Nuclear Cyber Security Engineer (Fully Remote)

Actalent; Rockville (MD); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Nuclear Cyber Security Engineer to lead cybersecurity strategies for a nuclear facility. This fully remote position requires extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in the nuclear sector, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The role involves developing security systems, leading threat operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, network security, or related fields.
• Expert knowledge and experience managing cybersecurity tools.
• Experience with nuclear cyber security regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of core tasks and responsibilities with independent judgment.
• Develop and implement systems to prevent, detect, and correct data security breaches.
• Identify and remediate control weaknesses.

Skills

Nuclear digital design experience

Industrial Control System (ICS)

Operational Technology (OT)

Automation expertise

Knowledge of NEI 08-09, RG 5.71, NIST 800-82, 10 CFR 73.54

Cybersecurity tools management

Splunk

Azure

AWS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Advanced certifications (CISSP, CISM)

Tools

NDR

EDR

SIEM

Docker

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

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• PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN NUCLEAR SPACE NEEDED* Actalent is hiring a fully remote Cyber Engineer for a client in the Nuclear Industry. Position is full time, and offers PTO, benefits, etc. This position offers a great quality of life with no long hours, travel, or on-call demands, providing an opportunity to design and build systems in a growing organization expanding into the construction of nuclear facilities. Please apply with an updated resume that reflects the skills and qualifications below.

Job Description

This position leads the development and execution of cyber security engineering strategies and activities in support of a nuclear facility/plant design and engineering teams. This role integrates the cyber security philosophy into the design of nuclear plant information and operational technology systems and is responsible for the implementation and assessment of cyber security systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of core tasks and responsibilities without close supervision and extensive latitude for independent judgment.
• Lead strategic security relationships between internal resources and external entities, including government, customers, vendors, and partner organizations.
• Apply industry expertise to architect, develop, implement, maintain, and oversee cybersecurity tools and policies.
• Provide advanced support to troubleshoot complex issues and architect new solutions.
• Lead advanced threat hunt operations using known adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Develop and produce reports on all activities and incidents to maintain day-to-day status and provide situational awareness.
• Identify and remediate control weaknesses.
• Review data with firewall administrators, engineering, system administrators, and other appropriate groups to determine the risk of security events.
• Perform complex information security analysis work.
• Develop and recommend plans to safeguard computer/server/network configurations and data files.
• Lead the performance and review of technical risk assessments and new and existing applications.
• Develop and implement systems and procedures to prevent, detect, contain, and correct data security breaches.

Essential Skills

• Nuclear digital design experience
• Experience with Industrial Control System (ICS)
• Operational Technology (OT) experience
• Automation expertise
• Knowledge of NEI 08-09, RG 5.71, NIST 800-82, 10 CFR 73.54
• 15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, network security, or related fields
• Expert knowledge and experience managing cybersecurity tools such as NDR, EDR, and SIEM
• Experience with Splunk, Azure, and AWS

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a similar technical degree
• Advanced certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)
• Experience with nuclear cyber security regulations
• One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISA, GCIH, GPEN, Global Industrial Cybersecurity Professional
• Experience with Identity and Access Management technologies including Federation, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Experience with cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps
• Knowledge of Networking, Firewall, and software-defined networking
• Experience integrating cybersecurity tools to support an Enterprise level Cybersecurity program
• Skills in leveraging AI, ML, and Orchestration to secure the environment

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $76.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be specific to elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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