Senior Data Ops Engineer (Richland)

Overview

Protecting U.S. residents and visitors is among our nation’s highest priorities. As adversaries gain access to sophisticated technologies and materials, the threats grow more dynamic and complex—from cyber and nuclear to chemical and biological weapons of mass effect and other forms of terrorism. The PNNL national security mission employs our researchers, tools, and technologies to play a key role in advancing the ability to identify and secure nuclear materials, detect weapons of mass effect, manage nonproliferation treaties, secure our nations borders, and protect critical infrastructures. PNNL’s scientific discovery and capabilities—rooted in innovative theory, methods, algorithms, and tools—are enabling stronger, more resilient technologies and systems to safeguard national security. Coupled with decades of radiological and nuclear materials expertise, advanced computing and threat analysis capabilities, and a broad fundamental science base, we are identifying and countering emerging threats that have significant impact at home and around the globe.

Candidates for this position will support work being performed in PNNL’s Emerging Threats and Technologies Division within the National Security Directorate (NSD). The Emerging Threats and Technologies Division’s mission space is comprised of cybersecurity, infrastructure protection, policy and intelligence, and security systems expertise. The organization consists of over 300 scientists, engineers, and analysts with backgrounds in cyber, nuclear, intelligence, policy, data science, and other fields. Our staff work in interdisciplinary project teams to provide innovative concepts that integrate policy, analytics, science, and technology into unique solutions. Our collaborative environment and commitment to work/life balance makes PNNL an ideal place to advance your career, challenge yourself, and make a difference in the world.

Within the Emerging Threats and Technologies Division, experts in the Cyber Analytics and Analysis group create reliable, repeatable, and robust methods for obtaining and maintaining cyber situational awareness. We are looking for an Cyber Security Engineer to join our Analytic Architectures team for a position that is approximately 40% IT Engineer and 60% Cyber Security Engineer. The role is predominantly concerned with the maintenance and operation of a large scale cyber-data information system, but opportunities exist for creation of new solutions and updating technology.

Responsibilities

This Cyber Security Engineer will apply engineering and technical principles to the design and implementation of computer networks, cyber security infrastructure, telecommunications, information technology systems and tools, and database systems for a cyber security vulnerability and threat analysis program. Specifically, they will work with two separate project-specific networks for an operational program collecting say Tbs of data per day, processing of multiple petabytes per year and ensuring consistency across networks.

Typical project tasks can include:

Server room hardware and software maintenance; including patching and refresh management

Management of an elasticsearch cluster

Preparation of security audit documentation and standard operating procedures

Analyzes, installs, integrates, modifies, and supports all associated systems, networks, software, and databases

Identifies project requirements, plans, and constructs network to meet functional, operational, and security requirements

Creates and maintains large data ETL pipelines; experience with ML Engineering is a plus

Partners with other IT elements at the laboratory to ensure organizational policies are met

Prepares team and infrastructure for outages and future cloud migration

Technologies and Skills Routinely Used:

Cyber Security: Working Knowledge of cyber security best practices including the implementation of the CIA Triad in software design; knowledge of fundamental workings and security of telecommunication network design, operating systems, software, and/or hardware (IT/OT)

Development Environment: Combination of cloud (dominantly AWS) & on-prem/local

Development Tools: Atlassian Suite, Gitlab, Preferred IDE

Programming Languages: Python, Java, Javascript, Nifi, Ansible, Puppet, Kafka

Compute Environments: Linux (EC2), Docker, Kubernetes, Windows

As the engineer advances in their career and role, they are expected to communicate across NSD’s cyber and IT communities to create and maintain operational environments for mission specific tasks. They will collaborate with external sponsor organizations and industry to identify opportunities to propose new work and facilitate the adoption of analytics by user communities. The ideal candidate will be able to guide and shape technical development while balancing mission-specific constraints.

This position with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is for a full-time onsite assignment at the Richland campus.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience -OR-

MS/MA and 3 years of relevant experience -OR-

PhD with 1 year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Required experience: Kubernetes, Hadoop or CDP, NiFi

Experience with Airflow, Beats, Splunk forwarder, and/or Minio/Trino

Experience with CDP or other large scale database technologies (creation, deployment, & maintenance)

Skills in Ansible/SIMP/Sicura and other deployment automation

Expert in deploying secure Linux systems. Experience with Windows a plus

Q//SCI or TS//SCI holder preferred

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not Applicable

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Q//SCI federal security clearance.

Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

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.

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.

“Referral Eligible”

Testing Designated Position

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, flexible work schedules and telework options. 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, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

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.

Mandatory Requirements

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

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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Notice to Applicants

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $134,500.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $219,500.00/Yr.