Cyber Security Supervisor- Plant Vogtle 3&4

Cyber Security Supervisor - Plant Vogtle 3&4

Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Plant Vogtle 3&4 Cyber Security group is seeking a high performing individual with technical and leadership skills to support operation of the latest generation nuclear power station. This position will be located at Southern Nuclear Company's Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, Georgia, home of the newest operating nuclear reactors in the U.S and the largest generator of clean energy in the country.

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides leadership, oversight, and strategic execution of the site’s Cyber Security Plans under the direction of the Cyber Security Manager. This role is critical in protecting digital systems that support nuclear safety, security and reliability. You will lead a dedicated team, collaborate across disciplines, and interface with regulators, all while helping define the gold standard of cybersecurity in nuclear power. This includes execution of procedures, maintaining staff readiness, leading the cyber security incident response team, and supporting external organizations to fulfill their cyber security program responsibilities.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and develop a high-performing cyber team responsible for implementing and maintaining the Vogtle 3&4 Cyber Security Program

Lead execution of cyber security operational activities, including:

- System Assessments

- Design Change Reviews

- Work Management

- Cyber Security Incident Response

- Documentation control and configuration management

Coordinate regulatory readiness and serve as site point of contact for NRC inspections, audits, and fleet-level assessments

Translate regulatory requirements (10 CFR 73.54, RG 5.71, NEI 08-09/13-10) into executable procedures, policies, work instructions

Ensure effective implementation of defense-in-depth, access control, monitoring, and boundary protection strategies

Supervisor contractors and vendors supporting cyber activities

Support continuous improvement initiatives, including lessons learned from industry events, self-assessments, and emergent threats

Interface with site departments (Physical Security, Engineering, IT, Maintenance, Operations, Licensing, etc) to integrate cyber responsibilities and maintain plant alignment

Support cyber security program training development and delivery

Promote and model a strong nuclear safety culture and alignment with INPO principles

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering (ABET-accredited), or a related technical field.

- Industry certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, GIAC, GICSP) preferred.

- Advanced technical or management degree is preferred.

Background/Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, or critical infrastructure protection OR 5 years’ experience at a nuclear power plant required.

Experience with cyber programs in regulated industries (nuclear, energy defense, or aviation) strongly preferred

Prior supervisor or team leadership experience preferred

Experience with NRC cyber inspections, NEI guidance implementation, or 10 CFR 73.54 compliance preferred

Familiarity with Westinghouse AP1000 reactor architecture or Emerson Ovation platforms is a plus

Demonstrated ability to coordinate across diverse technical disciplines and lead in a matrixed environment

Skills & Competencies

Strong grasp of industrial control system (ICS) cyber principles and regulatory frameworks

Effective communicator: Able to translate technical details into executive-level insights

Highly organized, with proven ability to manage competing priorities in a safety-critical environment

Demonstrated leadership behaviors sets high standards, develops others, drives performance

Proficient in change management, incident response coordination, and continuous improvement methods

Other Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access to the protected area per NRC regulations

Serve as a Duty Lead on the Engineering Duty team on a rotational basis

Support all outages in various leadership support roles

Southern Nuclear , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 13733

Job Category: Cybersecurity

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear