Job Description

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program

The Cyber Security Operations group resides within the central Information Technology Division. We have been charged with protecting Brookhaven National Laboratory's cyber assets, with a focus on detection and prevention. This is an entry-level position with a focus on end-user interaction and handling trouble tickets but will also have exposure to a wide range of Cyber Security-related tools and technologies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline or equivalency (2 years' experience for every one year of education).
• 1-year experience in network/desktop/systems administration
• Understanding of networking, firewalls, and/or access control lists
• Working knowledge of Linux, macOS, or Microsoft Windows
• Rotational off-hours support and the ability to be on-site within one hour is required
• Security clearance requirements: Must undergo and receive a favorable disposition in a preliminary background investigation (criminal, credit, prior employment, etc.); must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q-level security clearance which requires that you: be a US citizen; have no felony convictions or other serious offenses; have an honorable discharge from military, and a good credit history. Obtaining and maintaining a security clearance is a condition of employment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience working with multiple operating systems
• Experience working with virtualization technologies
• Basic understanding of PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive on-site during normal work hours and for emergency call-in hours
• Must possess a valid NYS driver's license and use of private car

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $63450 - $105800 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

About Us

Brookhaven National Laboratory ( delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory .

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We 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. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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