Engineering Journal Jobs in Altavista
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Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.
Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.
What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.
Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.
Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
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Title: Cybersecurity Coordinator Duration: 12 Months with plans to convert to full time Location: Altavista, VA Travel: Minimal; possible conferences or external training only Hybrid (1 day WFH per week) Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position.
Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
Job Description: The Cybersecurity Coordinator plays a critical role in protecting the organization's digital assets, systems, and infrastructure.
This position involves designing secure architectures, performing risk assessments, threat modeling, implementing cybersecurity controls, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements across Abbott Nutrition.
The coordinator will work cross-functionally with IT, Engineering, Operations, and Compliance teams to maintain a robust cybersecurity posture across manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for software, systems, and network infrastructure.
Perform threat modeling using tools such as STRIDE.
Conduct and support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-82, FDA, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, etc).
Monitor and interpret changes in global cybersecurity regulations and standards, integrating them into Abbott Nutrition policies and procedures.
Support internal and external audits, including remediation coordination at Abbott Nutrition sites.
Collaborate with engineering and development teams to design secure system architectures.
Experience with secure coding practices and encryption technologies.
Guide teams in applying cybersecurity controls throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Monitor cybersecurity threats and develop mitigation strategies.
Respond to and investigate cybersecurity incidents, identifying root causes and recovery actions.
Utilize and manage security technologies including: o Firewalls o Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) o Endpoint protection o Data Loss Prevention (DLP) o SIEM systems o Log aggregation tools Support the deployment and operational use of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, QA, IT) and vendors to document and implement cybersecurity controls to achieve program requirements while enabling business outcomes.
Subject Matter Expertise on security projects to ensure the timely, on-budget, and effective implementation of cyber security improvements that are operationally supported with validation methods in place to measure effectiveness.
Top required skills: Cybersecurity expertise; ability to perform risk assessments and vulnerability analysis; stakeholder management/influence.
Top preferred skills: Understanding of IT/OT architecture, familiarity with OT applications (OSI PI, Ignition, FactoryTalk, PLCs, DeltaV).
Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security/ cybersecurity, or related field.
5 years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in regulated industries such as food, beverage, healthcare/ pharma, or medical devices.
Experience with cloud security, network protocols (SSL/TLS, VPNs, IPsec), and secure cloud-based applications.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, FDA cybersecurity guidance).
Proficiency in threat modeling, risk management, vulnerability management, and incident response.
Experience securing both software and hardware systems in manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, HITRUST, NIST SP 800-82).
Systems used daily: ServiceNow (GRC, CMDB), Process X, Nucleus, RMS, Splunk or ARMS for asset inventory.
Personality traits: Pragmatic, persuasive, calm under pressure, good at translating security needs to operational language, strong at influencing without authority.
Certifications GICSP strongly preferred, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification preferred.
About us: DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond.
The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.
DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer.
DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
Cybersecurity, Firewalls, network protocols
We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.
You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.
The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.
No formal finance background is required.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
