Senior Cyber-physical R&D Network Engineer

Requisition Id 14277 

­­Overview:  

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

We are seeking a Senior Cyber-Physical R&D Network Engineer who will support the Resilient Cyber-Physical Systems Section in the National Security Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to increase ORNL’s science contributions and help manage research across the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD) and related Intelligence Community (IC) mission areas.  This position entails researching, designing, building, and maintaining complex operational technology (OT) research and development networks.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Support national security agendas as they relate to the protection of national energy assets and critical infrastructure.
• Design, build, and maintain complex R&D OT networks. Assess partners’ needs and recommend appropriate products and services.  
• Work with a team of diverse IT personnel
• Lead the development of research proposals related to critical infrastructure protection and cyber-physical security.
• Promote ORNL/partners cyber security research and development capabilities as they apply to the national security community.
• Provide scientific and technical advice for national level cyber security issues and ORNL programs.
• Mentor and train early-career engineers to help guide them on paths to success.
• All team members deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and eight (8) years of network engineering. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 3 years of experience supporting Cisco based networks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to think creatively in network and IT system design.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to acquire new knowledge and learn new skills, along with superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining excellent communication and creative thinking.
• Up to date network certifications (Network+, CCNA or similar)
• Knowledge of OT systems and networks
• Knowledge of the unique requirements of R&D networks
• Experience with multiple network environments (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.)
• Excellent documentation skills
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the DOE complex.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs. 

Special Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Q clearance with SCI:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.  In addition, due the SCI, you may also be subject to random polygraph testing. 

Benefits at ORNL: 

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain dedicated people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.