Cybersecurity GRC Engineer

X-energy

. Implement and maintain cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance practices for nuclear facility design and engineering, focused on the Xe-100 advanced nuclear reactor .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,500 - $128,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance practices, with a strong focus on advanced nuclear reactor systems. Proficient in integrating cybersecurity requirements into IT and OT systems while executing advanced threat-hunting operations and managing cybersecurity tools.

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Cybersecurity GovernanceServiceNow DevelopmentJavaScript ProficiencyCISSP CertificationThreat Intelligence Development

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity AnalysisRisk ManagementScriptingWorkflow ConfigurationBusiness Rule DevelopmentAdvanced Threat-HuntingData Security Breach PreventionTechnical Risk AssessmentIncident ReportingControl Weakness Remediation

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowNDR ToolsEDR ToolsSIEM ToolsAzureAWSDockerKubernetesAI IntegrationML Integration

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISAGIACGCIHGPENGICSP

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityNuclear FacilityITIL ProcessesIdentity and Access ManagementFederationMFAPKISoftware-Defined NetworkingEnterprise-Level Cybersecurity ProgramAdversary Tactics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCyber SecurityDockerFirewallsJavaScriptKubernetesServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and maintain cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance practices for nuclear facility design and engineering, focused on the Xe-100 advanced nuclear reactor
Integrate cybersecurity requirements, risk management, and regulatory compliance into plant IT and OT systems
Execute advanced threat-hunting operations using adversary tactics, techniques, procedures, and indicators of attack
Develop threat intelligence to detect, respond to, and defeat advanced persistent threats
Produce activity and incident reports, trends, status updates, and situational-awareness information
Identify and remediate control weaknesses
Review data with firewall administrators, engineers, system administrators, and other groups to assess security-event risk
Perform complex senior-level information security analysis
Develop and recommend plans to protect computer, server, and network configurations and data files
Execute and review technical risk assessments for new and existing applications
Develop and implement procedures to prevent, detect, contain, and correct data security breaches
Perform other duties assigned by the manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Typically, five years of experience in a Cybersecurity role required
Knowledge of ServiceNow platform capabilities, modules, and best practices
Experience in ServiceNow development and architecture
Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management principles
Technical skills including scripting, workflow configuration, and business rule development
Ability to independently design and lead complex user interfaces, integrations, and workflows
Proficiency in JavaScript, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, and ServiceNow Glide API
Knowledge and experience managing NDR, EDR, and SIEM cybersecurity tools
Experience with Azure and AWS
One or more required: CISSP, CISA, GIAC, GCIH, GPEN, GICSP, or equivalent
Knowledge of Identity and Access Management technologies including Federation, MFA, and PKI
Knowledge of AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps
Knowledge of networking, firewalls, and software-defined networking
Experience integrating cybersecurity tools to support an enterprise-level cybersecurity program
Experience leveraging AI, ML, and orchestration to secure environments
Ability to work 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday
Right to work in the United States, as applicable through E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K plan with an employer match
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy
Remote eligible work arrangement
10% travel to offices or sites