Cyber Threat Analysis Researcher I

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Colorado (USA) Posting Title Cyber Threat Analysis Researcher I . Location CO - Golden . Position Type Regular . Hours Per Week 40 . Working at NLR Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and Talentra-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

Job Description

The Cybersecurity Threat Analysis Group (CTAG), within NLR's Cybersecurity Research Center, performs research to better understand the threats, detection strategies and mitigation opportunities for renewable energy infrastructure and distributed energy resources. Our efforts include technical assessments of existing technologies and near-term innovations, research into Industrial Control Systems (ICS) communications technologies, network architectures and protocols, as well as informing the development and application of cybersecurity frameworks and policy. CTAG researchers collaborate with government and industry partners to contribute to a more secure and resilient renewable energy infrastructure with global impact. Cybersecurity Threat Analysis Group cybersecurity researchers perform hands-on technical research and assessments. Researchers have the opportunity to drive NLR research in ICS security as well as help build a red team capability to support a rapidly growing cybersecurity portfolio. Team members work alongside current NLR cybersecurity research staff to utilize the best-in-class Cyber Range to deploy applicable large scale test environments, perform hardware-in-the-loop technology assessments, research into ICS threats, detection, and mitigation as it pertains to renewable energy. Research will span across ICS and renewable energy technologies and include collaboration and partnership with utility and cyber security solution providers as well as government stakeholders. The CTAG group has a need for a cybersecurity research team member who will provide support of real world threat analysis for the Energy Threat Analysis Center (ETAC), and other critical programs. The successful candidate will be a key member of the threat analysis team and collaborate with threat emulation team members, analysis and reporting researchers, power systems engineers, and the NLR cyber range team. Beyond ETAC, the candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of cybersecurity research efforts and develop experience with a wide range of virtualization, orchestration and threat emulation tools. Responsibilities:

• Create and support threat emulation plans in relation to current threat actor campaigns.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and deploy complex virtual environments including communications, power systems, hardware-in-the-loop and security technologies.
• Coordinate with NLR cyber range team to ensure virtual environment network connectivity, operation, and reliability.
• Assist analysis and reporting team in the creation of deliverables to appropriate sponsors.
• Create memos, hunting guides and other communication vehicles in support of the ETAC. Note: This position requires a Hybrid work arrangement, including regular in-person work at NLR's South Table Mountain Campus in Golden, CO, and is not eligible for 100% remote work arrangements. . Basic Qualifications Relevant Bachelor's Degree . Limited use and application of engineering principles, theories and concepts. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date. Additional Required Qualifications
• Linux system administration
• Experience with Docker configuration and administration including creation of Docker images.
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools
• Knowledge of Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity principles
• Programming in C/C++/Python/Go
• Knowledge of Industrial Control Systems protocols
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Deployment processes
• DOE Q or TS & SCI Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance at the DOE (Q) and SCI access or DoD (TS) and SCI level. SCI access

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