Senior Nuclear Cyber Security Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Remote; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is expanding its Nuclear Power Group in the United States and seeks an experienced I&C Engineer with expertise in nuclear cyber security. The role emphasizes applying US cyber security rules and NEI guidance to critical digital assets within nuclear plants and SMR projects.

Responsibilities include CDA determinations, networked device configurations, and supporting software/hardware installations while aligning with cyber security controls and plant documentation.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in design engineering for process control systems and general understanding of Cyber Security topics and I&C Systems.
• PE license preferred, but not required.
• Basic understanding of cyber security, the concept of a cyber security operation center and knowledge of networks are essential.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing Critical Digital Asset (CDA) determinations and assessments for technical accuracy.
• Addressing related plant corrective actions and notifications.
• Confirming the configuration of devices installed at the site based on network diagrams and system documentation.
• Supporting installation of software and hardware on plant digital systems.
• Performing tasks for changing device settings to implement cyber security controls.
• Performing technical supports requested by the Digital Engineering and Cyber Security supervisors.
• Performing other tasks as related to Cyber Security.

Skills

Nuclear cybersecurity

I&C engineering

Cyber security basics

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited BS in engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is expanding its Nuclear Power Group in the United States and seeks an experienced I&C Engineer with expertise in nuclear cyber security. The role emphasizes applying US cyber security rules and NEI guidance to critical digital assets within nuclear plants and SMR projects.

Responsibilities include CDA determinations, networked device configurations, and supporting software/hardware installations while aligning with cyber security controls and plant documentation.