Adversarial Cybersecurity Researcher

Job overview

The Adversarial Cybersecurity Researcher is an onsite role located in Golden, CO, with an annual salary range of $120,400 - $216,700. This position supports the Cybersecurity Research Center in developing tools and methods to secure the nation's energy infrastructure. This role exists to conduct applied research at the intersection of cybersecurity and energy systems. It contributes to the laboratory's mission by performing threat emulation, adversarial experimentation, and vulnerability assessments to enhance the resilience of cyber-physical systems.

What you'll do

• Lead adversarial research initiatives, design and execute complex adversary-defender studies, develop cybersecurity research tools, extend threat modeling methodologies, conduct vulnerability assessments, and mentor junior staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

golden co

cybersecurity

research

adversarial

threat emulation

energy systems

security clearance

doe

high salary

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, pension, 403(b) with match, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires DOE security clearance; involves high-fidelity cyber range experimentation.

About the employer

National Laboratory of the Rockies is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.