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Cybersecurity Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is developing commercially viable fusion power plants, having raised over $2 billion in capital since 2018.
Devens, MA, USA
$90,000 - $145,000
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
3+ years of experience
Energy · Cybersecurity

Job Description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is at the forefront of fusion energy development, working to revolutionize the energy sector through commercially viable fusion power plants. Since its founding in 2018, the company has secured over $2 billion in funding, positioning itself as a leader in the U.S. fusion energy landscape.

The Cybersecurity Engineer role represents a crucial position within CFS's IT organization, focusing on maintaining and enhancing the company's security infrastructure. This position combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring the successful candidate to implement robust security measures while ensuring compliance with industry standards like ISO 27001.

The role involves hands-on technical work including cloud infrastructure security, vulnerability assessments, and system hardening, while also requiring collaboration with various teams across the organization. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge fusion energy technology while implementing state-of-the-art security practices.

Key responsibilities include developing cloud security standards, conducting regular security assessments, implementing security tools, and maintaining compliance documentation. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.

CFS offers a competitive compensation package including equity, comprehensive health benefits, and professional development opportunities. The position is hybrid-based in Devens, MA, allowing for a balance between remote and on-site work. This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking energy technology while building and maintaining crucial security infrastructure.

The company culture emphasizes values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique, fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation. CFS is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified candidates regardless of their background.

Last updated 16 days ago

Responsibilities For Cybersecurity Engineer

  • Develop cloud infrastructure security standards
  • Deploy tools to monitor compliance of cloud infrastructure
  • Perform security assessments and vulnerability monitoring
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Implement system hardening and compliance
  • Implement and integrate static and dynamic code analysis tools
  • Research and evaluate Cybersecurity tools and methodologies
  • Collaborate with cyber and product architects
  • Define and enforce secure-by-default software engineering practices
  • Maintain compliance documentation

Requirements For Cybersecurity Engineer

Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field
  • 3-5 years of relevant IT/DevOps/Security Engineering experience
  • Self-starting individual with problem-solving abilities
  • Project management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Agile mindset
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
  • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call

Benefits For Cybersecurity Engineer

Equity
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Competitive compensation with equity
  • 12.5 Company-wide Holidays
  • Flexible vacation days
  • 10 sick days
  • Generous parental leave policy
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Team-building activities