Hadron Energy, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Cyber Security Engineer
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expHadron Energy, Inc. specializes in Micro Modular Reactor development and is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to protect their next-generation energy technology. The role involves designing and maintaining secure digital environments, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards, and collaborating with various teams to defend against cyber threats.
EnergyManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringNuclear
Hiring Manager
Sam Gibson
Responsibilities
Design and implement secure architectures for enterprise, operational, and control systems across Hadron’s network
Develop and maintain cybersecurity frameworks aligned with NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, NRC, and DOE cybersecurity standards
Configure, manage, and monitor security systems, including firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and encryption protocols
Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk mitigation planning for both IT and OT assets
Collaborate with engineering teams to secure instrumentation & controls (I&C) , reactor monitoring systems, and industrial automation equipment
Establish and enforce access controls, identity management, and network segmentation for sensitive environments
Implement secure software development and deployment practices, supporting DevSecOps workflows
Support incident response, forensic investigation, and recovery planning to ensure system resilience
Document cybersecurity policies, network diagrams, and compliance reports for internal and regulatory review
Stay current on emerging cyber threats, technologies, and regulations relevant to critical infrastructure and nuclear systems
Partner with the Compliance and Regulatory teams to support audits and certification processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or network/system security, preferably in energy, defense, or critical infrastructure sectors
Strong understanding of industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA security, and operational technology (OT) network architecture
Proficiency with security tools such as Splunk, Wireshark, Nessus, Metasploit, CrowdStrike, or equivalent platforms
Deep knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, and NRC cybersecurity requirements
Hands-on experience with network design, firewall configuration, VPNs, and endpoint security
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure security (AWS, Azure) and virtualization environments
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-stakes environment with cross-disciplinary teams
Passion for cybersecurity, advanced technology, and contributing to the protection of clean-energy innovation
Preferred
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, GICSP, or CompTIA Security+ are preferred
Company
Hadron Energy, Inc.
Hadron Energy specializes in Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) development, design, and research.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.9M2025-09-29Acquired
2024-07-22Pre Seed· $0.9M
Leadership Team
Samuel Gibson
Founder & CEO
Olivia Hand
Head of Reactor Design
Recent News
2025-12-09
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