Cybersecurity Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy, designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants.
$80,000 - $180,000
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
3+ years of experience
Energy

Description For Cybersecurity Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is at the forefront of fusion energy innovation, backed by over $2 billion in capital since 2018. As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in securing operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems. Reporting to the Director of Cybersecurity, you'll be responsible for maintaining and advancing the OT cybersecurity program, working collaboratively with IT and OT teams to implement robust security measures.

The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic security planning, requiring expertise in industrial control systems security, SCADA/HMI systems, and cybersecurity frameworks. You'll be implementing security controls, monitoring threats, developing policies, and responding to incidents while helping build a culture of security awareness.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment at a company that's leading the transition to fusion energy. You'll be part of a team that values integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. The role comes with competitive compensation ($80,000-$180,000), equity, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking energy technology.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in cybersecurity, relevant certifications (CISSP preferred), and experience with industrial control systems. You'll need to balance technical expertise with collaborative skills, as you'll work closely with various teams to ensure secure integration of systems and processes.

Join CFS to be part of a diverse, mission-driven team that's working to revolutionize the energy industry through fusion power technology.

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Responsibilities For Cybersecurity Engineer

  • Implement security controls for OT environments including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and access controls
  • Monitor OT vulnerabilities and threats using specialized tools
  • Develop and maintain security policies and procedures for OT security
  • Respond to security incidents and restore operations
  • Provide technical consulting on security matters
  • Implement security by design process with OT business units
  • Analyze and recommend security controls in business processes
  • Promote cybersecurity awareness via outreach and training
  • Monitor and administer IT cybersecurity tools

Requirements For Cybersecurity Engineer

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Relevant certification in Cybersecurity (CISSP preferred)
  • Understanding of Industrial Control System security principles
  • Working knowledge of SCADA/HMI systems
  • Experience implementing and administering OT controls
  • Experience collaborating with OT and IT teams
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel and work nights/weekends/on-call when required

Benefits For Cybersecurity Engineer

401k
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Competitive compensation with equity
  • 12.5 Company-wide Holidays
  • Flexible vacation days
  • 10 sick days
  • Generous parental leave policy
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Team-building activities

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