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National Laboratory of the Rockies

Cybersecurity Engineer

Posted 9 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
84K-181K Annually
Expert/Leader
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
84K-181K Annually
Expert/Leader
Manages and tunes cybersecurity tools, including Splunk, SIEM, SOAR, firewalls, endpoint security, vulnerability detection, and cloud monitoring platforms. Designs and deploys secure on-premises and cloud environments, develops automation and integrations, leads security testing and infrastructure projects, and maintains technical documentation and procedures. The role also guides security policy decisions, supports cybersecurity operations, and leads initiatives improving automation, visibility, incident response, and security awareness.
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Posting TitleCybersecurity Engineer

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LocationRemote

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Position TypeRegular

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Hours Per Week40

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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 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.

Job Description
  • Manages, troubleshoots, and tunes cybersecurity tools and sensors, such as log aggregation (SIEM), automation/orchestration (SOAR), analysis, enrichment, alerting, and forensic data retention systems.

  • Selects, tests, deploys, and tunes new on-premises and cloud-based technical environments that support infrastructure visibility, analysis, automation, and secure data retention. 

  • Guides policy decisions and/or manages security policies and related configurations for distributed security tools such as firewalls, endpoint detection and response suites, vulnerability detection tools, and cloud-based monitoring, protection, and incident response tools. 

  • Develops content that enables cybersecurity personnel to take maximum advantage of existing tool capabilities, including workflows, integrations, and automated tasks. 

  • Leads, designs, and performs infrastructure, application, and network tests and exercises to determine the efficacy of security defense strategies and tools. 

  • Leads Information Technology Services project teams to integrate distributed network and endpoint security products with cybersecurity enrichment and analysis platforms and system management tools. 

  • Creates and maintains architectural documentation and operational procedures that describe the scope, purpose, configuration, use, and maintenance of the cybersecurity operations tools and environments.

  • Leads projects (as assigned or independently) that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of NLR’s cybersecurity program, including but not limited to workflow improvements, automation expansion, management tool enhancements, program or NLR strategic initiatives, and user awareness training.

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Basic QualificationsRelevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Applies extensive IS expertise in specific field and has full knowledge of related disciplines. Evaluates new hardware, software, systems tools and applications and makes procurement recommendations. Excellent leadership and project management skills. Skilled in analytical techniques, practices and problem solving. Extensive programming and architecture abilities with various computer software programs and information systems.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

Training specific experience or training/certifications with Splunk administration is required.

DOE L/Q

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L/Q Security Clearance.

Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE O 472.2A for additional information.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience includes at least seven years in an Information Technology role working specifically in security engineering, or a role that includes significant time performing security engineering (tool selection, installation, and maintenance)
  • One or more professional security and/or systems engineering certifications, such as GIAC (SANS) certifications, Security+, CISSP, or training evidencing effort to attain future certification
  • Technical background in multiple disciplines, including experience with: Windows and Linux server and workstation system administration; TCP/IP networking concepts, Bash command-line expertise, network protocols and architecture; security measures/defense-in-depth
  • Experience managing, and troubleshooting both network- and host-based security tools and significant infrastructure (ex. SIEM, IDS, IPS, full packet capture) in a production (live) environment
  • Subject matter expertise in cybersecurity engineering; understands how to select and tune tools to provide analysts with best value visibility and response
  • Experience dealing with common cyber security concepts and threats and describing them to others
  • Intermediate scripting/programming ability with various languages, preferably Python, in support of security orchestration and automation
  • Technology-specific experience or training/certifications with Splunk SIEM and Cortex XSOAR (formerly Demisto) is a plus
  • Understanding of cloud security architecture, event collection and aggregation a plus

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: IT Professional IV / Annual Salary Range: $100,400 - $180,700

Job Profile: IT Professional III / Annual Salary Range: $83,600 - $150,500

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.

Benefits SummaryBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

* Based on eligibility rules

Badging RequirementNLR 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 required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

Drug Free Workplace

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.

Submission Guidelines

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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Equal Opportunity Employer

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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