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# Lead Cyber Security Engineer 1 - Nuclear

- **Company:** Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,023.0 - $180,313.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Digital Assets, Digital Technology, Network Diagrams, Process Control Systems
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_sargentlundy2-26187

## About the Role

Essential skills and experience: + BS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent professional experience + A minimum of 10 years of experience in design engineering for process control systems and general understanding of Cyber Security topics and I&C Systems. + Experience in design engineering for nuclear power plant control systems is preferred. + Demonstrated expertise in nuclear power cyber security. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + PE license preferred, but not required. + A basic understanding of cyber security, the concept of a cyber security operation center and knowledge of networks are essential. + Ability to respond and update, in a timely manner, to requests. + Work experience in designing or implementing networks would be very helpful.
Technology & Innovation Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work.
We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role.
Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

## Description

You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
Nuclear Power is a carbon-free energy source.
Our nuclear power generation clients are digitizing their existing power plants and building new nuclear power plants, small modular reactors (SMR) due to the increasing demand for electric power.
This is expanding our work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group.
Due to this influx of work, Sargent & Lundy has a need for additional I&C Engineers.
This position requires an engineer who has expertise in US nuclear cyber security rules and NEI cyber security guidance.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: + Reviewing Critical Digital Asset (CDA) determinations and assessments for technical accuracy. + Addressing related plant corrective actions and notifications. + Confirming the configuration of devices installed at the site based on network diagrams and system documentation. + Supporting installation of software and hardware on plant digital systems. + Performing tasks for changing device settings to implement cyber security controls. + Performing technical supports requested by the Digital Engineering and Cyber Security supervisors. + Performing other tasks as related to Cyber Security.