Lead Engineer Cyber Security-Generation

vst; Kentucky; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company seeks a senior cybersecurity leader to direct the strategic and technical cybersecurity program for generation. You will coordinate high-impact projects, set priorities, and influence policy and architectural decisions in a complex industrial setting.

Based in Perry, Ohio, the role requires 7–10 years in cybersecurity/ICS, strong networking expertise, and a proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity or ICS roles.
• Expert in ICS/OT environments, network security, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven record of leading major cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced certifications preferred (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH).
• Expert understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, NAT, firewalls, segmentation; industrial/air-gapped networks a plus.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation with PowerShell, JavaScript, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee implementation of cybersecurity architecture and lifecycle strategies.
• Lead response to high-severity threats and represent generation in enterprise incident response.
• Set standards for secure design and configuration for plant systems.
• Collaborate with senior plant management and enterprise IT leaders.
• Evaluate and recommend cybersecurity tools and vendors.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in controls and processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Scripting & automation

Education

Certifications (Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH)

Tools

PowerShell

JavaScript

Python

Job description

Job Summary

Provide strategic and technical leadership across the cybersecurity program for generation. Coordinate high-impact projects, set priorities, and influence cybersecurity policy and architectural decisions.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Define and oversee implementation of cybersecurity architecture and lifecycle strategies.
• Lead response to high-severity threats and represent generation in enterprise incident response.
• Set standards for secure design and configuration for plant systems.
• Collaborate with senior plant management and enterprise IT leaders.
• Evaluate and recommend cybersecurity tools and vendors.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in controls and processes.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity or ics roles.
• Expert in ics/ot environments, network security, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven record of leading major cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., Security+. Network+, CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred.
• Expert understanding of computer networking fundamentals, including tcp/ip, routing, switching, vlans, nat, firewalls, and segmentation. Experience with industrial or air-gapped networks is a plus.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation, particularly using powershell, javascript and/or python, to automate routine tasks, enforce security controls, and validate compliance is desired

Job Family

Information Technology

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Perry, Ohio

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