Lead Ops Cybersecurity Analyst - Digital Process Systems Engineering - McGuire Nuclear Station

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This position will provide lead support of the Cybersecurity program for operational assets. The Ops Cybersecurity organizations provide direct service and support to generating stations in their assigned business unit. This work will ensure compliance with the Duke Energy enterprise cybersecurity requirements. This includes response to cybersecurity threats and events as well as implementation of the cybersecurity program. The cybersecurity programs include all infrastructure asset security including but not limited to firewalls, endpoint protection, and industrial control systems (ICS.) The work includes hands on activities such as patching, antivirus protections, account management, cyber asset inventory, and security baselines.

The lead analyst is responsible for analysis and implementation of complex cybersecurity solutions which address real and potential threats specific to power generation assets and equipment. The lead analyst will coordinate across their assigned area(s) of responsibility, Central Services organizations, and other business units (i.e. System Operations) to ensure overall grid stability based on implementation of the ops cybersecurity programs. The lead analyst provides direct oversight of the hands-on work performed by other cybersecurity analysts in their business area. They are also responsible for continuous improvement of assigned standards and portions of the overall applicable Ops cybersecurity program. This lead analyst will work closely with NERC Compliance teams to ensure the ops cybersecurity program is aligned with NERC CIP regulations. This lead analyst will also work directly with Operations leadership to detect, assess and respond to cybersecurity events and incidents in assigned area(s) of responsibility. This will involve solving complex problems, managing work plans and providing leadership to others.

The lead analyst will also be responsible for ongoing development and improvement of the Cybersecurity Program intended to maintain a strong security posture. This may include revision of program documentation as well as oversight of design and implementation of projects that impact security.

This position requires understanding of the integrated generating plant systems and processes to secure plant cyber assets. The lead analyst demonstrates strong understanding of the impact of cybersecurity processes on generating systems and overall electric grid. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to successfully balance cybersecurity risk reduction with protection of the generation stations and overall power generation.

This is a hybrid position at McGuire Nuclear station. Work schedule is four tens, Monday – Thursday, with occasional night or weekend support required.

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Additional Preferred Qualifications

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Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Monday, June 30, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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