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Lead, Plant Cyber Security Engineering (Remote)

X-Energy, LLC
Rockville, MD Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

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 provides management support to the group that is responsible for performing plant cyber security engineering, analysis, design, and drafting across all projects and programs. This includes directing the work of individual contributors on the team, supporting the management of resource and organizational needs of the engineering team, and assisting with the analysis of systems, structures, and components for various advanced reactor technologies. Lead will be assigned primary responsibility in one of the following areas, with secondary responsibility to provide support to the others :

o Governance and Regulatory Compliance

o Cyber Security Operations

o Cyber Security Systems

Job Profile Tasks / Responsibilities :

  • Support the execution of the cyber security design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program / project requirements.
  • Supports with the management of the utilization of engineering resources across multiple projects and ensures qualified engineers are performing assigned work.
  • Lead design cycle sprints and provide direction to ensure the convergence of efforts of engineering team members, partners, and suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality engineering work products are on schedule and within budget as defined by the Project leadership.
  • May manage cyber security engineering staff by ensuring staff are meeting expectations and promoting staff professional development.
  • Influences and supports the development of strategy, methodology and technical tools for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and policy formulation.
  • Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, tools, or services.
  • Uses judgement to support with making decisions and handling complex tasks or problems in areas of operations, product management, technology, or engineering.
  • Assesses quality of information given and asks pertinent questions to stakeholders.
  • Perform work in accordance with design control procedures, ensuring thorough documentation of work, facilitation of internal and external design reviews, and control of product design configuration data.
  • Review codes and standards and identify requirements and functions of the cyber security systems.
  • Evaluate vendor cyber security plans and concepts.
  • Interface with company IT and customer IT organizations.
  • Prepare cyber security specifications for stand-alone control systems that have any connection with the DCS or the internet.
  • Prepare documentation for the implementation and performance of cyber security programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline from an ABET accredited program.
  • Coursework or experience focusing on cyber security related to control systems and industrial equipment.
  • Typically, seven plus years of professional experience in cyber security engineering after completion of undergraduate study. Graduate degrees typically count as two plus years of experience.
  • Knowledge of Federal requirements for cyber security for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP).
  • Knowledge of IEEE and IEC standards related to cyber security in embedded system and control systems.
  • Basic understanding of nuclear engineering, licensing, regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
  • Requires specialized knowledge within the function of cyber security and implementation engineering.
  • Location : 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD (remote work available for non-local applications)

    Travel Expectations : 10% (as needed for project assignment)

    Hours : Standard office hours are 8 : 00am ET to 5 : 00pm ET, Monday -Friday

    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.

    A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is :

    150,000- $189,750

    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.

    X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work.

    Right To Work Link : If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (e-verify.gov)

    E-Verify Participation Link : E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish

    Salary : $150,000 - $189,750

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