Cyber Security Specialist I - Intern

Zachry Group; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a cybersecurity professional to support power plant upgrades and new projects. The role involves planning and performing cyber security activities at nuclear facilities, including walkdowns, assessments, and testing.

Responsibilities include developing design criteria, selecting equipment, and coordinating with engineers to ensure safe, reliable plant performance. Travel to client sites is required and some overtime is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent; cyber certifications with additional experience considered.
• 0-2 years of experience in an engineering environment; knowledge of cyber security concepts required.
• MS in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Engineering preferred; CSS or similar certification/badges valued.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proficient with MS Office; able to pass security and drug screening; unescorted nuclear plant access required.
• Overtime, travel to client sites; relocation not available.

Responsibilities

• Perform cyber security implementation and assessment activities for power plant upgrades or new projects.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and preparing cyber security activities for modifications at nuclear facilities.
• Develop CDA/DA lists, perform CDA assessments, conduct cyber security walkdowns and CSAT presentations.
• Create specifications, design criteria documents, and select equipment for digital device testing and configuration.
• Present technical topics clearly to project teams and collaborate with engineers to evaluate modifications.

Skills

Cyber security concepts

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

MS in Computer Science / Computer Information Systems / Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

PowerPoint

Email software

Database software

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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. as well as 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.

Posting Requirements

This posting will be available from the Posted Date to the Removal Date period. Resumes received after the Removal Date (noted above) will not be considered.

Note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position