• 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.

• 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.