Cyber Security Specialist I

Zachry Group; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in the United States seeks a junior cyber security professional to support implementation and assessment activities for power plant upgrades and nuclear projects. You will help plan and prepare cyber security tasks for modifications at nuclear facilities.

Responsibilities include developing DA/CDA lists, CDA assessments, cyber security walkdowns, testing, and CSAT presentations; work with engineers to evaluate modifications that improve safety and reliability, with travel to client

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of experience in an engineering environment and knowledge of cyber security concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient with MS Office.
• Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain nuclear plant access; overtime and travel required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cyber security implementation and assessment activities for power plant upgrades and projects.
• Develop DA/CDA lists, CDA assessments, and conduct CSAT presentations.
• Develop design criteria documents, define scope, and select equipment for digital devices.
• Collaborate with engineers to evaluate proposed modifications improving plant safety and reliability.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

MS in Computer Science/CSIS/CE (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Individual will be relied upon to perform a variety of cyber security implementation and/or assessment activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects. The individual will assist with planning, organizing, and preparing all activities related to cyber security when modifications are made at nuclear power facilities. This includes the development of DA/CDA lists, CDA assessments, performance of cyber security walkdowns, cyber security testing, and Cyber Security Assessment Team (CSAT) presentations. The individual will become familiar with codes and standards applicable to the nuclear power industry as well as possess a working knowledge of applicable NRC regulations. Typical activities include developing specifications and/or modification packages, defining design scope, developing design criteria documents, identifying, and selecting equipment, and configuration and testing of digital devices. The individual must be able to work on project teams with other engineers to evaluate conditions as well as proposed modifications which will improve plant performance, safety, and reliability. The individual will receive close supervision on unusual or difficult problems and general review of all aspects of work.

Qualifications

• Education Required (minimum): BS in Computer Science or equivalent. Cyber Certifications with additional experience will also be considered.
• Experience Required (minimum): 0 to 2 years of experience in an engineering environment. Knowledge of cyber security concepts is required.
• Other Required Qualifications (minimum): All applicants must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and can effectively present technical topics. Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.) and competency in software applications for email and databases. Effective time management skills are required. Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access is required. Successful candidate will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures and processes. Overtime work is required. Travel is required to client sites with occasional periods of field/office work.
• Desired Qualifications: MS in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Engineering. Holds a current qualification to write cyber security assessments (e.g., Cyber Security Specialist (CSS)) with an existing licensed nuclear facility. Currently badged and is a member of a critical group of an existing licensed nuclear facility.