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Nuclear GRC Cybersecurity Engineer
X-energy · Rockville, Maryland, United States
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In short
This role involves implementing and maintaining cybersecurity GRC practices to support the design and engineering of nuclear facilities. The engineer will perform threat hunting, risk assessments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security controls are integrated throughout the plant lifecycle.
What they're looking for
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
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Candidates must have at least five years of cybersecurity experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency in ServiceNow, cloud technologies, and relevant security certifications such as CISSP or CISA is required.
About the employer
X-energy
At X-energy, we design and deploy transformative technology to fuel the future of humanity, leveraging decades of expertise in high-temperature gas-cooled reactor and TRISO fuel technology to deliver the next generation of clean, safe, reliable energy.
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Our reactors and fuel target a new standard for what nuclear energy can do: innovative and intrinsically safe energy solutions engineered to empower the unprecedented. With an 11.5 GW commercial pipeline for our Xe-100 small modular reactor, and a first-in-the-nation TRISO-X fuel campus under construction in East Tennessee, we’re working to drive full-scale commercialization that enables nuclear power to expand into the industries powering the future. Together, our technology drives enhanced safety, lower cost, faster construction timelines, and scalable deployment when compared with other SMRs and conventional nuclear. As a technology and fuel provider, we give our partners and customers what they need to bring forward reliable, always-on power — wherever ambition leads.
- INDUSTRY
- Nuclear Electric Power Generation
- COMPANY
- Privately Held
- HEADQUARTERS
- Rockville, MD
- SIZE
- 501-1,000
- OFFICES
- 1 on LinkedIn
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- 2 roles
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Questions about this role
- Is this X-energy role remote?
- Tagged remote.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $125,000–$142,500 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 5-10 years.
The posting, in full
X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.
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X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.
Job Description
This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practices in support of nuclear facility design and engineering, with a focus on the Xe-100 advanced nuclear reactor. The role integrates cybersecurity requirements, risk management, and regulatory compliance into the design, development, and assessment of plant Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems. The successful candidate will apply knowledge of nuclear industry cybersecurity requirements and regulatory frameworks to support cybersecurity assessments, identify and mitigate risks, evaluate compliance with applicable standards, and collaborate with plant design and engineering teams to ensure cybersecurity controls are incorporated throughout the plant lifecycle.
Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities
- Execute the advanced threat hunt operations using known adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures as well as indicators of attack to detect adversaries.
- Develop 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.
- Execute the performance and review of technical risk assessments and new and existing applications.
- Develop and implement systems and procedures to prevent, detect, contain, and correct data security breaches.
- Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
- Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Job Profile Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Typically, five years of experience in a Cybersecurity role required.
- Knowledge of ServiceNow platform capabilities, modules, and best practices.
- Experience in ServiceNow development and architecture.
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management principles.
- Technical skills, including scripting, workflow configuration, and business rule development.
- Ability to independently design and lead complex user interfaces, integrations and workflows.
- Proficiency in JavaScript, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, and ServiceNow Glide API.
- Knowledge and experience managing cybersecurity tools such as NDR, EDR, and SIEM.
- Experience with Azure and AWS.
- 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.
- 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.
Location: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd Gaithersburg, MD
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri
Work Site Expectations: Remote eligible
Travel: 10% to offices or sites
Compensation
As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.
Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:
Level III: $125,000 to $142,500
Position Job Classification
Full time - Exempt
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.
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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