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Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Urenco USA·Eunice, New Mexico·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at Urenco USA's uranium enrichment facility in Eunice, NM. Support classified and unclassified information systems security, ensure NRC/DOD/DOE regulatory compliance, develop cyber security programs, and respond to security incidents.

Responsibilities

  • Support ISSM for planning and implementation of security for classified and unclassified information systems, ensuring NRC/DOD/DOE compliance
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive cyber security program to safeguard data, systems, and networks
  • Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to protect sensitive information and assets
  • Monitor and analyze security logs to identify and respond to potential security incidents
  • Analyze vulnerabilities and risks for consistency with regulatory requirements
  • Investigate cyber security issues under ISSM supervision
  • Advise ISSM and Security Manager on cyber security risks and mitigation techniques
  • Establish, document, implement, and monitor cyber security procedures
  • Maintain Access Authorization packages and ensure users obtain required security clearances
  • Educate employees on cyber security, data privacy, and incident response best practices
  • Support site operations including procedure revisions and Corrective Action Program investigations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • 3 years of direct work experience in regulatory security field (DOE, DOS, DOD, etc.)
  • Prior experience with Microsoft Active Directory and group policy access rights administration
  • CAA Access and Q-level security clearance

Desired

  • 5 years of direct work experience in Cyber or Information Security field
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for information handling and NIST Management Framework
  • Certification in IT Security (CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+)

Location

On-site in Eunice, NM. Professional work schedule with minimal night/weekend support required; subject to 24/7 on-call duties during designated ERO team duty weeks; radiological exposure expectations; 10% travel or less.

Job details

FieldSecurity
Salary$104k–$116k/yr
LocationEunice, New Mexico
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Security Clearance

Security Clearance

Skills & Tools

NRC RegulationsCyber Security ProgramActive DirectoryNist FrameworkIncident Response

About the company

Urenco USA

Operator of the only commercial uranium enrichment facility in the US, the National Enrichment Facility in Eunice, New Mexico.

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