Energy Security Researcher – Threats and Vulnerabilities

GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company

. Develop repeatable and traceable AI-supported methods to collect, classify, evaluate and consolidate open-source threat information relevant to critical energy infrastructure .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeOslo • NorwayMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing AI-supported methods for threat assessment and vulnerability analysis within critical energy infrastructure. Proficient in synthesizing complex information into actionable threat pictures and communicating findings effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Threat Assessment DevelopmentAI-Supported PrototypingOpen-Source Information EvaluationSecurity Risk AssessmentCritical Infrastructure Understanding

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Hard Skills

Threat AnalysisVulnerability AssessmentSource CriticismInformation SynthesisNatural Language ProcessingAnalytical MethodologyDecision-Relevant CommunicationSecurity Clearance EligibilityEnergy Systems KnowledgeCase Study Validation

Soft Skills

Collaborative WorkClear CommunicationSound JudgementAnalytical ThinkingMethodical Approach

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsDigital MethodsInformation Extraction ToolsMonitoring SystemsData Analysis Software

Industry Keywords

Critical Energy InfrastructureThreat ActorsAttack VectorsEnergy Transportation SystemsPower ProductionOil and Gas ProductionSecurity and Intelligence AnalysisPolitical ScienceInternational RelationsStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop repeatable and traceable AI-supported methods to collect, classify, evaluate and consolidate open-source threat information relevant to critical energy infrastructure
Establish threat pictures describing relevant threat actors, capabilities, intent, possible targets, attack vectors and plausible scenarios
Translate threat pictures into input for security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments and decisions on protective security and resilience measures
Develop methods for identifying physical, digital, operational and organisational vulnerabilities in power production, oil and gas production, or energy transportation systems
Develop and test AI-supported prototypes for continuous monitoring, source evaluation, information extraction, traceability and threat-picture updates
Validate methods and tools through case studies with energy companies, authorities and other stakeholders
Translate research results into concepts and requirements for future DNV assurance services
Document and communicate methods, assumptions, uncertainty and results through reports, publications and presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

A MSc/PhD or relevant experience in intelligence, security, political science or international relations with a specialization in security and intelligence analysis, or an equivalent relevant discipline
Candidates with a technical or energy-systems degree must have documented additional competence in threat or intelligence analysis
Documented experience in collecting, evaluating and synthesising open-source information to develop threat assessments or threat pictures, supported by strong source criticism
Experience assessing threat actors, capabilities, intent, targets, attack vectors and scenarios, and managing source quality and uncertainty
Experience using threat assessments as input to security risk assessment, vulnerability analysis or decisions on protective security and resilience measures
Good understanding of critical infrastructure and the power system is an advantage
Practical experience using AI, natural language processing or similar digital methods to analyse open-source information is an advantage
Analytical and methodical, with strong source criticism and sound judgement when information is incomplete or uncertain
Able to synthesise complex information into a clear, structured and decision-relevant threat picture
Collaborative and able to work across security, risk, energy-system and data-science disciplines
Clear written and verbal communicator in English
Norwegian language skills are an advantage
5-10 years relevant experience
Relevant background checks will be conducted
Eligibility for security clearance in Norway may be required
Candidates must share all relevant information during the recruitment process
Background check verification is a condition of any offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to shape methods and technologies for future DNV assurance services in energy security and resilience
Applied research in close collaboration with energy companies, authorities and academic partners
The opportunity to develop methods and tools with direct relevance to critical infrastructure security
An interdisciplinary and international research environment
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunities for professional development