Cyber Security Analyst
Lemont, IL

Job Description

To develop and contribute to in depth analysis and research of cybersecurity problems and emerging technologies. To assess and evaluate problems arising from connection of critical infrastructure components to networks including the Internet. To design, develop, implement, maintain, and document information and computer systems, with a focus on cybersecurity, for advanced hardware and software used for infrastructure assessment, modeling, analysis, energy and environmental assessment. Responsibilities include assisting on phases of projects and actively developing cyber research. The person in this position will assist the network administration security team responsible for securing hardware and software systems and the operations team responsible for maintaining hardware and software systems by providing analytical guidance on best practices.

Position Requirements

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree and 0 years work experience, or Master's Degree and 0 years work experience.

Additional Requirements:

Considerable :

1. Experience in both long term and short term analysis.

2. Organizing project tasks and coordinating the completion of high-priority technical products within budget and time constraints.

3. Knowledge of software tools and their vulnerabilities, particularly those used in programming browser based applications.

Good :

1. Oral and written communication skills.

2. Analyzing, maintaining, and monitoring the security of computer networks and interconnected hardware and software, keeping abreast of current security technologies, and providing training and oversight of systems administrators.

3. Designing and implementing software tools and systems that perform their intended function and satisfy user and sponsor requirements.

4. Knowledge of software installation script development products.

5. Design/review knowledge of cyber security, operating systems security, networking, workstations, and security aspects of the associated software.

Other :

Selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance and must be a U.S. citizen. Please see http://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm for more information about requirements for obtaining a security clearance process.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.