OT/IT Cyber Security Engineer V

X-energy

Cyber Security Engineer developing and executing cyber security strategies for plant technology systems. Integrating security into design, threat hunting, and system assessments.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $180,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerJavaScriptKubernetesServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute the advanced threat hunt operations using known adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures as well as indicators of attack to detect adversaries.
Develop threat intelligence to detect, respond, and defeat advanced persistent threats (APTs).
Develop and produce reports on all activities and incidents to help maintain day-to-day status, develop, and report on trends, and provide focus and situational awareness on all issues.
Identify and remediate control weaknesses.
Review data with firewall administrators, engineering, system administrators, and other appropriate groups to determine the risk of security events.
Perform complex (senior-level) information security analysis work.
Develop and recommend plans to safeguard computer/server/network configurations and data files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
Execute the performance and review of technical risk assessments and new and existing applications.
Develop and implement systems and procedures to prevent, detect, contain, and correct data security breaches.
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Typically, fifteen years combined experience of Cyber Engineering, IT Networking and Operational Technologies required
Advanced knowledge and experience managing cybersecurity tools such as NDR, EDR, and SIEM
Advanced experience with Azure and AWS
One or more of the following qualifications is required: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification), Certified Incident Handler GCIH, GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN), Global Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (GICSP) or equivalent
Identity and Access Management technologies including Federation, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Cloud technologies to include AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps
Networking, Firewall, and software-defined networking
Integration of cybersecurity tools to support an Enterprise level Cybersecurity program
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Orchestration to secure the environment
Knowledge of ServiceNow platform capabilities, modules, and best practices
Experience in ServiceNow development and architecture
Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management principles
Technical skills, including scripting, workflow configuration, and business rule development
Ability to independently design and lead complex user interfaces, integrations and workflows
Proficiency in JavaScript, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, and ServiceNow Glide API.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K plan with an employer match
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecuritythreat intelligenceinformation security analysistechnical risk assessmentsscriptingworkflow configurationbusiness rule developmentJavaScriptAngularJSHTML

Soft Skills

communicationleadershiporganizational skillsindependent designproblem-solving

Certifications

CISSPCISAGIACGCIHGPENGICSP