Nuclear Security Specialist - Nuclear Security Specialist, Principal (Cyber)

Job Posting End Date

12-05-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Design Engineering Cyber Security is responsible for ensuring controls required by NEI 08-09 are implemented for digital systems and components at Cook Nuclear Plant.

Responsible for moderate-scale security assignments with limited direction from senior team members. Develops and maintains necessary documentation of security systems, projects, and/or processes to ensure unified understanding of system details.

Participates in the review, evaluation, and recommendation of emerging security technologies. Assists in gathering, investigating, and analyzing security requirements, processes, and incidents. Demonstrates problem solving, decision-making, and functional area knowledge.

Participates in security projects/initiatives; directs security assignments. Administer and maintain an Advanced Information Management (AIM) Security Computer System that guards and controls access to a Nuclear Power Plant.

Please Note: This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Performance of duties may involve work in hazardous areas and radiation exposure within the limits prescribed by the NRC. Good working knowledge and skills of at least a few of the following, but not limited to:

General:

• Actively participates in team initiatives and meetings by preparing, making contributions, and following through on agreements.
• Develop and present documents and reports clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to security problems that involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data.
• Maintains an awareness of time constraints for work activities; makes appropriate adjustments when needed.
• Manages time and resources efficiently to accommodate multiple assignments.
• Establishes recommendations based on options presented.

Desired IT Knowledge/Skills:

• Windows Operating Systems
• Virtualization
• Fundamental understanding of network architecture and configuration
• Basic knowledge of Oracle databases and SQL Server
• Scripting (Batch files, PowerShell scripts, etc.)
• Familiarity of Active Directory and Group Policies
• Security Event and Information (SIEM) systems
• Antivirus
• Vulnerability management
• Radio Systems
• Experience working on Operational Technology (OT) devices

Desired Certifications:

One more of the following certifications is a plus (but not required):

• CISSP and GCIH or other Security certification.
• Technical Cyber Security certifications such as SANS GIAC, CISSP, EC-Council CEH, CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA® A+.

What We're Looking For:

Nuclear Specialist:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree with one-year relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security (cyber)
• OR graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program; alternatively, may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment). No additional experience required in addition to experience identified above. 
• OR High School Diploma/GED with 2 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security (cyber)

Nuclear Specialist, Sr:

Education & Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with 2 years relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security
• OR High School Diploma/GED with 3 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security
• OR graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program; alternatively, may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment).

Nuclear Specialist, Principal:

Education & Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with 2 years relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security
• OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security
• OR graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program; alternatively, may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment).   

Other Requirements (Applies to All Levels):

• Some travel and overtime may be required. This position could be required to