Senior Cyber Systems Administrator

X-energy

Senior Cyber Systems Administrator at X-energy, leading cybersecurity engineering strategies for plant design and engineering teams. Focusing on building labs for industrial control systems.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in threat hunting, cybersecurity tools, and cloud technologies, with a strong focus on risk assessment and incident response. Proficient in developing and implementing security measures to protect data and systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Advanced Cybersecurity Tools ManagementCloud Technologies (AWS, Azure)Identity and Access Management (IAM)ServiceNow Development and ArchitectureTechnical Risk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Cyber EngineeringIT NetworkingOperational TechnologiesScriptingJavaScriptAngularJSHTMLCSSServiceNow Glide APITechnical Risk Assessment

Tools & Technologies

NDREDRSIEMDockerKubernetesServiceNowMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA)Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)FirewallSoftware-Defined Networking

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISAGIACGCIHGPENGICSP

Industry Keywords

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)Threat IntelligenceData Security BreachesITIL ProcessesService Management Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerJavaScriptKubernetesServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute advanced threat hunt operations using known adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures
Develop threat intelligence to detect, respond, and defeat advanced persistent threats (APTs)
Produce reports on all activities and incidents to maintain day-to-day status and provide situational awareness
Identify and remediate control weaknesses
Review data with firewall administrators and engineering groups to determine risk of security events
Perform senior-level information security analysis work
Develop plans to safeguard computer/server/network configurations and data files
Execute performance and review of technical risk assessments
Develop and implement systems and procedures to prevent, detect, and correct data security breaches

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Typically, fifteen years combined experience of Cyber Engineering, IT Networking and Operational Technologies for Level V
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: CISSP, CISA, GIAC, GCIH, GPEN, GICSP
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
Knowledge of ServiceNow platform capabilities
Experience in ServiceNow development and architecture
Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management principles
Technical skills including scripting, workflow configuration, and business rule development
Proficiency in JavaScript, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, and ServiceNow Glide API.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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