Cyber Security Engineer

Pantex Plant
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge
Feb 18, 2025
Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer Career Level From: Senior Specialist Career Level To: Advisor Organization: Chief Information Security Off (50003144) Job Specialty: Cyber Security What You'll Do The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure systems and networks while safeguarding sensitive data and information from cyber-attacks. This position protects the organization from the ever-evolving threats of the digital landscape and ensures that the organization can operate securely and confidently in the face of increasing cyber risks. The Cybersecurity Engineer also plans and monitors security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data, as well as to provide additional visibility on the latest risks and threats to information security systems. This position will report to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), will work with the Cyber Operations Manager, Formal Authorizations Manager, the Network Operations Center, and other business functional managers and stakeholders. Specific Job Requirements: * Ability to design, build, and maintain secure network architecture * Ability to develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures * Ability to monitor and analyze security events and incidents * Ability to manage security technologies and tools * Ability to think critically and analytically to assess complex security challenges, analyze data from disparate sources, and devise innovative solutions to protect against evolving threats * Ability to evaluate and provide input to architecture efforts that can be implemented to enhance detection, analysis, containment and response * Ability to develop detection methods to identify potential threats and take appropriate countermeasures * Ability to perform risk assessments and implement security controls to mitigate vulnerabilities * Knowledge on the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities * Knowledge of network defense tactics to include network segmentation, access controls, and intrusion detections systems * Knowledge of security compliance standards, such as ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks * Knowledge in cloud security and cloud-based services * Skill in various security tools and technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software, and SIEM systems * Skill in coordinating network, application, and data security with system administrators, network engineers, and other information technology staff members What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security Top-notch, dedicated colleagues Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Career advancement and professional development programs Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience PhD: Minimum 2 years relevant experience Preferred Job Requirements * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems coupled with greater than 10 years relevant experience and progressive management responsibilities. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. * Experience in Certified Ethical Hacking * Familiarity with SIEM tools, next generation firewalls, and behavioral analytics * Knowledge of Federal Cybersecurity protection standards and baselines (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, DoD STIGs, CNSSI 1253) * Achievement of CISSP, CPT, CHFI, and/or CCNP certifications * Familiarity with automated compliance scanning tools * Strong foundation in and in-depth technical knowledge of security engineering, computer and network security, authentication, and security controls * Familiarity with DOE & NNSA mission and cyber security requirements Why Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime. Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level. Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. This position may be categorized as a "designated position" identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification. CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.