The Nuclear Company · 2 days ago
Senior Director, Cyber Engineering
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $255K/yr
15+ years expThe Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Cyber Engineering to lead the development and execution of comprehensive cybersecurity programs. This role involves overseeing cybersecurity operations for nuclear infrastructure and collaborating with regulatory bodies to establish industry standards.
Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionNuclear
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide oversight and direction on all cybersecurity issues affecting nuclear plant operations and Nuclear OS platform
Lead cybersecurity evaluations of digital systems and critical digital assets (CDAs)
Maintain expert skill and knowledge in cybersecurity, staying current with emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory requirements
Build and lead a world-class cybersecurity organization including cybersecurity specialists, incident response teams, and adversarial simulation experts
Lead Red Team operations and Active Threat Analysis initiatives
Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices
Recruit, mentor, and develop cybersecurity talent with specialized expertise in nuclear systems and critical infrastructure protection
Establish training programs for cybersecurity awareness, specialized technical training, and incident response
Lead large, distributed cybersecurity teams across multiple nuclear sites and projects
Implement and maintain defense-in-depth protective strategies to detect, prevent, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks on critical digital assets
Oversee cybersecurity incident response teams and ensure rapid, effective response to cyber incidents
Conduct sophisticated adversarial attack simulations and Red Team exercises to expose critical gaps and validate security controls
Lead Active Threat Analysis efforts to develop realistic threat models based on current threat intelligence and emerging attack vectors
Lead tabletop exercises and live drills simulating cyber incidents to test response capabilities
Drive software security initiatives across the Nuclear OS platform and digital infrastructure
Work directly with NRC, DoD, and DHS officials, influencing national cybersecurity policy for nuclear facilities
Validate system performance with NRC observers and DoD test partners under adversarial conditions
Partner with industry leaders like Palantir and Pentera to leverage cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies
Manage partnerships with major technology vendors to ensure Nuclear OS cybersecurity capabilities remain best-in-class
Establish cybersecurity standards that will define nuclear operations for decades to come
Lead cross-functional collaboration between cybersecurity, software engineering, nuclear engineering, and operations teams
Partner with software engineering teams to implement defensive improvements, secure system architectures, and software security best practices
Communicate effectively with C-suite executives, technical teams, and regulatory stakeholders
Qualification
Required
15+ years of cybersecurity experience with 8+ years in leadership roles managing security programs
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field
Proven track record building and scaling cybersecurity organizations in highly regulated industries
Expert knowledge of software security, secure development practices, and application security
Expert knowledge of defense-in-depth strategies, incident response, and threat modeling
Demonstrated experience leading Red Team operations and adversarial simulation programs
Experience with cybersecurity evaluations of digital systems and critical infrastructure
Strong understanding of industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and operational technology (OT) security
Demonstrated ability to lead large, distributed security teams across multiple sites
Strong communication skills with ability to interface with C-suite executives, regulators, and technical teams
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, OSCP, or equivalent
Preferred
Experience in nuclear industry or critical infrastructure protection (energy, defense, aerospace)
Direct experience working with NRC, DoD, DHS, or other regulatory bodies
Extensive background in adversarial simulation and red team/blue team operations
Experience with Active Threat Analysis, threat hunting, and advanced persistent threat (APT) research
Experience with Palantir technologies or similar data integration platforms for security operations
Knowledge of advanced cybersecurity tools including penetration testing platforms (e.g., Pentera)
Experience managing partnerships with major technology vendors and security service providers
Background in digital engineering and secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
Experience with software composition analysis, static/dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST)
Experience with AI/ML security and securing data-intensive platforms
Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
Benefits
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
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$46.3MKey Investors
Eclipse
2025-05-15Series A· $46.3M
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