The Computing, Environment, and Life Sciences (CELS) Systems Group's primary mission is to operate a computing environment that facilitates the research that is being carried out within the divisions of the Computing, Environment, and Life Sciences directorate. We design, build, and maintain the computing environment, tackle problems, and work with the user community. The mission of the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF) is to accelerate major scientific discoveries and engineering breakthroughs for humanity by designing and providing world-leading computing facilities in partnership with the computational science community. We help researchers solve some of the world’s largest and most complex problems with our unique combination of supercomputing resources and expertise. The ideal candidate for this position will work as part of the CELS Cyber Team, participating in ALCF/CELS IT activities related to cybersecurity. This role involves assisting in the implementation of cybersecurity controls and policies, ensuring the organization's security measures are robust and compliant with industry standards. The candidate will be responsible for gathering data for data calls, participating in the implementation of solutions where directed, and providing accurate and timely information to support decision-making processes. Under the guidance of the CELS Management, the candidate will collaborate with CELS Cyber team members on various assigned tasks. The candidate's ability to follow directions, attention to detail, and willingness to learn will be crucial in supporting the ALCF and CELS cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring that all activities are carried out effectively and efficiently. This position is ideal for someone looking to develop their skills in a dynamic and challenging environment, with the potential to contribute significantly to the organization's cybersecurity efforts. **Position Requirements** + Familiarity with Linux Systems Administration + Familiarity of macOS and Windows (optional but beneficial) + Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices + Awareness of common cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies + Understanding of firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems + Basic knowledge of cybersecurity standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001) CELS Cyber Engineer + Awareness of regulatory requirements for government-based research (optional but beneficial) + Basic skills in vulnerability assessment and management + Understanding of incident response processes + Familiarity with security tools and technologies + Basic skills in scripting or programming preferred + Effective communication skills for working with cross-functional teams + Ability to follow instructions and collaborate effectively with senior cybersecurity leads + US Citizenship required in order to obtain and maintain "Q" clearance + Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork This position can be hired at one of two levels, (PT3 or PT4) and the requirements for each are as follows: + PT3: Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience, or a Master's degree + 2 years of experience, or equivalent + PT4: Bachelor's degree + 6  years of experience, or a Master's degree + 4 years of experience, or equivalent **Job Family** Professional Technical (PT) **Job Profile** Computing Security 3 **Worker Type** Regular **Time Type** Full time _As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. 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