Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.
This individual reports to the Head of Cybersecurity and is responsible for the cybersecurity operations at CFS. The role includes a strong collaboration with internal IT teams to ensure that CFS systems and software are protected from breaches. This individual is responsible for managing the day-to-day cybersecurity operations. They will implement and manage the systems needed to ensure that the operations are properly executed, from firewalls to SIEM, DLP, Network Security, OT, DLP, CASB and EDR. The role is responsible for assessing new systems before they are implemented using penetration testing techniques.

This team member will:

• Responsible for network security, tools that enable network security auditing / reporting, and ensuring security is “built into” the organization’s network and network devices, including third party
• Responsible for the cybersecurity tools needed to execute the cybersecurity mandate
• Analyzes and recommends security controls and procedures in acquisition, development, and change management lifecycle of information systems, and provides oversight to ensure compliance.
• Maintains current knowledge of new products, industry trends and recommends enhancements and purchases that allow CFS to maintain healthy and functional
• Provides technical consulting to management, business users, and technical associates to ensure that applications and platforms are secure
• Responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing security requirements for Network and Network devices
• Architects, designs, implements, maintains and operates information system security controls and countermeasures; documents the operation, use, and expected outputs of these systems
• Analyzes and recommends security controls and procedures in business processes related to use of information systems and assets, and provides oversight to ensure compliance
• Implementing security control as necessary in alignment with various NIST standards (800-53, 800-82 …)

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Certification on at least one Cybersecurity program (CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC or similar)
• 3 year experience in a hands-on security focused role
• Demonstrated ability to apply fundamental cybersecurity and IT concepts to tasks and projects
• Demonstrated experience with Penetration Testing Reporting and Remediation
• Hands on technical experience with SIEM, Networking, OT, DLP, CASB, EDR
• Experience with AWS Security
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Experience securing cloud applications (Iaas and SaaS)
• Experience with creating automation of security tasks
• Problem solver
• Understands and can implement computer forensics
• Continuous learner
• Detail oriented

Additional experience and/or qualifications:

• AWS Security certification
• Ability to type, stand, and sit for extended periods of time
• Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
• #LI-Hybrid

CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.
At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.