Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Nuclear

SeniorEngineer,CyberSecurityGeneration

Perry, Ohio, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Engineer, Cyber Security Generation at Vistra Nuclear Operations Company. Skills: cybersecurity, NERC CIP, ICS/OT security, control systems engineering, NRC Cyber Security Compliance. Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in cybersecurity for the generation fleet. Drive program improvements”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure alignment with enterprise security strategies and regulatory obligations; Address vulnerabilities or gaps in standards; Implement lessons learned from cybersecurity events; Develop and refine dashboards and metrics for executive and operational reporting

Industry & Context.

Nuclear
Problems you'll solve

Strong analytical skills; Lead root cause analysis of cybersecurity events

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5–8 years in industrial or infrastructure cybersecurity roles, Deep understanding of NERC CIP, ICS/OT security, and control systems engineering, Deep understanding of NRC Cyber Security Compliance (NEI 08-09, Reg Guide 5. 71. NEI 13-10)

Nice to Have

Experience with industrial or air-gapped networks is a plus, Proficiency in scripting and automation, particularly using PowerShell, JavaScript and/or Python, to automate routine tasks, enforce security controls, and validate compliance is desired

What You'll Do.

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in cybersecurity for the generation fleet

Drive program improvements

Lead incident investigations

Ensure alignment with enterprise security strategies and regulatory obligations

Understand processes and initiate required changes to address vulnerabilities or gaps in standards

Lead complex initiatives

such as segmented architecture deployments or vulnerability remediation campaigns

Develop fleet-wide technical standards and guidance

Provide advanced technical oversight during compliance audits and inspections

Lead root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and implement lessons learned

Develop and refine dashboards and metrics for executive and operational reporting

Represent cybersecurity on capital projects and plant upgrades

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Lead cross-functional teams; Represent cybersecurity on capital projects

Communication Scope

Strong analytical and communication skills; Effective Communication

Process & Methodology

Lead complex initiatives, capital projects

Full Job Description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. **Job Summary** Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in cybersecurity for the generation fleet. Drive program improvements, lead incident investigations, and ensure alignment with enterprise security strategies and regulatory obligations. Understands processes and initiates required changes to address vulnerabilities or gaps in standards. **Job Description** **Key Accountabilities** •Lead complex initiatives, such as segmented architecture deployments or vulnerability remediation campaigns. •Develop fleet-wide technical standards and guidance. •Provide advanced technical oversight during compliance audits and inspections. •Lead root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and implement lessons learned. •Develop and refine dashboards and metrics for executive and operational reporting. •Represent cybersecurity on capital projects and plant upgrades. **Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements** •5–8 years in industrial or infrastructure cybersecurity roles. •Deep understanding of NERC CIP, ICS/OT security, and control systems engineering. •Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams. •Strong analytical and communication skills. •Deep understanding of computer networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, NAT, firewalls, and segmentation. Experience with industrial or air-gapped networks is a plus. •Proficiency in scripting and automation, particularly using PowerShell, JavaScript and/or Python, to automate routine tasks, enforce security controls, and validate compliance is desired •Experience gained through college degree program and/or certifications ins applicable to above skills Deep understanding of NRC Cyber Security Compliance (NEI 08-09, Reg Guide 5.71. NEI 13-10). **Job Family** Information Technology

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