Cyber Security Specialist II

Framatome North America; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Education reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Framatome North America is seeking a cybersecurity-focused engineer to formulate strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with IT and Engineering to secure operations.

You will draft security policies, support sales with technical demos, and lead responses to RFPs while traveling as needed to implement and train across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of cyber security concepts and best practices.
• Good technical and analytical skills in a cyber security context.
• Familiarity with cyber security tools, software, and methodologies.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to mentor and drive for results.
• Experience with Operational Technologies/Industrial Control Systems security preferred.
• IT and Cyber Security certifications (e.g., Network+, Security+, CISSP, CISA, GSEC, GISCP) or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Formulate cyber strategies to meet evolving requirements.
• Ensure compliance with security standards.
• Collaborate with IT and Engineering to integrate security and address vulnerabilities.
• Develop and update security policies and protocols.
• Draft white papers and technical articles for growth initiatives.
• Support Sales through demos, trade shows, and customer visits.
• Lead technical responses to RFPs & RFIs.
• Travel as required to implement, train, and support.
• Maintain cyber risk register.
• Coordinate incident response with Global and Framatome CERT.
• Lead security audits and assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Deliver security awareness programs.
• Translate needs into execution plans with technical teams.
• Define business requirements for digital portfolio and product ownership.
• Coordinate change management for tool adoption.
• Monitor emerging technologies.
• Project manage small teams implementing technical initiatives in manufacturing

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Mentoring & leadership

Communication with staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS

Tools

Cybersecurity tools & methodologies

Job description

Why This Role Is Critical

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day

• Formulate cyber strategies to best meet evolving technological requirements.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory security standards.
• Collaborate with IT and Engineering teams to integrate security practices and address vulnerabilities.
• Assist in the development and updating of security policies and protocols.
• Draft white papers and other technical articles to support company growth initiatives.
• Support Sales through demos, trade shows, and customer visits.
• Lead technical responses to RFPs & RFIs.
• Travel as required to implement, train, and support.

• Maintain cyber risk register
• Coordinate incident response with Global and Framatome Inc. CERT
• Leads security audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory security standards.
• Deliver security awareness programs.
• Partners with technical teams to translate needs into execution plans.
• Defines business requirements and success criteria for digital portfolio and product ownership.
• Coordinate change management for tool adoption.
• Develop and update security policies and protocols
• Monitor emerging technologies.
• Project manage small teams implementing technical initiatives in manufacturing

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of cyber security concepts and best practices.
• Good technical and analytical skills, particularly in a cyber security context.
• Familiarity with a range of cyber security tools, software, and methodologies.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to mentor and drive for results.
• Experience working with and securing Operational Technologies/Industrial Control Systems and associated computing environments, preferred.
• IT and Cyber Security certifications such as: Network+, Security+, CISSP, CISA, GSEC, GISCP, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with all levels of staff and management, vendors and customers.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $94,000 - $127,000, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE810AppendixA).