Overview:
The Computing and Information Technology Directorate works to re-imagine how digital technologies can simplify the research experience, enable data-driven insights for decision makers, and accelerate PNNL’s research missions. CIT helps connect staff to systems while enabling a broader research computing ecosystem to improve productivity and provide a sense of community.
The Computing and Information Technology Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is dedicated to transforming the research experience through innovative digital technologies. This position plays a crucial role in simplifying the research process, enabling data-driven insights for decision-makers, and accelerating PNNL's research missions. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing data collection mechanisms that utilize PowerShell, SQL, and REST APIs to gather cybersecurity data from various sources. This role requires a strong focus on processing and transforming the collected data using Python and Java, developing robust scripts and applications to prepare the data for analysis. In addition to data collection, the candidate will architect and manage data storage solutions, leveraging Splunk for real-time data analysis and a backend database for long-term storage. The role involves creating and optimizing high-performance queries and dashboards in Splunk to deliver actionable cybersecurity insights. The candidate will also develop and maintain ETL pipelines to ensure seamless data flow and integration between collection, processing, and storage systems. Furthermore, the position includes implementing and managing identity and access management (IAM) solutions to ensure secure and appropriate access to data and systems. The successful candidate will oversee vulnerability management processes, utilizing collected data to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks. Collaboration with cybersecurity teams is essential to refine data requirements and develop solutions that enhance threat detection and response. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity and data management, and who thrive in a collaborative research environment.
Rockstar Rewards:
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
- Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
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Responsibilities:
- Design and implement data collection mechanisms using PowerShell, SQL, and REST APIs to gather cybersecurity data from various sources.
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Process and transform collected data with Python and Java, developing robust scripts and applications to prepare data for analysis.
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Architect and manage data storage solutions, utilizing Splunk for real-time data analysis and a backend database for long-term storage.
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Create and optimize high-performance queries and dashboards in Splunk to deliver actionable cybersecurity insights.
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Develop and maintain ETL pipelines to ensure seamless data flow and integration between collection, processing, and storage systems.
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Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions, ensuring secure and appropriate access to data and systems.
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Oversee vulnerability management processes, using collected data to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks.
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Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to refine data requirements and develop solutions that enhance threat detection and response.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
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BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
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MS/MA -OR-
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PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
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Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
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Experience designing and managing large-scale and high-performance ETL pipelines, cloud infrastructure, deploying analytics/machine learning applications, and/or building enterprise dashboards.
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Experience with a variety of data platforms such as Splunk, SQL databases, REST APIs, cloud data services.
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Software development/scripting experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell, SQL, Java).
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Supporting CI/CD pipelines.
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Collaborating/supporting Data Scientists/Analysts, Machine Learning Engineers, and/or Software Engineers.
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Strong peer leadership, interpersonal, collaborative, and customer relationship skills.
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Experience with cloud infrastructure and services.
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Familiarity with machine learning applications and analytics deployment.
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Experience in a research environment or with government contracts.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment:
Not Applicable
Additional Information:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
Requirements:
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U.S. Citizenship
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Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
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Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.
Testing Designated Position (TDP):
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
About PNNL:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity:
Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace:
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement:
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO)risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.
