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Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 20 hours ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate - HPC Confidential Computing and Secure Multi-tenancy

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a leader in computational and computer science, and they are seeking a postdoctoral research associate in HPC Confidential Computing and Secure Multi-tenancy. The role involves making research contributions in system software architectures for secure computing and developing identity and key management solutions on large-scale HPC resources.

Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal and external researchers on system software architectures for secure multi-tenancy

Architect secure virtualization-based solutions for sharing a single node between multiple secure workloads

Investigate and evaluate mechanisms for secure encrypted communication across RDMA based networks

Design and evaluate key distribution and management solutions for large scale HPC platforms

Explore the integration of attestation and identification into HPC resource management systems

Collaborate in authoring peer reviewed papers, technical papers, reports

Seek membership in professional, academic, and research organizations

Qualification

HPC researchSystem software architecturesVirtualization-based solutionsIdentityKey managementSecure computing enclavesCommunication skillsCollaborationMentoring

Required

A PhD in computer science/engineering or relevant area with an education and a research track record in HPC research within past five years

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge

For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required

Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation

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

If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment

Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment