Gov Tech Cybersecurity Jobs in Augusta, GA (NOW HIRING)

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. 

"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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in a relevant field of study and 7-9 years of direct professional cybersecurity and cyber engineering experience.
• Certifications: Must hold at least 1 general cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSP, Security+) AND 1 technical certification (e.g., GCIH, CEH, Splunk/Tenable certified).
• Thorough understanding of the cyber engineering discipline and a foundational understanding of adjacent IT and engineering disciplines.
• Deep understanding of security architectures, encryption standards, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network security protocols.
• Hands-on experience applying and enforcing STIGs and SRGs.
• Proficiency with enterprise cyber tools for vulnerability assessments, SIEM (e.g., Splunk), endpoint protection, and security frameworks.
• Tooling Maintenance & Support: Maintain and support core cyber security toolsets, ensuring their effective operation, health, and policy alignment across the enterprise.
• Strong understanding of risk management concepts and familiarity with cloud security principles.
• Due to federal security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is legally required. 
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced understanding of implementing NIST SP 800-53 Controls
• Current or former experience within the Department of Energy (DOE) complex or a federal contractor cybersecurity technical environment.
• Practical experience designing or implementing Zero Trust Architecture or innovative solutions that advance the state of the art.
• Active Splunk or Tenable (ACAS) certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and integrate new technologies, concepts, and technical processes.
• Active DOE (Q or L) security clearance.

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. 

• Diagnoses issues using a systematic and methods approach.
• Maintains mutually beneficial partnerships with other functions.
• Communicates using persuasion and authority.
• Understands how their team contributes to the department and meet the goals defined.
• Thorough understanding of their discipline and a rudimentary understanding of other disciplines.
• Seeks support for functional projects within and outside the function.
• Does not manage employees, but may mentor and/or train subordinates.
• Initiates improvements for the function.
• Arrives at conclusion based on previous experiences and good judgment.