Description
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Cyber Operations and Incident Response department in the CyberCore division. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our REC facility in Idaho Falls with every other Friday off. You will report to the manager over Cyber Operations and Incident Response.
You will support development of tools and analytics in the domain of cybersecurity-oriented network traffic analysis. This work includes development of the open-source Malcolm network traffic analysis tool suite, and writing network protocol analyzers for the Industrial Control Systems Network Protocol Parsers (ICSNPP) project.
Responsibilities Include:
- Work with a small team of peers in the development of software tools in the area of network traffic analysis and intrusion detection
- Research and interface with several open-source tools and libraries
- Research and develop protocol analyzers for OT application protocols
- Analyze network traffic associated with known exploited vulnerabilities and creating detectors for these exploits
- Design analytics and visualizations to highlight security-oriented network events
- Work with public sector and private industry partners in the industrial control systems space to help instrument networks with traffic capture and analysis
- Respond to requests from the projects’ communities in the form of: bug reports, engagement on public chat channels, and presenting at conferences and other outreach opportunities
- Facilitate the creation and dissemination of documentation and training materials.
- Level 2: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience or advanced degree and 1 years of experience.
- Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience or advanced degree and 3 years of experience.
- Preference in degree disciplines are: Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or other technical degree with a Computing and software engineering background.
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" and "SCI" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
- Programming Python, C/C++
- Understand and are familiar with Object-oriented Programming
- Source and version control (e.g., Git)
- Computer Networking skills
- Understanding of network protocols and data structures
- Experience with tools and concepts in network traffic analysis
- Packet capture (PCAP) files
- Wireshark, tcpdump, netsniff
- Network segmentation
- Routing/switching
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Linux
- Scripting in Python and Bash
- Software Containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Singularity)
Preferred:
- Cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle)
- Industrial control systems technology or internet of things
- Machine learning
- DevOps / CICD
- API development
- Work with open-source software
- Write documentation and training materials
- SIEM
- IDS tools (e.g., Zeek/Corelight, Suricata, Snort, YARA)
Job Information:
- The pay range for this position is: Level 2 - ($63,528 - $130,284) / Level 3 - ($75,804 - $155,496). At Idaho National Laboratory, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
- You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
- 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.
- Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of experience.
Benefits and Relocation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
- Comprehensive Relocation Package
- Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
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 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.
Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Other Information When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.
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