Director, Nuclear Security

Description

• Advise executive leadership on nuclear security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain continuity of operations and incident command frameworks.
• Oversee the integration of new technologies, including AI-driven analytics, counter-UAS systems, and autonomous monitoring platforms, to enhance security capabilities.
• Serve as the principal liaison with NRC regional offices, federal and state law enforcement agencies, and local emergency management authorities.
• Direct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for all nuclear facilities.
• Manage the deployment and maintenance of physical and technical security systems, including intrusion detection, CCTV, access control, and alarm response infrastructure.
• Oversee training and qualification programs in accordance with NRC and company standards, including tactical firearms proficiency and scenario-based response drills.
• Manage the nuclear physical security budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources, contracts, and personnel.
• Lead the development and execution of the company’s Nuclear Security Program, aligning with NRC, DOE, DHS, and industry best practices.
• Maintain compliance with NRC regulations, including 10 CFR 73.55, 73.56, and related subparts governing physical protection, access authorization, and insider mitigation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing nuclear security team, including security managers, supervisors, and armed response personnel.
• Supervise all nuclear site security operations, including guard force management, patrols, tactical response, and access authorization programs.
• Develop cost-effective strategies that maintain compliance and readiness while controlling expenditures.
• Oversee security governance for all regulated facilities under NRC Part 73, including contingency planning and insider threat mitigation.
• Support the company’s insider threat program, ensuring robust pre-employment screening and continuous behavioral monitoring.
• Coordinate emergency response integration with local, state, and federal partners.
• Direct periodic performance testing, force-on-force exercises, and security readiness assessments.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of security technologies, including perimeter detection, access control, and video management systems.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Nuclear Security Professional (CNSP), or equivalent certification.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NRC, DOE, and DHS security regulations, including 10 CFR Part 73.
• Incident Command System (ICS) or National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive security management experience, with at least 5 years in nuclear, critical infrastructure, or federal regulatory environments.
• Former experience in federal or military nuclear security operations (DoD, DOE, or NNSA preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Homeland Security, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining required NRC access authorization and security clearances.
• Exceptional communication and liaison skills with government, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies.
• Experience with AI-enabled threat detection, UAS countermeasures, or fusion-center operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing armed security forces and emergency response operations.

Benefits

• 401k with company match
• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance