Nuclear Security Analyst II

Cybersecurity Jobs; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Nuclear Security Analyst II to support the planning, development, and implementation of security projects at the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, IA (onsite).

The role focuses on tactical training, drill development and oversight, and updating training materials while ensuring documentation stays current and regulatory requirements are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of security experience.
• Nuclear experience: 2+ years.
• Supervisory/management experience: 2+ years.
• Nuclear-specific CFR knowledge related to plant access/fitness for duty, dosimetry, and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex security work using advanced knowledge, procedures, and criteria across a range of security tasks.
• Maintain familiarity with regulatory requirements and procedures to support compliance of security programs.
• Ensure security equipment maintenance records are retained per security plan commitments.
• Implement and monitor a security system maintenance program, including maintenance for all security equipment.
• Track and trend security system performance to meet program commitments.
• Review and implement contractor and employee access authorization and/or fitness for duty programs.
• Provide technical direction to less experienced security analysts.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Grad / GED

Associate’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support employees and their eligible family members. Join a team supporting important work at the Duane Arnold Energy Center, including site security training and restart readiness activities.

What you’ll do

The Nuclear Security Analyst II position supports the planning, development, and implementation of security projects for the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, IA (onsite). The role focuses on tactical training, drill development and oversight, training material updates, coaching, and keeping required training documentation current. You will also support corrective actions and program enhancements tied to security training and regulatory requirements.

• Perform complex security work using advanced knowledge, techniques, procedures, and criteria across a range of security tasks
• Maintain familiarity with regulatory requirements and business unit procedures to support compliance of security programs, processes, and procedures
• Ensure security equipment maintenance records are retained in accordance with security plan commitments
• Implement and monitor a security system maintenance program, including corrective and preventive maintenance for all security equipment
• Track and trend security system performance to ensure results remain within program commitments
• Review, recommend, and implement contractor and employee access authorization and/or fitness for duty programs
• Provide technical direction to less experienced security analysts
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

What you bring

• High School Grad / GED
• Associate’s or Equivalent Experience
• 4+ years of experience
• Nuclear Experience: 2+ years
• Supervisor/Management Experience: 2+ years
• Nuclear specific requirements based on education and experience:
  • With Associate’s, security or law enforcement experience: 5+ years
  • With High School Diploma/GED, security or law enforcement experience: 8+ years

Additional nuclear-specific expectations

• Military training may be considered equivalent to degree
• Experience with Code of Federal Regulations as it applies to nuclear plant access/fitness for duty, dosimetry, and training requirements
• Nuclear specific preference: Security supervisory experience (2+ years)
• Relevant experience supporting security training programs, performance-based drills, curriculum or lesson-plan development, or instructional activities is preferred