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Entergy · 2 weeks ago

IT Specialist I, II or Senior

Port Gibson, MS

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Entergy is a provider of essential services and is seeking an IT Specialist to support their cyber security program at nuclear plants. The role involves planning, implementing, and maintaining cyber security controls, as well as providing operational support and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides planning, guidance, and direction for the analysis, implementation, testing, debugging and documentation of cyber security controls for critical components and systems at the nuclear plants. This includes systems such as plant digital control systems, emergency planning systems, security systems and plant monitoring systems and components such as digital recorders, transmitters, feedback controllers, inverters/power supplies, relays, breakers, and process network infrastructure

Provides planning guidance, and operational support for the site cyber security infrastructure which includes such items as SIEMS, vulnerability and compliance scanners, networking components, servers and workstations

Plans and directs 24-hour system support of the cyber security program via establishment of callouts

Acts as a technical lead on the cyber security operations of the nuclear plant and the plant components identified as critical digital assets. Reviews the analysis of cyber security controls and recommends solutions to reduce the risk of cyber security sabotage to the nuclear plant and Entergy infrastructure

Oversees and directs the implementation of plans required to ensure nuclear sites adhere to the 10CFR73.54 cyber security regulations and ensure the sites meet the regulatory requirements

Plans and reviews periodic assessments, benchmarks and tabletops of the Cyber Security Program. Supports external parties in the audit and inspection of the Cyber Security Program

Provides input and commentary to the development and revision of procedures and policies relevant to the Cyber Security Program

Leads and reviews the analysis of incident response policies, takes an active role in cyber incident response and recovery, the identification of vulnerabilities in the network, and the performance of risk assessments on new and existing computer systems and equipment

Provides a technical resource on computer network and system security issues and technologies. Responsible for assuring that networking systems are monitored against cyber-attacks and risk mitigation counter measures are implemented to ensure the security of the organization

Develops and maintains a thorough knowledge of 10 CFR 73.54, NEI -08-09, site Cyber Security Plan, cyber security implementing procedures, and the cyber security defense-in-depth protective strategy

Resolves questions and issues on cyber security, CDA identification, and application of cyber security controls

Plans and monitors activities such as Critical Digital Asset (CDA) identification, design modifications involving CDA’s, control of portable digital media for connecting to CDAs, maintenance of CDA-relate documentation

Maintains compliance to Cyber Security Program implementing procedures

Participates in Emergency Response activities at the nuclear site (in addition to cyber emergency response)

Qualification

Cyber security controlsCritical Digital AssetsNetwork security engineeringSecurity control policySystem hardeningNIST controlsTeamworkCommunication skillsLeadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline or experience equivalent

IT Specialist Sr: 4+ years of relevant IT experience

IT Consultant: 6+ years of relevant IT experience

Experience in implementing security control policy and procedures

Knowledge of the operation of electric power and/or generation systems

Knowledge of system hardening, patch management, and configuration management

Knowledge of security controls testing, security audits, and security assessments

Knowledge of fraud and computer forensics

Knowledge and understanding of NIST controls

Highly motivated and ability to work with little direct supervision

Effective Teamwork and Inclusion (e.g. works collaboratively, builds collaborative relationships)

Communicates openly, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Ability to act in a Leadership role and establish priorities, support and clear direction to subordinates

Preferred

Advanced Degree a plus

Experience with applying security to critical digital assets is a plus

3+ years' of solution design experience is a plus

Experience at a nuclear site is a plus

Experience with control systems security, security architecture, network security engineering or secure network development experience with electric power utilities is a plus