Analyst V, Cybersecurity

Company: X-Energy, LLC
Location: Rockville
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/ . We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us .

Job Description
This role is responsible for safeguarding the organization's digital assets by monitoring, responding to, and investigating suspected cyber threats and malicious activities across multiple environments. This role involves triage and data collection to support effective threat response and remediation. The analyst also collaborates with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust risk management, security, and governance programs to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Execute risk management programs through planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing information technology disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Perform, assist, and review technical risk assessments and reviews of new and existing applications and systems, networks, servers, including data center physical security and environmental controls.
• Assist in conducting IT audits to ensure information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans and best practices.
• Perform basic analyses to validate established security requirements and may recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Prepare technical and security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing project information.
• Monitor project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, recommending actions.
• Develop and recommend plans to safeguard computer/server/network configurations and data files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
• Support and manage information security and risk management awareness and training programs.
• Assist with reviews of special investigations, internal audits, research studies to provide direction and guidance.
• Work with team members to design and oversee server-side elements of network infrastructure, including installing network-wide malware protection software, configuring firewalls, and configuring databases and access on the back end.
• Analyze vulnerability scans of information systems and assist in remediation tasks.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and extensive latitude for independent judgment.
• Assist in detection, analysis, containment, remediation, and post-incident activities for incident response.
• Assist in documenting policies, procedures and plans for NIST and ISO frameworks.
• Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.
• Serve as a mentor to junior team members.
• Shares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the department/division.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Typically, fifteen years of experience in a Cybersecurity role required.
  • Advanced certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
  • Direct knowledge and experience implementing ISO or NST risk and security management frameworks.
  • Advanced-level knowledge of SIEM tools and incident response procedures.
  • Advanced-level knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and tools.
  • Familiarity with networking concepts and security protocols.
    
    Location:530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD
    Travel Expectations: 10%
    Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri
    
    Compensation
    
    As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.
    
    A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:
    $136,350 - $174,225
    
    Position Job Classification
    Full time - Exempt
    
    Benefits
    
    X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.
    
    An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
    
    X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work.
    
    Right To Work Link: If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (e-verify.gov)
    
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