Security Systems Engineer

Centrus Global • Piketon, OH

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About The Position

Job Summary: 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. What You Will Do: 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.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• This position will require a pre­-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
• Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made.
• In addition, once employe, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government.
• Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

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: 251-500 employees