Job Title: Cybersecurity Specialist
Posted by: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Jan 12, 2023
Location:
Rockville , MD 20852Job Description:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proud to be ranked among the best places to work for compensation, work-life balance, and performance for mid-sized agencies in the Federal Government. We've earned our top ratings by creating a work environment rich in opportunity, diversity, leadership training, teamwork, and work life balance. Help guide our nation into the next generation of nuclear safety! Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission where you can be part of a select group of professionals who protect people and the environment with the peaceful use of nuclear materials in medicine, industry, and research.
Duties
As a Cybersecurity Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting agency activities related to regulations, licensing, and oversight of cybersecurity at NRC-licensed facilities (e.g., nuclear power plants).
Such duties include but are not limited to:
1. Utilizing knowledge of industrial control systems and other operational technology to determine potential adverse impacts of cyberattacks against licensee digital systems associated with safety, security, and emergency preparedness functions.
2. Providing technical support for the development and review of cybersecurity requirements and associated regulatory guidance, as well as providing technical assistance and advice to NRC program offices and regional offices on cybersecurity issues.
3. Reviewing cybersecurity plans to verify that licensee cybersecurity programs are adequate to meet regulatory requirements.
4. Developing technical bases for agency positions related to cybersecurity, including recommending research work that the NRC should sponsor to enhance its regulation of cybersecurity.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: demonstrated application of industry practices and standards for cybersecurity for industrial control systems and other operational technology. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, theory, and practices in the field of cybersecurity as they pertain to the protection of industrial control systems and other operational technology.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful programs and problem-solving approaches related to cybersecurity.
Ability to develop, review, interpret, and apply regulations, regulatory guidance, industry standards, or widely-accepted practices applicable to cybersecurity in the nuclear sector or for other industrial control systems and operational technology.
Ability to communicate information, ideas, and advice in a clear, concise, and logical manner, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences (e.g., colleagues, leadership, representatives of Federal, State, or local government officials, industry representatives, professional groups, members of the public).
How to Apply
Visit www.nrc.gov Review the NRC Opportunities page and click on “view a list of current NRC vacancies, please visit USAJobs EXIT.” Find the Cybersecurity Specialist Announcement Number NSIR/DPCP-2023-0006 and apply on-line by February 9, 2023. If you are viewing this opportunity after February 9th please visit NRC’s website and discover additional opportunities for which you might be interested.
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About U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency that was established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 and began operations in 1975. NRC’s mission is to license and regulate the Nation’s civilian use of radioactive materials to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and to promote the common defense and security and to protect the environment. In carrying out its mission it exercises the following vision: Demonstrate the Principles of Good Regulation (independence, openness, efficiency, clarity, and reliability) in performing our mission. NRC’s scope of responsibility includes: the regulation of commercial nuclear power plants, research and test reactors, nuclear fuel cycle facilities, medical, academic, and industrial uses of radioactive materials; the decommissioning of these facilities and sites; and, the transport, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials and wastes. NRC issues licenses for civilian uses of radioactive materials, oversees the licensees, and certifies standard nuclear reactor designs and spent fuel storage casks and transportation packages. It also licenses the import and export of radioactive materials; participates in international nuclear activities, including multilateral and bilateral safety and security activities; and works closely with its international counterparts to enhance nuclear safety and security worldwide. To accomplish its overall mission NRC has identified two Strategic Goals—To ensure the safe and secure use of radioactive materials. We need a wide variety of administrative and technical staff to accomplish our objectives. We hire engineers, scientists, security specialists, information technology professionals, financial analysts, and a range of other occupations. We’re constantly looking for outstanding individuals at all levels – recent grads, mid-career professionals, and senior leaders.