Manager IT - Nuclear Cyber Midwest

Constellation; Byron Township (IL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation is seeking a senior Cyber Security leader to oversee operations for Clean Energy Centers including Quad Cities, Dresden, and Byron. The role requires on-site presence at least three days weekly and involves managing resources, budgets, and strategy to ensure NRC-compliant security programs.

You will lead a team of analysts and engineers, drive incident response, audits, and continuous improvement while aligning with IT partners and business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in Cyber Security Operations and incident response.
• Understanding of NRC regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading IT security teams and projects; PMP is preferred for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Cyber Security Analysts and Engineers in security operations.
• Ensure compliance with NRC regulations and support audits.
• Manage budgets and resource planning for security projects and programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with business and IT partners.
• Plan and manage security projects from scoping to delivery.

Skills

Cyber Security Ops

Federal Regulatory Compliance

SIEM Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $153,900 to $171,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

This position will be covering the Clean Energy Centers at Quad Cities, Dresden and Byron. This position will be required to be onsite at least 3 days a week or as operations demand. Plan and manage resources, finances, scope and services for the IT Cyber Security team supporting these Clean Energy Centers. Provide Cyber Security support to site cyber security plan and compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations. Establish, maintain and enhance relationships with clients. Participate in developing and implementing strategy/policy. Support cyber security long term assess management projects and other large-scale initiatives as appropriate.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

• Evaluate performance and provide coaching for IT personnel. Participate in career development and succession planning processes. Promote diversity and foster teamwork, collaboration, and a learning organization. Provide input on development and retention processes for IT employees.
• Lead a team of Cyber Security Analysts and Engineers in providing cyber security operations support and ensuring compliance with applicable NRC regulations.
• Support internal and external security audits and inspections.
• Maintain cyber defensive infrastructure equipment and associated processes and procedures.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance relationships with business and IT partners.
• Lead and manage IT projects and associated system integrators to deliver projects of medium to high complexity.
• Lead and manage IT staff and resources in accordance with IT Business Plan.
• Maintain current business knowledge/acumen, including application of technology solutions to deliver business results.
• Operate utilizing standard processes as defined within the Management Model where applicable.
• Oversee process improvement efforts and ensure adoption of standard processes and procedures that deliver sustainable top quartile cost and performance levels.
• Plan and manage scope, schedule, and budget for defined deliverables in accordance with IT project management standards. For operations/application maintenance: Plan and manage to defined service level agreements at agreed upon budgets.
• Prepare and manage budget for area of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, in lieu of bachelor's degree an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience managing budgets for functional area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of business practices and processes related to role
• Experience leading and managing IT projects or sub teams and knowledge of IT project management
• Ability to effectively convey complex technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences including investigators, senior management, team members and others
• Appropriate technical skills: Cyber Security Operations, Federal Regulatory Compliance, SIEM Monitoring and Operations. PMP certification preferred for specific roles as per guidelines established by the IT Project Management Office.
• Experience leading and managing technical projects and personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving and independent decision making
• Experience within Nuclear Operations and NRC Compliance Support.