| Job Title | | Information Security & Networking Scientist (Scientist 1/2) | | | | Location | | Los Alamos, NM, US | | | | Organization Name | | A-ARCS/Advanced Research in Cyber Systems | | | | Minimum Salary | | | | | | Maximum Salary | | | | | | | | What You Will DoThe successful applicant will be expected to actively contribute to cyber security research projects and have the ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently. These positions will be filled at either the Scientist 1 or Scientist 2 level, depending on the skills and experience of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. | | | | | | What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Scientist 1 ($75,200 - $123,000) Must be able to work as part of a diverse team in a collaborative and multidisciplinary scientific environment and have excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Working knowledge of one or more of the following areas: cyber operations, intrusion detection, cyber analysis, reverse engineering or analyzing malware, network data analysis, computer forensics, cyber penetration testing, anomaly detection. Experience programming with Python, C, C++ and/or Go programming languages in combination with a demonstrated foundation of computer science algorithms, data structures, big-O notation, and network programming (e.g. sockets, clients, servers). Experience configuring, managing, and securing Linux systems including writing shell scripts and using standard Unix command tools.
Scientist 2 ($83,000 - $136,000) Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: operational cyber operations, intrusion detection, cyber analysis, reverse engineering or instrumenting malware, network data analysis, computer forensics, cyber penetration testing, anomaly detection. Advanced programming skills with Python, C, C++. and/or Go programming languages in combination with a demonstrated foundation of computer science algorithms, data structures, big-O notation, and network programming (e.g. sockets, clients, servers). Solid understanding of network configuration and design. Solid understanding of network protocols. Experience collecting and analyzing data at scale. Experience supporting the academic research community either by co-authoring papers, programming components key to publications, or visualizing results. At the Scientist 2 level you will be expected to acquire funding support for self and, optionally, for others.
Desired Skills: Experience coding/hacking in a rapidly evolving research environment rather than software engineering to fixed specification. Knowledge of common cyber vulnerabilities and exploit vectors. Experience with SQL and configuring/using databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, sqlite, NoSQL). Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., qemu, VMWare, VirtualBox). Multithreaded and/or cluster computing experience (e.g., SMP, MapReduce). Experience designing and developing APIs. Active Q Clearance
Education: | | | | | | Where You Will WorkLocated in Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has a key role in many Global Security programs, is primarily responsible for monitoring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, and conducts ground-breaking R&D across a wide range of scientific disciplines. The Advanced Research in Cyber Systems Office (ARCS) at LANL is a nationally recognized capability in information security and networking science that predicts and solves critical problems in the cyber domain using novel yet practical solutions. ARCS is an interdisciplinary team of computer scientists, mathematicians, and engineers from across the Laboratory who are developing the technical underpinnings necessary to address national security issues in cyberspace using the Laboratory’s leadership position in complex networks, network science, statistics, modeling, risk analysis, high-performance computing, smartgrid control theory, and quantum communications. | | | | | | Additional Details: Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. *Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information. Pre-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to a regular status only with approval of the cognizant Principal Associate Director. Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1. | | | | | | | | | | Employment Status | | | | | | | Appointment Type | | Regular | | Regular | | | | | |
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