Security Analyst

Position Summary:

The Security Systems Technician Analyst plays a critical role in maintaining and advancing the physical security infrastructure of the organization. This position demands a strong technical foundation, with hands-on responsibility for installing, configuring, and maintaining complex Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). The analyst provides technical and analytical support to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities across various alarm and access control platforms, including Hirsch, Vindicator, and Honeywell systems.

Effective communication is essential, as the Technician Analyst will work closely with support personnel, the maintenance department, and other internal stakeholders to ensure coordinated, reliable security operations. The ideal candidate must conduct continual reviews of regulatory compliance and industry standards, including Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) guidelines, and 32 CFR Part 117 the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). The analyst will collaborate with security managers to strengthen threat mitigation strategies and support ongoing security initiatives.

The successful candidates should have a working knowledge of physical security systems and display intermediate technical proficiency. Applicants must be willing to complete prescribed training courses, determined by Security Managers based on a thorough review of the candidate’s background, qualifications, and relevant certifications. Completion of designated training modules must be achieved within 1 year.

What you will be doing:

- Maintain necessary certifications to conduct maintenance, installation as prescribed by Hirsch, Vindicator, and Honeywell

- Design, procure, install, program and perform preventative maintenance for the IDS

- Evaluate new Intrusion Detection components and provide recommendations to management

- Review and mark up of Security Procedures during procedure updates

- Assist with Security Risk Assessments of sites and or designated assets

- Conduct Management Assessments of the Safeguards & Security (S&S) Program

- Conduct change evaluation based on needed updates to security related documents

- Develops and maintains the false/nuisance (FAR/NAR) tracking and trending process and provides periodic reports as directed by management.

- Maintains the physical security systems life cycle management process.

- Conduct Security walkdowns for potential issues with IDS

- Must be able to respond to emergency call-in

- Ability to travel and aid other facilities that support the enterprises’ mission

- Work with limited direct oversite

- This position must obtain and maintain a “Q” security clearance

- Additional duties as assigned by management

Position Requirements:

- Associate’s degree in security, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related field or equivalent professional experience

- Must obtain within 12 months or currently have professionally recognized certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security, NICET, Cisco CCNA, or Honeywell)

- Proficiency in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IDS and electronic security technologies

- Have hands-on experience with Hirsch, Vindicator, Honeywell, or similar high-security platforms

- Basic understanding of electrical schematics, system integration, and physical/network security principles Security Knowledge

- Working knowledge of DOE Orders and NRC requirements

- Solid understanding of the 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM

- Ability to conduct residual risk assessments and document findings using approved frameworks

Documentation & Compliance

- Skilled in maintaining comprehensive records of maintenance activities, technical evaluations, and corrective actions

- Ability to generate analytical reports and performance audits for review by regulatory bodies

Soft Skills

- Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking abilities

- Effective communication and collaboration within a cross-functional security team

- Adaptability and resilience in high-security, fast-paced environments

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employe, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a DOE security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer