What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Manager position at Meridian Infotech LLC?
Seeking a Security Expert to implement the controls and protection necessary for safeguarding our sensitive information and technology. You will be responsible for cybersecurity, partnering with our engineering and IT departments to implement security controls, as well as developing and managing information protection programs. You will drive innovation across the nuclear industry by advocating for controls and access solutions that have not been previously deployed. A successful candidate will leverage their experience on DoD and IC programs and bring those same designs to the nuclear space. Creativity and a passion for challenging the status quo are a must.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive security strategies and policies.
- Manage budget and resources for security infrastructure.
- Lead cybersecurity audits, assessments, and control testing.
- Review regulatory requirements and provide solutions and rationale that meet the intent of those requirements with modern tools.
- Review operational requirements and system specification documents to ensure applicable security requirements are addressed and incorporated into security processes.
- Educate stakeholders on modern and efficient means for protecting material and information.
- Serve as our liaison with regulators, auditors, and government stakeholders.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in a defense or high-assurance environment.
- Strong understanding of network security and performing assessments utilizing a risk management framework.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations affecting nuclear and defense industry security.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Desired Qualifications & Skills:
- Direct experience with nuclear security regulations (NRC 10 CFR 73).
- Experience interfacing with executive leadership and external regulators.
- Familiarity with ICS/OT cybersecurity in energy or defense environments.
- Prior work with COMSEC, insider threat programs, or physical-cyber integration.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, PCI from ASIS International).
- Previous experience working with defense contracts and understanding of ITAR and EAR regulation