Cyber Security Engineer- Nuclear/Utility

Akkodis is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer for a 12-month contract with a client in Peach Bottom (Delta, PA) or Limerick (Pottstown, PA)- Onsite.

Title: Cyber Security Engineer

Location: On-site at either Peach Bottom (Delta, PA) or Limerick (Pottstown, PA)

Duration: 12-month contract

Pay Range: $48-$52/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Job Description

• Seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to lead cybersecurity and network infrastructure initiatives in a nuclear utility environment. This role will provide technical leadership for solution design, deployment, migration, operational support, regulatory readiness, incident response, and disaster recovery. The engineer will work independently, partner with business and IT stakeholders, support onsite implementations, and travel as needed.
• Must have a thorough understanding and strong demonstration of network infrastructure, firewall, intrusion detection systems, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), technologies and how they strategically intersect with business requirements.
• Core Responsibilities
• Lead cybersecurity and network infrastructure projects, deployments, migrations, and implementation activities.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, processes, standards, and operational support procedures.
• Design, integrate, optimize, and support secure, reliable IT and cybersecurity solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for audits, regulatory reviews, incident response, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity program activities.
• Partner with project managers, business stakeholders, and IT teams; communicate complex technical information clearly and mentor others.

Required Qualifications

• Nuclear utility experience is primarily required. Secondary: Heavily regulated OT / Industrial / Utility environments (e.g., SCADA, manufacturing/plant networks).
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, plus at least 3 years of relevant networking and cybersecurity experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, command-line tools, IP switching and routing, enterprise networking, and network security.
• Hands-on expertise with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Nitro, or Industrial Defender and firewalls such as Cisco or Check Point.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity practices, including policy development, application and information security, network security, operational security, incident response, disaster recovery, and end-user education.
• Strong communication, change management, and project leadership skills; ability to work autonomously, adapt to changing priorities, and travel as needed.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP
• CCNP
• PMP

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance