Cyber Security Specialist IV

Zachry Group•Perry, OH

About The Position

Position Synopsis : Individual will be relied upon to perform a variety of cyber security implementation and/or assessment activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects. The individual will assist with planning, organizing, and preparing all activities related to cyber security when modifications are made at nuclear power facilities. This includes the development of DA/CDA lists, CDA assessments, performance of cyber security walkdowns, cyber security testing, and Cyber Security Assessment Team (CSAT) presentations. The individual will become familiar with codes and standards applicable to the nuclear power industry as well as possess a working knowledge of applicable NRC regulations. Typical activities include developing specifications and/or modification packages, defining design scope, developing design criteria documents, identifying, and selecting equipment, and configuration and testing of digital devices. The individual must be able to work on project teams with other engineers to evaluate conditions as well as proposed modifications which will improve plant performance, safety, and reliability. The individual will receive close supervision on unusual or difficult problems and general review of all aspects of work.

Requirements

BS in Computer Science or equivalent. Cyber Certifications with additional experience will also be considered.
Minimum 10 years of experience in an engineering environment.
Knowledge of cyber security concepts in the nuclear industry is required.
3 years of experience at a working nuclear plant with plant systems training specific to the site.
Proficient in performing cyber documentation for critical digital assets.
Capable of being responsible and leading cyber work for associated design engineering projects.
Leading and representing ZNE at CSATs and project team meetings involving cyber decisions and deliverables.
Has performed cyber security walkdowns during implementation phase of projects.
Has previously held a Cyber Security Specialist (CSS) qualification at a nuclear facility.
All applicants must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and can effectively present technical topics.
Proficient with Microsoft Office software; Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc. as well as competency in software applications for email and databases.
Effective time management skills are required.
Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access is required.
Successful candidate will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures and processes.
Overtime work is required.
Travel is required to client sites with occasional periods of field/office work.

Nice To Haves

MS in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Engineering.
Holds a current qualification to write cyber security assessments [e.g., Cyber Security Specialist (CSS)] with an existing licensed nuclear facility.
Currently badged and is a member of a critical group of an existing licensed nuclear facility.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, organizing, and preparing all activities related to cyber security when modifications are made at nuclear power facilities.
Development of DA/CDA lists
CDA assessments
Performance of cyber security walkdowns
Cyber security testing
Cyber Security Assessment Team (CSAT) presentations.
Developing specifications and/or modification packages
Defining design scope
Developing design criteria documents
Identifying, and selecting equipment, and configuration and testing of digital devices.
Work on project teams with other engineers to evaluate conditions as well as proposed modifications which will improve plant performance, safety, and reliability.