Hiring: Critical Infrastructure Cyber Protection & Defense Analyst Company: Idaho National Laboratory Location: Idaho Falls, ID Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:40:52 Target Skills & Keywords : CI/CD, Deep Learning, Elasticsearch, Git, Project Management, Python, Security Clearance, Splunk About the job Experience: •5 years. Master’s and 2 years. PhD and 2 years. •9 years. Master’s and 6 years. PhD and 4 years. Required Skills: •Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: (Knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for this position.) •Deliver professional advice, expertise, strategic insight, and other cyber-related consulting services to advance industrial control systems (ICS) cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. •Provide advice and expertise in cybersecurity designs, implementation, vulnerability identification, and mitigation techniques and procedures that will aid industry and the Nation in securing critical infrastructure systems against current and emerging threats. •Monitor critical infrastructure sector networks to actively remediate unauthorized activities. •Respond to crises or urgent situations within critical infrastructure sectors to mitigate immediate and potential threats. •Develop, research, and apply advanced mitigation, preparedness, and response and recovery approaches, as needed, to maximize survival of life, preservation of property, and information security. •Lead cyber security efforts and deliver capability to customers. •Promote an open and informal communication environment with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels in order to develop mutual trust and teamwork. Qualifications: •Must be a US citizen. •Must be eligible for a DOE Q clearance (equivalent to Top Secret) and SCI access. •Must be able to work under pressure, simultaneously addressing multiple complex tasks to meet commitments while maintaining quality of work and a professional interface. •Professional Engineer and/or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certifications. •Relevant experience to include program/project management here at INL, particularly in the cyber security realm, and familiarity with industrial control systems. In-depth knowledge of the US energy sector and experience working with DOE, DOD and DHS and private industry on grid security-related projects is beneficial. •Proficiency in Python for data processing and model development •Knowledge of SOAR platforms and detection automation •Relevant certifications •The pay range for this position is: Level #3 ($95,256 - $195,288) / Level #4 ($114,360 - $234,366). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials. •Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills. Compensation: •$95,256 - $195,288 / year •Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!