Job Description
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. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit . Follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram .
BWXT is currently seeking a Cyber Security Administrator for its Lynchburg, VA location! The Cyber Security Administrator will be required to identify, categorize, prioritize, and investigate events as the initial cyber event detection for the enterprise. The Cyber Security Administrator will follow operational processes and procedures to appropriately analyze, escalate, and assist in remediation of critical cyber security incidents. The candidate will report directly to the Cyber Security Manager.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities - Performs analysis of security data from multiple cyber security tools deployed on the network.
- Supports cyber security program efforts in the areas of Vulnerability Assessment, Access Control and Authorization, Intrusion Prevention and Detection, Policy Enforcement, Application Security, Protocol Analysis, Incident Response, and Advanced Threat Detection.
- Executes remediation efforts for security events as directed.
- Documents and communicates findings and after-action reports.
- Analyzes and reports on actionable threat intelligence.
- Generates reports and creates documentation to support the cyber security efforts.
- Supports ongoing cyber security projects.
- Manage interactions with internal stakeholders in a professional manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Minimum five (5) years’ relevant experience.
- Must be able to follow procedures and defined work processes with the following: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) administration, network intrusion detection system (IDS) administration, Active Directory and Group Policy Objects, Advanced Threat Detection Administration consoles, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems, Microsoft Windows operating systems, Linux operating systems, advanced cyber security toolkits, malware analysis, penetration testing, and digital forensics tools.
- Must have a fundamental understanding of system functions, cyber security policies, and cyber security protection requirements.
- Must possess strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills with an emphasis in technical report writing; applicants are encouraged to submit a sample of a technical report authored by the candidate.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q clearance.
Pay: $ 64,000 - $101, 000
The base salary range for this position in VA at the start of employment is expected to be between $64,000 and $101,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.
BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.
Nearest Major Market: Lynchburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
Job Segment: Cyber Security, Military Intelligence, Computer Forensics, Nuclear Engineering, Loss Prevention, Security, Government, Engineering
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