Cyber Defense Operations Researcher
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
About this role
The Cyber Defense Operations Researcher will join the Cybersecurity Research Center at the National Laboratory of the Rockies to advance research at the intersection of cybersecurity, energy systems, and national resilience. The role focuses on developing scientific foundations, tools, and methods to secure energy infrastructure and supports high-fidelity experiments using the laboratory’s cyber range. Candidates will work with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to publishable research and sponsor-ready deliverables.
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San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
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Technology
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Chief Technology Officer
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$98k – $211k
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