Senior Director, Cyber Engineering
The Nuclear CompanySeattle, Washington, United States
Posted November 28, 2025
200000 - 260000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors.
Job Description
The Nuclear Company is seeking a Senior Director of Cyber Engineering to lead the development and execution of comprehensive cybersecurity programs that protect mission-critical nuclear infrastructure and digital systems.
Requirements
- 15+ years of cybersecurity experience with 8+ years in leadership roles managing security programs
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field
- Deep expertise in NRC cybersecurity regulations (10 CFR 73.54) and NEI cybersecurity program requirements
- Proven track record building and scaling cybersecurity organizations in highly regulated industries
- Expert knowledge of defense-in-depth strategies, incident response, and threat modeling
- Experience with cybersecurity evaluations of digital systems and critical infrastructure
- Strong understanding of industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and operational technology (OT) security
- Demonstrated ability to lead large, distributed security teams across multiple sites
- Strong communication skills with ability to interface with C-suite executives, regulators, and technical teams
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays