Nuclear OT Cybersecurity Engineer

About EURELITE

EURELITE is an innovative nuclear technology company developing Generation IV Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) systems to support the global transition toward clean, reliable, and sustainable energy.

Our mission is to accelerate the future of nuclear energy through advanced reactor technologies, combining cutting-edge engineering, digital innovation, and world‑class nuclear expertise.

Location & Working Arrangement

EURELITE is currently building its global engineering presence. The company’s Paris office is expected to open in 2027. Until then, international candidates joining for on‑site positions will initially work as part of our Beijing‑based China engineering teamduring the first year.

Position Overview

As an Industrial Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity architectures for nuclear operational technology (OT) environments, including industrial control systems, reactor instrumentation and control networks, and critical infrastructure systems.

You will contribute to the development of cybersecurity strategies based on defense‑in‑depth principles, zero‑trust architecture, network segmentation, access control, threat modeling, and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with I&C engineers, electrical engineers, system engineers, software teams, and nuclear safety specialists, you will help ensure the cybersecurity resilience, reliability, and safety of advanced nuclear energy systems.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Cybersecurity Architecture & Design

• Develop cybersecurity architectures for:
  • Industrial control systems (ICS)
  • Operational technology (OT) networks
  • Reactor instrumentation and control (I&C) systems
• Design and implement cybersecurity solutions based on:
  • Defense-in-depth strategies
  • Zero-trust security principles
  • Network segmentation
  • Access control mechanisms
• Define cybersecurity requirements and technical specifications for critical digital systems.

OT Network Security Implementation

• Deploy and configure industrial cybersecurity technologies, including:
  • Industrial firewalls
  • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
  • Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms
  • Bastion hosts
  • Endpoint protection solutions
• Support secure architecture design for:
  • SCADA systems
  • PLC/DCS environments
  • Industrial communication networks

Cybersecurity Assessment & Risk Management

• Perform:
  • Cybersecurity risk assessments
  • Threat modeling
  • Vulnerability assessments
  • Security reviews
  • Penetration testing support
• Analyze cybersecurity threats affecting:
  • Industrial control systems
  • Embedded systems
  • Critical infrastructure networks
• Develop mitigation strategies and security improvement plans.

Industrial Protocol & System Security

• Analyze and secure industrial communication protocols, including:
  • OPC UA
  • Modbus
  • IEC 61850
  • Other industrial network protocols
• Support secure communication design and authentication mechanisms.
• Evaluate cybersecurity implications of system interfaces and data exchange pathways.

Nuclear Cybersecurity Compliance & Documentation

• Support compliance with:
  • Nuclear cybersecurity requirements
  • Industrial cybersecurity standards
  • Critical infrastructure protection frameworks
• Develop and maintain:
  • Cybersecurity design documents
  • Security assessment reports
  • Technical specifications
  • Engineering documentation
• Support cybersecurity reviews throughout the reactor design lifecycle.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in:

• Cybersecurity
• Information Security
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Automation Engineering
• Control Engineering
• Related technical disciplines

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of:

• Industrial cybersecurity
• Operational Technology (OT) security
• Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security
• Network security architecture
• Cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies

Experience with:

• Firewall configuration
• IDS/IPS deployment
• SIEM platforms
• Vulnerability assessment tools
• Network monitoring technologies

Understanding of:

• SCADA systems
• PLC/DCS architectures
• Industrial communication protocols
• Secure network design principles

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to understand complex industrial systems and cybersecurity risks.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following experience will be highly valued:

• Experience in nuclear cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, or industrial automation security.
• Experience with cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including:
  • IEC 62443
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Industrial cybersecurity best practices
• Experience securing:
  • Nuclear I&C systems
  • Power plant control systems
  • SCADA/ICS environments
• Experience with:
  • Embedded system security
  • Secure software development
  • Cybersecurity verification and validation
• Experience with advanced energy systems, including:
  • Advanced Modular Reactors (AMR)
  • Generation IV nuclear technologies

Why Join EURELITE?

• Work on cutting-edge Generation IV Advanced Modular Reactor technology
• Contribute directly to the future of clean and reliable energy
• Collaborate with international nuclear experts and engineering teams
• Apply advanced simulation and AI-driven approaches to nuclear innovation
• Grow with a pioneering technology company shaping the next generation of energy systems