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# Cyber Security Analyst

- **Company:** Savannah River National Laboratory
- **Location:** Aiken, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Intrusion Detection Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Zero Trust Network Access, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17468753?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17468753%2FCyber-Security-Analyst-South-Carolina-Aiken

## About the Role

Positions focused on leading, advancing, developing, and applying science, technology, engineering, information technology, and research and development, to anticipate, innovate, and deliver solutions to Laboratory missions. These positions may involve discovery, design, and development of innovative solutions which advance the state of the art. Positions within the Science and Engineering Career Band typically require a university degree and equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related field

 * 0-3 years of relevant experience
 * At least 1 general cybersecurity certification and 1 technical certification
 * Technical skills include: understanding security architectures, encryption, firewalls, IDS/IPS, Network security protocols, and applying STIGs.
 * Experience and proficient with cyber tools for vulnerability assessments, SEIM, Endpoint protection and security frameworks.
 * Strong understanding of risk management and experience with familiarity with cloud security principles
 * Soft skills include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task and to collaborate in a team environment
 * For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance,
 * US Citizenship is Legally Required, * Understanding of NIST Risk Management Framework and Control Sets (i.e., NIST 800-37 and NIST 800-53)
 * Current of 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

## Description

Responsible to provide cyber-technical expertise through the conduct of cyber analytical activities, evaluation of information/technical/physical security systems and practices, and to identify, investigate, and analyze cyber events.

 * Uses basic logic and common sense to arrive at solutions.
 * Develops partnerships with internal team members.
 * Able to communicate well in straight-forward situations.
 * Understands their own job and how the role interacts with their team.
 * Knowledgeable about their specific job.
 * gains support for ideas within the team.
 * Immediate work team.
 * Does not manage employees, but may mentor and/or train subordinates.
 * Implements changes provided by management.
 * Completes routine and repetitive tasks where tasks are straightforward.


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