Job Posting End Date

06-09-2024

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Job Summary

Primary job function for this position is cyber-security work related to Operational Technology environments in Transmission and Distribution Substations. Working to secure Protection and Control Systems; relays, RTUs, carrier sets, Ethernet Switches and serial servers, controllers, monitors, meters, etc.

Job Description

• Implement/support cyber-security projects within substations.

• Execute and track problems with device firmware patching.

• Diagnose and track cyber-security incidents with substations.

• Manage firewall ACL’s

• Resolve vulnerabilities/firmware updates

• Provide support/guidance or assist in providing support to interface groups.

• Train others in all issue related to substation cyber security

• Create automation/work with vendor on automation tools for inventory tracking and device management

• Manage intermediate systems for remote access into substation environments

• Support NERC CIP program for substation environment

• Participate in CIP Audits

• Manage passwords for substation devices

• Manage CIP Baselines for substation environment

• Support cyber monitoring.

• Test representative device for approval prior to approval for standard

• Support SCADA applications for reliability and security

• Maintain reliable operations of the EMS, SCADA and P&C systems

• Improve and make recommendations to improve the quality and reliability of OT cyber security and related services

• Define and implement Human Performance Initiative rules and Key Performance Indicators around OT Cyber Security processes.

Min Requirements:

Security Specialist Senior: (Grade 7)

Education: Associate's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related technical field or higher from an accredited college/university or high school diploma and two years related military or electric utility technical experience.

Experience: Three years related experience with associate's degree and Four years of experience with a high school diploma. Individuals with a bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.

Security Specialist Prin:(Grade 8)

Education: Associate's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related technical field or higher from an accredited college/university or high school diploma and two years related military or electric utility technical experience.

Experience: Four years related experience with associate's degree and Five years of experience with a high school diploma. Individuals with a bachelor's degree and 3 year of related experience may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.

Other Requirements

• Detailed knowledge desired in the following areas:

• Substation P&C device protocol and function (e.g. SEL, GE, Siemens, Cooper)

• Siemens Crossbow intermediate system

• NERC CIP Standards

• Microsoft Windows Systems

• IP Network and Serial Communications Experience

• Limited programming capability

• Substation and Power Grid understanding

• Real time system support experience

• Good communications and documentation skills

Comp Range:

Security Spec Sr: (SG7): $83,413-$104,268

Security Spec Prin (SG8): $94,225- $122,491

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$83,413.00-104,267.50 USD

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