Nuclear Cyber Security Engineer (Fully Remote)

Job title: Nuclear Cyber Security Engineer (Fully Remote) in Rockville, MD at Actalent
Company: Actalent
Job description: *PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN NUCLEAR SPACE NEEDED*Actalent is hiring a fully remote Cyber Engineer for a client in the Nuclear Industry. Position is full time, and offers PTO, benefits, etc. This position offers a great quality of life with no long hours, travel, or on-call demands, providing an opportunity to design and build systems in a growing organization expanding into the construction of nuclear facilities. Please apply with an updated resume that reflects the skills and qualifications below.Job DescriptionThis position leads the development and execution of cyber security engineering strategies and activities in support of a nuclear facility/plant design and engineering teams. This role integrates the cyber security philosophy into the design of nuclear plant information and operational technology systems and is responsible for the implementation and assessment of cyber security systems.Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of core tasks and responsibilities without close supervision and extensive latitude for independent judgment.
• Lead strategic security relationships between internal resources and external entities, including government, customers, vendors, and partner organizations.
• Apply industry expertise to architect, develop, implement, maintain, and oversee cybersecurity tools and policies.
• Provide advanced support to troubleshoot complex issues and architect new solutions.
• Lead advanced threat hunt operations using known adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Develop and produce reports on all activities and incidents to maintain day-to-day status and provide situational awareness.
• Identify and remediate control weaknesses.
• Review data with firewall administrators, engineering, system administrators, and other appropriate groups to determine the risk of security events.
• Perform complex information security analysis work.
• Develop and recommend plans to safeguard computer/server/network configurations and data files.
• Lead the performance and review of technical risk assessments and new and existing applications.
• Develop and implement systems and procedures to prevent, detect, contain, and correct data security breaches.

Essential Skills

• Nuclear digital design experience
• Experience with Industrial Control System (ICS)
• Operational Technology (OT) experience
• Automation expertise
• Knowledge of NEI 08-09, RG 5.71, NIST 800-82, 10 CFR 7354
• 15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, network security, or related fields
• Expert knowledge and experience managing cybersecurity tools such as NDR, EDR, and SIEM
• Experience with Splunk, Azure, and AWS

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a similar technical degree
• Advanced certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)
• Experience with nuclear cyber security regulations
• One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISA, GCIH, GPEN, Global Industrial Cybersecurity Professional
• Experience with Identity and Access Management technologies including Federation, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Experience with cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps
• Knowledge of Networking, Firewall, and software-defined networking
• Experience integrating cybersecurity tools to support an Enterprise level Cybersecurity program
• Skills in leveraging AI, ML, and Orchestration to secure the environment

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $76.00 - $80.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2025.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.
Expected salary: $76 - 80 per hour
Location: Rockville, MD
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