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Cyber Security Engineer/Analyst - Plant Vogtle Units 3&4

Cyber Security group is seeking a high performing individual with strong technical skills to support operation of the latest generation nuclear power station. This position will be located at Southern Nuclear Company's Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, Georgia, home of the newest operating nuclear reactors in the U.S and the largest generator of clean energy in the country.

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is one of the nation’s top nuclear energy operators, running eight units for Alabama Power and Georgia Power. For more than 50 years, we have operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, creating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. Southern Nuclear led the nuclear renaissance by building the first new U.S. nuclear reactors in more than 25 years. This is an exciting time to join the Southern Company team and share your talents with a growing and progressive organization!

Job Summary

This position provides technical leadership, oversight & monitoring, as well as execution of the site’s Cyber Security Plan under the direction of the Cyber Security Manager. This role is critical in protecting digital systems that support nuclear safety, security and reliability. You will be a member of a dedicated team, collaborating across disciplines, and interface with regulators, all while helping define the gold standard of cybersecurity in nuclear power. This includes execution of procedures, integrating into the cyber security incident response team, and supporting external organizations to fulfill their cyber security program responsibilities.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Execute tasks supporting the Vogtle 3&4 Cyber Security Program, contributing to a high-performing team environment.

+ Perform cyber security operational activities, including:

+ Conduct system assessments

+ Review design changes for cyber impact

+ Support work management processes

+ Participate in the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT)

+ Documentation control and configuration management

+ Incorporate regulatory requirements (10 CFR 73.54, RG 5.71, NEI 08-09/13-10) into executable procedures, policies, work instructions

+ Assist with regulatory readiness activities and support NRC inspections, audits, and fleet-level assessments as needed.

+ Maintain cyber security program plans (access control, audit and accountability, etc.) for digital assets

+ Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by incorporating lessons learned from industry events, self-assessments, and emerging threats

+ Coordinate with site departments (Physical Security, Engineering, IT, Maintenance, Operations, Licensing, etc.) to ensure cyber security responsibilities are integrated and aligned with plant operations

Job Requirements:

Educational:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science,Information Technology, Engineering (ABET-accredited), or a related technical field

+ Industry certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, GIAC, Security +, GICSP) preferred

Bakground/Experience:

+ Experience with cyber programs in regulated industries (nuclear, energy defense, or aviation) strongly preferred

+ Commercial nuclear power plant experience in cyber security is desired

+ 5 years experience in cyber security is desired

+ Previous design change experience is desired

+ Technical Assessment Methodology (TAM) assessment experience is desired

+ NEI 08-09 Cyber Security Plan for Nuclear Power Reactors & NEI 13-10 Assessment experience is desired

Skills & Competencies:

+ Strong grasp of industrial control system (ICS) cyber principles and regulatory frameworks

+ Effective communicator: excellent oral and written communications skills

+ Proven organizational skills with ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously

+ Capable of working efficiently and effectively across organizations

+ Experience with Networking Equipment, Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers

+ The ability to test, implement, and upgrade software applications from simple to complex.

Behavioral Attributes:

+ Accepts ownership of assigned programs, projects and tasks

+ Works through conflicts to create win-win situations

+ Holds self-accountable for superior results; respects the dignity of every individual; assumes personal responsibility for individual and corporate success

Other Requirements:

+ Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access to the protected area per NRC regulations

+ Support all outages in various support roles

+ Willing and able to support the Emergency Response Organization (ERO)

**Southern Nuclear** , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 14505

Job Category: Cybersecurity

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear