Lead Cyber Security Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C • Chicago, IL

74d • $116,620 - $179,890 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Nuclear Power is a carbon-free energy source. Our nuclear power generation clients are digitizing their existing power plants and building new nuclear power plants, small modular reactors (SMR) due to the increasing demand for electric power. This is expanding our work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group. Due to this influx of work, Sargent & Lundy has a need for additional I&C Engineers. This position requires an engineer who has expertise in US nuclear cyber security rules and NEI cyber security guidance.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience in design engineering for nuclear power plant control systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in nuclear power cyber security.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• PE license preferred, but not required.
• A basic understanding of cyber security, the concept of a cyber security operation center and knowledge of networks are essential.
• Ability to respond and update, in a timely manner, to requests.
• Work experience in designing or implementing networks would be very helpful.

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.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees