Cyber-Physical Security Engineer

Job overview

The Cyber-Physical Security Engineer role is hybrid in Birmingham, AL, with in-person office reporting at least three days per week (12 days per month). Compensation is not specified. The role supports Southern Company’s Research & Development, specifically Grid Operations and Planning Research. The engineer supports cyber-physical security research for transmission and distribution systems by modeling and analyzing power-system and cyber data, identifying threats and vulnerabilities, and developing mitigation approaches. The work also supports deployment and evaluation of emerging technologies.

What you'll do

• Support cyber-physical security projects through power-system and cyber modeling, simulation, and analysis
• identify and characterize threats and vulnerabilities
• develop mitigation approaches
• use data and analytics tools to model normal power-system and cyber activity and identify anomalous events
• support projects and, over time, lead efforts to deploy and evaluate emerging technologies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cyber-physical security engineer

birmingham al

4p consulting

hybrid

grid operations

transmission and distribution

cybersecurity research

power systems

modeling and simulation

intrusion detection

risk assessment

machine learning

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical coverage, 401(k), disability benefits, paid time off, mentorship, and training opportunities.

Why this role

The posting describes a long-term assignment estimated at five years. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; an advanced degree is strongly preferred. Intrusion detection, risk assessment frameworks, and data analytics including machine learning are required experience areas.

About the employer

4P Consulting Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.