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George M. S.
Cybersecurity Manager at Southern Nuclear Company | Vogtle 3&4 | M.Eng Cyber
Augusta, GA, United States
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Education:
Master of Engineering - M.Eng.
Cyber Security Policy and Compliance
The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science
2018 : 2019
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
California University of Pennsylvania
2007 : 2011
Associate's degree
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
California University of Pennsylvania
2007 : 2010
Cyber Security Policy and Compliance
The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science
2018 : 2019
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
California University of Pennsylvania
2007 : 2011
Associate's degree
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
California University of Pennsylvania
2007 : 2010
Experience:
Manage the cybersecurity department of 40 highly skilled cybersecurity professionals and a budget of 50M at Vogtle 3&4. Developed the cybersecurity program to meet 10 CFR 73.54 requirements based off Regulatory Guide 5.71, NEI 08-09, and NIST 800-53 frameworks. Overseeing 1 manager, 2 supervisors, and 37 employees, contractors, and consultants. Developed the most highly technical and advanced cybersecurity program in the industry using innovation from all areas including government and NERC CIP.
Innovative solutions to a highly digital nuclear power plant. Develop my team to challenge their selves and step outside their comfort zones. Team building using predictive index technology and situational management.
2021 : Present
Southern Nuclear
Cybersecurity Manager
Manage the cybersecurity group and help develop the cybersecurity program at Vogtle 3&4 construction site.
Manage teams including Technical Assessment Methodology (TAM) assessment group, NEI 13-10 Consequence Assessment group, software development group, and asset walk down field team. Currently overseeing roughly 30 engineers.
Work with managers from all aspects of the Vogtle team to promote cyber integrity during construction.
My mission as a leader is to grow my team by challenging them to step outside their comfort zone in order to grow professionally and personally.
*Public Speaking and Presenting
*Cross Training
*Career Development and Growth
*Becoming Team Leads
*Benchmarking the Industry
The success of a team starts with the leader and is built off trust. Without the support of your team you will not be successful.
Leading the SNC fleet Troubleshooting team for cross discipline improvements.
2020 : 2021
Southern Nuclear
Cybersecurity Supervisor
Managed the electrical and I&C design engineering group as Design Engineering Manager.
2019 : 2020
Exelon Nuclear
Cyber Security and I&C Design Engineering Manager
I work with the security department, maintenance departments, operations department, emergency preparedness department, and the system and design engineers to protect the critical digital assets (CDA's) of the plant by implementing protective controls. I also review potential designs or Mods for cyber security weaknesses and potential vulnerabilities then mitigate the vulnerabilities by implementing controls.
Manage the CSAT and conduct Incident Handler training. Work as a counter part for the NRC during inspections. Performed multiple self-assessments for cybersecurity. Work with planning for cybersecurity related modifications.
Use and implemented NEI 10-04, NEI 13-10, and NEI 08-09 guidance for milestone 8 NRC compliance.
Performed several self-assessments along with NOS audits and successfully completed the milestone 8 NRC inspection with top results in the industry for Clinton Power Station.
The cyber rule 10CFR73.54 started the cyber security requirements followed by NEI guidence made this job a reality.
I also perform cybersecurity related risk assessments, control assessments, vulnerability assessments, and write white papers.
I am also IP-ENG-001 standard design qualified for cross training.
Team lead for complex troubleshooting of multiple issues.
Team lead for root cause investigations.
Interim design engineering manager Jan 2020 to present. Manage the electrical engineering group of 10 engineers using INPO 15-005 and 10-005 guidance.
2018 : 2019
Exelon Nuclear
Cyber Security Design Engineer
I woked with the AP1000 systems inside containment including the Neutron monitoring system. Performed cybersecurity assessments on new AP1000 assets and cybersecurity risk management analysis and reports. Technical writing of tech manuals, quality reports, and various other documents. Trouble shooting of field issues in laboratory. And writing of technical purchases requisitions. Used several frameworks for cybersecurity control recommendations for Chinese projects for AP1000 design.
2016 : 2017
Westinghouse Electric Company
Cyber AP1000 Nuclear Instrumentation Systems Engineer
Innovative solutions to a highly digital nuclear power plant. Develop my team to challenge their selves and step outside their comfort zones. Team building using predictive index technology and situational management.
2021 : Present
Southern Nuclear
Cybersecurity Manager
Manage the cybersecurity group and help develop the cybersecurity program at Vogtle 3&4 construction site.
Manage teams including Technical Assessment Methodology (TAM) assessment group, NEI 13-10 Consequence Assessment group, software development group, and asset walk down field team. Currently overseeing roughly 30 engineers.
Work with managers from all aspects of the Vogtle team to promote cyber integrity during construction.
My mission as a leader is to grow my team by challenging them to step outside their comfort zone in order to grow professionally and personally.
*Public Speaking and Presenting
*Cross Training
*Career Development and Growth
*Becoming Team Leads
*Benchmarking the Industry
The success of a team starts with the leader and is built off trust. Without the support of your team you will not be successful.
Leading the SNC fleet Troubleshooting team for cross discipline improvements.
2020 : 2021
Southern Nuclear
Cybersecurity Supervisor
Managed the electrical and I&C design engineering group as Design Engineering Manager.
2019 : 2020
Exelon Nuclear
Cyber Security and I&C Design Engineering Manager
I work with the security department, maintenance departments, operations department, emergency preparedness department, and the system and design engineers to protect the critical digital assets (CDA's) of the plant by implementing protective controls. I also review potential designs or Mods for cyber security weaknesses and potential vulnerabilities then mitigate the vulnerabilities by implementing controls.
Manage the CSAT and conduct Incident Handler training. Work as a counter part for the NRC during inspections. Performed multiple self-assessments for cybersecurity. Work with planning for cybersecurity related modifications.
Use and implemented NEI 10-04, NEI 13-10, and NEI 08-09 guidance for milestone 8 NRC compliance.
Performed several self-assessments along with NOS audits and successfully completed the milestone 8 NRC inspection with top results in the industry for Clinton Power Station.
The cyber rule 10CFR73.54 started the cyber security requirements followed by NEI guidence made this job a reality.
I also perform cybersecurity related risk assessments, control assessments, vulnerability assessments, and write white papers.
I am also IP-ENG-001 standard design qualified for cross training.
Team lead for complex troubleshooting of multiple issues.
Team lead for root cause investigations.
Interim design engineering manager Jan 2020 to present. Manage the electrical engineering group of 10 engineers using INPO 15-005 and 10-005 guidance.
2018 : 2019
Exelon Nuclear
Cyber Security Design Engineer
I woked with the AP1000 systems inside containment including the Neutron monitoring system. Performed cybersecurity assessments on new AP1000 assets and cybersecurity risk management analysis and reports. Technical writing of tech manuals, quality reports, and various other documents. Trouble shooting of field issues in laboratory. And writing of technical purchases requisitions. Used several frameworks for cybersecurity control recommendations for Chinese projects for AP1000 design.
2016 : 2017
Westinghouse Electric Company
Cyber AP1000 Nuclear Instrumentation Systems Engineer
Company:
Southern Nuclear
Years of Experience:
19
Skills
Automation, Committed to Professionalism, Computer Navigation, Control Engineering, Control Systems Design, Customer Service, cyber-security, cyber defense, cyber operations, Cybersecurity Incident Management, Electrical Engineering, Electricians, Energy, Engineering, Instrumentation, IT Security Assessments, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Office, Modbus, Penetration Testing, PLC, Power Distribution, Power Electronics, Power Systems, Problem Solving, Project Engineering, Relays, SCADA, Social Networking, Tactical Planning, Vulnerability Management, Committed to
About
Engineering is great but cybersecurity is the future. My passion is in new and upcoming technologies. Artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing (D-Wave), nanotechnology, and autonomous control (ML) are all exciting to work with. I am a life long learner and dedicated to my work and passions. I have been a natural leader my whole life and I am always willing to step up when others are not. I truly believe that you can change the world if you believe in yourself and others.
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