The Nuclear Company · 5 days ago
Senior Red Team - Cybersecurity Engineer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$121K/yr - $143K/yr
5+ years expThe Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never-before-seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. The Senior Red Team Cybersecurity Engineer will play a critical role in safeguarding nuclear facilities through advanced penetration testing and security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them.
Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionNuclear
Responsibilities
Advanced Threat Simulation: Conduct sophisticated red team exercises simulating real-world attack scenarios against critical nuclear infrastructure systems
Comprehensive Security Testing: Execute multi-vector penetration tests including network, application, wireless, and physical security assessment
Social Engineering Operations: Design and implement social engineering campaigns to test human security controls and awareness
Physical Security Assessments: Perform on-site physical penetration tests to evaluate facility security measures and access controls
Vulnerability Analysis: Identify, analyze, and document security weaknesses in critical digital assets and control systems
Strategic Reporting: Develop detailed technical reports with actionable remediation strategies for executive and technical audiences
Countermeasure Development: Collaborate with blue team members to design and implement effective defensive measures
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of hacking methodologies, including social engineering, physical security tests, and exploitation techniques
Proficiency with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, or ZAP
In-depth knowledge of operating systems, network security protocols, and web application security principles
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret test results and propose effective countermeasures
5+ years of experience in penetration testing or ethical hacking roles
Strong skills in application architecture, secure coding reviews, and threat Modeling
Familiarity with modern development environments, containers, and CI/CD pipelines
Deep understanding of cloud-native security challenges and solutions
Experience with SAST/DAST/SCA- and other security testing tools
Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS, and TCP/IP, experience with Vulns management
Preferred
Certifications such as OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), or equivalent
Experience working in dynamic, fast-paced environments, ideally within technology-driven organizations
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks
Excellent communication skills to clearly articulate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
A passion for cybersecurity and a curiosity for exploring new tools and techniques
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
401k with company match
Medical, dental, vision plans
Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Company
The Nuclear Company
The Nuclear Company enables the deployment of nuclear power plants at fleet-scale by integrating government and industry partners.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$46.3MKey Investors
Eclipse
2025-05-15Series A· $46.3M
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