Plant Cyber Security Engineer

Position Description

X Energy, LLC is seeking a Plant Cyber Security Engineer responsible for the development and execution of Cyber Security Engineering strategies and activities in support of plant design and engineering teams. This role integrates the Cyber Security philosophy into the design of plant information and operational technology systems and is responsible for implementation and assessment of Cyber Security systems, supports the Cyber Security assessments of Xe-100 systems, and recommends solutions to Cyber Security issues.

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Responsibilities

• Lead strategic security relationships between internal resources and external entities to fully secure information, computer, network, and processing systems, including government, customers, vendors, and partner organizations.
• Apply industry experience to architect, develop, implement, maintain, and oversee cybersecurity tools and policies to protect X-energy business and plant operations information systems, including cloud governance & security.
• Where necessary, provide advanced support to help troubleshoot complex issues and architect new solutions.
• Lead advanced threat hunt operations using known adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures as well as indicators of attack to detect adversaries.
• Construct and exploit threat intelligence to detect, respond, and defeat advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Develop and produce reports on all activities and incidents to help maintain day-to-day status, develop, and report on trends, and provide focus and situational awareness on all issues.
• 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 (senior-level) information security analysis work.
• Develop and recommend plans to safeguard computer/server/network configurations and data files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
• Lead the performance and review of technical risk assessments and new and existing applications.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend systems and procedures to prevent, detect, containment, and correct data security breaches.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Education/Qualifications

• 15 plus years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, network security, or related experience.
• Must have direct knowledge and experience managing cybersecurity tools such as NDR, EDR, and SIEM.
• Previous work experience with Splunk is preferred.
• Previous work experience with Azure and AWS is highly beneficial.
• One or more of the following qualifications is required: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification), Certified Incident Handler GCIH, GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN), Global Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (GICSP) or equivalent.
• Experience with industrial control systems and operational technology is highly desired.
• Identity and Access Management technologies including Federation, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Cloud technologies to include AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps.
• Networking, Firewall, and software-defined networking.
• Integration of cybersecurity tools to support an Enterprise level Cybersecurity program.
• Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Orchestration to secure the environment.

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

Location: Rockville, MD
Work Site Expectations:  On-Site
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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