Radiant

Nuclear Energy

SeniorManager,NationalSecurityPrograms

$134–190k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Manager, National Security Programs at Radiant. Skills: National Security Programs, Cybersecurity compliance, Information security. Own RMF Authorization & Assessment lifecycle. Ensure compliance with NRC”

Industry & Context.

Nuclear Energy
Problems you'll solve

Risk assessment; Vulnerability assessment

Eligibility Requirements

Work extended hours, Work weekends, U.S. export controls compliance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in information security, 7+ years managing cybersecurity programs, Direct experience implementing NIST RMF, Direct experience implementing JSIG

Nice to Have

Direct experience with nuclear cyber regulations, Familiarity with ICS/OT cybersecurity, Prior work with COMSEC, Prior work with insider threat programs, Prior work with physical-cyber integration

What You'll Do.

Own RMF Authorization & Assessment lifecycle

Ensure compliance with NRC

Ensure compliance with DOE

Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53

Ensure compliance with NIST 800-82

Educate stakeholders on protecting material

Educate stakeholders on protecting information

Serve as liaison with regulators

Serve as liaison with auditors

Serve as liaison with government stakeholders

Tailor NIST 800-53 controls

Oversee Continuous Monitoring implementation

Create technical documentation for accreditation

Maintain classified material accountability records

Oversee security test plans

Oversee security assessment plans

Identify new regulatory requirements

Identify new contractual requirements

Implement new controls

Develop technical measures to safeguard systems

Conduct risk assessments

Conduct vulnerability assessments

Develop security awareness training

Ensure adherence to security best practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal stakeholders; Systems Security Engineering team

Communication Scope

Technical documentation; Educate stakeholders

Full Job Description

ABOUT RADIANT Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to 5 years without refueling. Portable nuclear power with rapid-deploy capability can replace similar-sized diesel generators and provide critical asset support for hospitals, data centers, remote sites, and military bases. Radiant’s unique, practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe, factory-built microreactors that use existing, well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020, Radiant is on track to test its first reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory this summer, with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028. About The Role Radiant is seeking a Senior Manager, National Security Programs to implement the controls and protection necessary for safeguarding our sensitive information and technology. You will be responsible for program security and compliance to regulation, ranging from factory site security planning to information protection programs. A successful candidate will be one who thinks creatively and implements lightweight and logical solutions to requirements. As the Senior Manager, National Security Programs you will build out the framework for storing and accessing sensitive information, as well as the process for authorizing access and ensuring compliance. This role requires demonstrating technical leadership, ensuring engineering rigor, and fostering a collaborative environment between the Systems Security Engineering team and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities & Duties: - Own the full RMF Authorization & Assessment (A&A) lifecycle for Radiant’s systems. - Ensure compliance with NRC, DOE, NIST 800-53/800-82, and other industry frameworks. - Educate external stakeholders on modern and efficient means for protecting ma

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