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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 cost-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.
The National Laboratory of the Rockies’ (NLR) cybersecurity research is strengthening our grid against tomorrow's threats. This position supports the laboratory's Energy Threat Analysis Center (ETAC) with research efforts that includes but may not be limited to:
Cyber-physical vulnerabilities (e.g., energy systems, industrial control systems, distributed energy systems)
Threat modeling and implementation of adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) using state-of-the-art modeling and simulation tools
This internship will include exposure to cybersecurity subject matter experts across the Department of Energy laboratory complex, and private industry utility experts.
Responsibilities for this internship will include but may not be limited to:
Develop attack scenarios within a modeled utility environment
Use open-source tools to create system models used to validate the effectiveness of adversarial TTPs
Contribute to the software development efforts of the NLR Cyber Range
Collaborate with NLR research staff to develop AI tools and processes to accelerate research and understand AI’s impact on electricity systems
Analyze cybersecurity artifacts within test environments to assess adversarial scenarios
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
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* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Government Access Controlled Systems – US Citizenship
Eligibility requirements: This position will require access to sensitive information, Government facilities, and/or Government information systems restricted to individuals with US citizenship. Only applicants that are US Citizens at the time of application will be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications include:
Must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor’s or master’s program in computer science, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, or related major; or be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in one of these fields
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Linux or Windows
Demonstrated experience with coding or scripting with Python
Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity concepts
Strong communication skills to present and document findings with NLR researchers
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a master’s program; or currently enrolled in a PhD program in in Computer science, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, or related major
Vulnerability analysis and reverse engineering experience i.e. hardware/software/network
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with power systems
Participation in CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program
Prior experience with DOD/DOE/National Labs
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The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
* Based on eligibility rules
NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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