Security Systems Engineer

Centrus Global Career Site • Piketon, OH

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About The Position

At Centrus Energy, we take security seriously — and we need an engineer who can do the same while still having a little fun doing it. As a Security Systems Engineer, you’ll be the technical mastermind behind the complex network of systems that safeguard one of America’s most advanced energy facilities. You’ll blend your expertise in access control, intrusion detection, and surveillance systems with creative problem-solving to keep our operations running securely and smoothly. Think of it as protecting the future of clean energy — one firewall, camera feed, and encrypted gate at a time. You’ll design, maintain, and troubleshoot our access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems while keeping them aligned with NRC compliance and site security plans. You’ll serve as a technical bridge between engineering, IT, and security — ensuring our systems are reliable, efficient, and ahead of potential vulnerabilities. Whether you’re guiding maintenance crews, reviewing plant modifications, or helping Security Management make data-driven improvements, your work ensures that our defenses stay sharp and our systems stay operational.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience, ideally in physical or security systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related plant security systems.
• Knowledge of operating systems, databases, and application software commonly used in security or control environments.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a “Q” level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• An active “Q” level security clearance.
• Experience supporting or leading Design Team Approval Matrix (DTAM) activities for physical security systems.
• Familiarity with NRC regulatory requirements and compliance processes.
• A passion for using technology to strengthen national security and protect high-value infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• design, maintain, and troubleshoot our access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems while keeping them aligned with NRC compliance and site security plans
• serve as a technical bridge between engineering, IT, and security — ensuring our systems are reliable, efficient, and ahead of potential vulnerabilities
• guiding maintenance crews, reviewing plant modifications, or helping Security Management make data-driven improvements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees