Senior Security Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-21
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Network Security, Information Security
This is a unique opportunity to help secure a vital component of the nation's energy infrastructure. You will work on challenging, mission-critical cybersecurity initiatives with direct impact on operational resilience, public safety, and national security. The role offers significant technical ownership, exposure to cutting-edge security technologies, and the opportunity to protect some of the most critical systems in operation today.
Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer to help architect, implement, and defend our cybersecurity infrastructure. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on protecting us from sophisticated cyber threats.
The ideal candidate will bring experience securing highly regulated, mission‑critical environments and possess a strong understanding of both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) security. This individual will play a key role in designing and maintaining a resilient security posture across enterprise and industrial control environments.
Key Responsibilities Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering- Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions and programs across enterprise and operational technology environments.
- Modernize legacy security infrastructure and support the transition to a hardened, security‑first architecture.
- Evaluate, deploy, and optimize security technologies including endpoint protection, network security, identity management, product security, and monitoring solutions.
- Support the implementation of Zero Trust principles across systems and networks.
- Secure the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments.
- Implement security controls for Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA networks, and other critical operational technologies.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and vulnerability tests within industrial environments while maintaining operational reliability.
- Support network segmentation, access control, and secure remote access strategies for operational systems.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable cybersecurity regulations and frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53, NRC requirements, and other critical infrastructure standards.
- Perform security assessments, control validation, and documentation activities.
- Support audits and regulatory reviews by providing technical evidence and remediation plans.
- Participate in enterprise risk assessments and mitigation planning.
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents and threats. Looking for Red Team, offensive security experience.
- Participate in incident response planning, tabletop exercises, and forensic investigations.
- Develop and maintain detection rules, monitoring capabilities, and security automation processes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen threat detection and response capabilities.
5+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience, preferably within one or more of the following sectors:
- Energy
- Nuclear
- Aerospace
- Aviation
- Defense/Military
- Critical Infrastructure
- Hands‑on experience securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, or Operational Technology (OT) environments.
- Strong understanding of network security architecture, segmentation, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security.
- Experience implementing Zero Trust security architectures.
- Knowledge of encryption technologies, PKI, identity and access management, and privileged access controls.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies such as SABSA, TOGAF, or equivalent frameworks.
- Experience with vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response.
- Active security clearance required at the time of application.
- Ability to maintain clearance eligibility throughout employment.
- Military service experience or experience supporting military, defense, or government programs.
- Certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, GIAC, CISM, Security+, or similar.
- Experience supporting Security Operations Centers (SOC) or threat hunting initiatives.
- Experience with cloud security & on‑prem platforms environments.
- Knowledge of physical security integration with cybersecurity controls.
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