**Posting Title** Cybersecurity Engineering I/II . **Location** CO - Golden . **Position Type** Regular . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **Working at NLR** NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. 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** The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is seeking a talented Cybersecurity Engineer to join the Computational Science Center (CSC) Advanced Computing Operations (ACO) group. This candidate must have an interest in making a difference in the world by helping to envision, develop, deploy, monitor, maintain, and analyze security posture and defense in an environment that supports a variety of applications and data-sharing platforms related to advancing integrated energy system technologies and markets. This candidate will work to ensure information security is built into and maintained for systems deployed in and by the laboratory's Advanced Computing Operation Group. The ideal candidate excels at building relationships with project teams, effectively communicating complex security concepts in a clear and approachable manner. They are proactive and persistent in following up to ensure security best practices are implemented and maintained, with a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving. A strong sense of initiative and the ability to manage multiple priorities while fostering a culture of security across diverse teams are essential for success in this role. In this position, you'll join a tight‑knit team that implements systems security and configures the security posture of the platforms ACO oversees-spanning AWS, HPC, OpenStack, and purpose‑built environments. You'll script and automate controls, produce security artifacts (screenshots, log exports), and monitor vulnerabilities across servers, networks, web applications, and cloud services. You'll collaborate daily with developers, researchers, and system administrators to ensure appropriate security controls are considered at every stage of a project. + Implement and harden security controls across heterogeneous environments; configure platform/security guardrails and verify enforcement. + Script and automate security tasks using Bash and Python to meet control requirements (e.g., log collection, config checks, patch workflows). + Monitor vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation with engineering teams across multiple platforms (servers, networks, web apps, cloud). + Analyze logs using SIEM/log tools and produce meaningful reporting for stakeholders. + Implement new capabilities required by DOE to enhance cybersecurity on ACO-managed systems. + Partner closely with NLR Cyber Security, HPC Operations SAs, and Cloud Engineers; communicate clearly and confidently across diverse user and stakeholder groups. You will need to develop a good rapport and work closely with the NLR Cyber Security group, HPC Operations systems administrators and Cloud engineers. . **Basic Qualifications** Level I: Relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories and concepts in specific field. Limited knowledge of related IS practices and standards. Good analytical and problem solving skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Basic programming and/or maintenance ability with various computer software programs and information systems. Level II: Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. General knowledge and application of standards, principles, concepts and techniques in specific field. Some understanding of related IS practices and standards. Skilled in analytical techniques and practices, and problem solving. Skilled in written and verbal communication. Intermediate programming ability with various computer