Cybersecurity Analyst, Advanced

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a Cybersecurity Analyst to join the IT team, focusing on advanced red team operations and adversary-based security testing. You will simulate real-world threats, emulating nation-state actors and APT tradecraft, to strengthen defenses across networks, systems, and cloud environments.

You will work with SOC and engineering teams to close detection gaps, contribute to purple team exercises, and produce actionable reports for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or
• Master's degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in red team assessments and penetration tests.
• Conduct internal and external penetration testing across networks, systems, applications, cloud environments, APIs, and wireless infrastructure.
• Execute advanced red team operations, including adversary emulation aligned with MITRE ATT&CK techniques.
• Simulate real world threats, including nation state actors and advanced persistent threat (APT) tradecraft.
• Identify gaps in detection, response, and defensive posture through realistic attack chains and multistage operations.
• Collaborate with blue teams during purple team exercises to enhance detection logic, response capabilities, and SOC effectiveness.
• Support cybersecurity system maintenance, upgrades, incident response activities, and threat hunting.
• Coordinate tabletop incident response exercises and cybersecurity decision making scenarios.
• Produce detailed technical reports and executive level summaries with clear remediation guidance.
• Present results to internal stakeholders and customers in a clear, actionable format.
• Serve as a technical lead for zero day vulnerability response efforts, including rapid analysis and mitigation strategy development.
• Assist in developing and refining cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and playbooks based on offensive testing outcomes.

Skills

Red team

Penetration testing

Adversary emulation

MITRE ATT&CK

Threat hunting

Scripting

Active Directory

Linux

Windows

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Master's degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Red team tools

Job description

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Analyst to join the Information Technology (IT) team and support the mission of delivering exceptional cybersecurity services. This position places a strong focus on advanced red team operations and adversary based security testing. The Cybersecurity Analyst will operate in a technically diverse environment conducting advanced red team engagements across enterprise systems, networks, applications, and supporting infrastructure. This role requires technical knowledge in operating systems, networking, Active Directory, application security, and scripting to simulate real-world adversaries and identify opportunities for improving organizational defenses. The successful candidate will help strengthen the organization's security posture through penetration testing, adversary emulation, threat-led red team operations, and coordinated purple team exercises that validate and improve defensive capabilities. The analyst will partner with the Security Operations Center (SOC), incident response, and engineering teams to pinpoint detection gaps, refine security monitoring, and assist with vulnerability and zero-day response. This individual will collaborate with internal customers, IT teams, defensive security teams, and government stakeholders to ensure successful execution of security assessments, adversary emulation activities, and realistic attack simulations across the Program.

Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and participate in red team assessments and penetration tests
• Conduct internal and external penetration testing across networks, systems, applications, cloud environments, APIs, and wireless infrastructure
• Execute advanced red team operations, including adversary emulation aligned with MITRE ATT&CK techniques
• Simulate real world threats, including nation state actors and advanced persistent threat (APT) tradecraft
• Identify gaps in detection, response, and defensive posture through realistic attack chains and multistage operations
• Collaborate with blue teams during purple team exercises to enhance detection logic, response capabilities, and SOC effectiveness
• Support cybersecurity system maintenance, upgrades, incident response activities, and threat hunting
• Coordinate stakeholders during tabletop incident response exercises and cybersecurity decision making scenarios
• Produce detailed technical reports and executive level summaries with clear remediation guidance
• Present results to internal stakeholders and customers in a clear, actionable format
• Serve as a technical lead for zero day vulnerability response efforts, including rapid analysis and mitigation strategy development
• Assist in developing and refining cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and playbooks based on offensive testing outcomes
• Support government directed cybersecurity data calls, ensuring timely and accurate reporting

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and offensive security methodologies.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational capabilities.
• Robust troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple locations.
• Penetration testing or red team experience.
• Knowledge of networking protocols.
• Experience with Active Directory.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows environments.
• Scripting experience.
• Familiarity with red team tools and frameworks.
• Ability to deliver clear presentations and produce well-structured technical documentation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$86,100.00 - $134,600.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.