ZScaler Admin

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a ZScaler Admin to work on our Cyber Operations team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our REC facility with every other Friday off.

Test, implement, deploy, maintain, review, and administer the infrastructure hardware and software that are required to effectively manage the computer network defense service provider network and resources. Monitor the network to actively remediate unauthorized activities. Maintain compliance with all governmental and laboratory cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defense infrastructure and key resources. Employ approved defense-in-depth principles and practices (e.g., defense-in-multiple places, layered defenses, security robustness).
• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity technical controls and operational systems.
• Analyze our cyber defense policies and configurations and evaluate compliance with regulations and organizational directives. Coordinate with intelligence analysts to correlate threat assessment data.
• Develop and conduct cybersecurity-related human performance improvement projects.
• Build, install, configure, and test dedicated cyber defense hardware.
• Perform system administration on specialized cyber defense applications and systems (e.g., antivirus, audit, and remediation) or Virtual Private Network (VPN) devices, including installation, configuration, maintenance, backup, and restoration.
• Administer test beds, and test and evaluate applications, hardware infrastructure, rules/signatures, access controls, and configurations of platforms managed by service providers.
• Create, edit, and manage network access control lists on specialized cyber defense systems (e.g., firewalls and intrusion prevention systems). Identify potential conflicts with the implementation of any cyber defense tools (e.g., tool and signature testing and optimization).
• Monitor external data sources (e.g., cyber defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, Security Focus) to maintain currency of cyber defense threat conditions and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise.
• Coordinate with Cyber Defense Analysts to manage and administer the updating of rules and signatures (e.g., intrusion detection/protection systems, antivirus, and content blacklists) for specialized cyber defense applications.
• Identify potential conflicts with the implementation of any cyber defense tools (e.g., tool and signature testing and optimization).
• Follow software and systems engineering life cycle standards and processes. Develop applicable metrics and monitor results.
• Implement Risk Management Framework (RMF)/Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) requirements for dedicated cyber defense systems within the enterprise, and document and maintain records.
• This position closes: 5/7/25
  

Minimum Requirements

• Level 3 - Bachelors in a related technical field, computer science, computer engineering. and 5 years of relevant experience; or Masters in a related technical field, computer science, computer engineering. and 2 years of relevant experience; or PhD in a related technical field, computer science, computer engineering and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Level 4 - Bachelors in a related technical field, computer science, computer engineering. and 9 years of relevant experience; or Masters in a related technical field, computer science, computer engineering. and 6 years of relevant experience; or PhD in a related technical field, computer science, computer engineering and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with network Firewalls, proxies and web application firewalls
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• ZScaler experience
  
  

Job Information

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($77,628 - $159,228) / Level 4 ($93,204 - $191,076). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
  
  

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
  
  

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation

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Primary Location

US-ID-Idaho Falls

Job

Computer Information Technology

Organization

Information Technology (Yxxx)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Apr 23, 2025, 4:40:29 PM

Unposting Date

May 8, 2025, 12:59:00 AM

RELOCATION

Position Relocation Eligible

TELEWORK

On-Site Worker