At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

BWX Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Cyber Security Engineer for its location in Erwin, TN!

The Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for proactively monitoring event sources for anomalies and developing creative ways to leverage technology to accomplish high priority security objectives, conduct vulnerability assessments, and handle incident response activities. This role reports directly to the Information Systems Security Manager.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, configures, deploys, and maintains Cyber Security systems and solutions; including SIEM tools, vulnerability management solutions, virus detection, data loss prevention, intrusion detection systems, and intrusion prevention systems.
• Offers technical information security consulting services to support business initiatives that require risk assessments and threat modeling of technology solutions.
• Evaluates information system bug reports, threat intelligence, security exploit reports, and other information security notices issued by information system vendors, government agencies, universities, professional associations, and other organizations.
• Utilizes vulnerability assessment software and related tools to highlight errors in systems configuration, the need for software updates, fixes and patches, and other security-related changes.
• Acts as a technical consultant on information security incident investigations and performs digital forensic analysis of data evidence and malware samples.
• Performs administration of the centralized logging platform, develops custom dashboards to monitor security status, and produces periodic reports of key performance indicators and key risk indicators.
• Serves as an active member of the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and participates in security incident response efforts.
• Works closely with IT Operations and IT Applications as needed to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Assists with other information assurance activities required to maintain compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Must possess technical skills and experience with SIEM administration (Splunk preferred), Microsoft Windows operating systems, Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Objects, Linux operating systems, network intrusion detection system (IDS) administration, antivirus administration consoles, and advanced cyber security toolkits.
• Understanding of open-source and other tools to assist in detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats.

Must have a working knowledge of system functions, cyber security policies, and cyber security protection requirements.

Must have excellent communication skills; candidates are encouraged to submit a sample of a technical report authored by the candidate.

Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems and work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with customers and business users.
• Ability to remain current with new technology developments and trends.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Candidate must obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) Q level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference given to candidates who hold any of the following certifications: CISSP, Security+, CYSA+, CCNA, CEH, GCIH, Splunk Core Certified Power User.

Pay: $63,000 - $99,000

The base salary range for this position in TN at the start of employment is expected to be between $63,000 and $99,000 per year.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity.