Nuclear Cyber Security Specialist

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Cyber Security Specialist in its National and Homeland Security organization. The position is based at the Research and Education Campus in Idaho Falls and follows a 9x80 schedule, with every other Friday off. The role provides nuclear cyber policy and strategic guidance, conducts cybersecurity assessments of nuclear power facilities, and develops and delivers training content and hardware mock-up demonstrations.

The specialist collaborates with government agencies, academia, private-sector partners, and laboratory teams to address technical challenges in nuclear cybersecurity and advance the security of nuclear systems domestically and internationally. The role also includes generating ideas for proposals and business development opportunities. Collaboration, mentorship, and supervision from more senior staff take place in a virtual team environment. Frequent domestic and international travel is required, sometimes for weeks at a time.

This is a multi-level posting, with placement at Level 3 or Level 4 based on the depth and breadth of proven experience and skills. It is a testing-designated position requiring a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing.

Requirements

• For Level 3: A bachelor's degree in a nuclear-related field, such as nuclear engineering, physics, or electrical engineering, or in computer science/cybersecurity, plus 5 years of relevant work experience; alternatively, an advanced degree in the same fields plus 2 years of relevant work experience.
• For Level 4: A bachelor's degree in a nuclear-related field, such as nuclear engineering, physics, or electrical engineering, or in computer science/cybersecurity, plus 9 years of relevant work experience; alternatively, a master's degree in the same fields plus 6 years of relevant work experience, or a PhD in the same fields plus 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Relevant experience should include prior national laboratory exposure, such as an internship at INL or another laboratory, and familiarity with nuclear non-proliferation research.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance (equivalent to Top Secret) plus SCI access.
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes for weeks at a time.
• Must be able to work under pressure, address multiple complex tasks simultaneously, meet commitments, maintain work quality, and maintain a professional interface.
• Must be able to perform the role's physical duties, including operating job-related equipment and driving a vehicle, with occasional lifting or moving of up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Present cybersecurity-related training courses and develop course content and hardware mock-up demonstrations.
• Provide nuclear cybersecurity policy guidance.
• Provide strategic cybersecurity guidance to partners in the nuclear arena.
• Conduct cybersecurity assessments of nuclear power facilities.
• Participate in intra- and inter-laboratory teams and partnerships to address technical challenges in nuclear cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with government agencies, academia, and private-sector companies to achieve project goals.
• Generate ideas for proposals and business development opportunities.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level