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Cyber Security Analyst

Savannah River National Laboratory
Aiken, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/1/2026
Job Description

Positions focused on leading, advancing, developing, and applying science, technology, engineering, information technology, and research and development, to anticipate, innovate, and deliver solutions to Laboratory missions. These positions may involve discovery, design, and development of innovative solutions which advance the state of the art. Positions within the Science and Engineering Career Band typically require a university degree and equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts.

Responsibilities

Responsible to provide cyber-technical expertise through the conduct of cyber analytical activities, evaluation of information/technical/physical security systems and practices, and to identify, investigate, and analyze cyber events.

  • Uses basic logic and common sense to arrive at solutions.
  • Develops partnerships with internal team members.
  • Able to communicate well in straight-forward situations.
  • Understands their own job and how the role interacts with their team.
  • Knowledgeable about their specific job.
  • gains support for ideas within the team.
  • Immediate work team.
  • Does not manage employees, but may mentor and/or train subordinates.
  • Implements changes provided by management.
  • Completes routine and repetitive tasks where tasks are straightforward.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related field
  • 0-3 years of relevant experience
  • At least 1 general cybersecurity certification and 1 technical certification
  • Technical skills include: understanding security architectures, encryption, firewalls, IDS/IPS, Network security protocols, and applying STIGs.
  • Experience and proficient with cyber tools for vulnerability assessments, SEIM, Endpoint protection and security frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of risk management and experience with familiarity with cloud security principles
  • Soft skills include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task and to collaborate in a team environment
  • For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance,
  • US Citizenship is Legally Required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of NIST Risk Management Framework and Control Sets (i.e., NIST 800-37 and NIST 800-53)
  • Current of former experience with DOE cybersecurity or a federal-contractor cybersecurity technical position
  • Experience with zero-trust architecture
  • Ability to learn new technologies, concepts, and processes quickly
  • Splunk or Tenable Certifications

About Us

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

  • Benefits vary based upon employment status
  • Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
  • Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
  • AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
  • Savings & Investment plan:
    • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
    • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
  • Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
  • Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA 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. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

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