Generation Technical Specialist - Technical Specialist Senior

Description

• In collaboration with local and/or remote resources, support the administration and implementation of the OT cybersecurity processes and programs for specific sites.
• Reviews plans for changes and/or modifications to networks including but not limited to Firewalls /routers /switches.
• Assures safety of all activities.
• Intermediate level of responsibility to configure, administer, implement, and maintain specialized programs/ systems/ equipment to support the Generation Organization.
• Adheres to strict documentation standards for the specialized programs/systems/ equipment to document plans, processes, and procedures.
• Support the development and maintenance of required OT cybersecurity processes and programs.
• Participates in implementing projects associated with any new program requirements or system/equipment upgrades or repairs.
• Works with Plant Staff, Plant Management, and others to support a successful local program for the OT cybersecurity program/system/equipment at specific sites.
• Coordinates, as needed, required and appropriate specialized training of employees with a thorough understanding of any training elements that are necessary.
• Troubleshoot OT system/equipment hardware and software.
• Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to perform routine work.
• Review/understand network switch settings and capable of performing configuration/modifications to switches (e.g., Cisco, Ribbon).
• Collaborate with others to help maintain consistency and continuous improvement within the Generation Organization.
• Communicates and collaborates with local personnel to maintain the OT programs/systems/equipment in alignment with Generation’s requirements

Requirements

• Experience with the configuration and installation of servers, workstations, and appliances a plus.
• Practical knowledge and skill with computers and interfacing to other devices.
• Experience with network tools is a plus such as NMAP, NESSUS, Wireshark, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Capable of reviewing Firewall Rules and Access Control Lists (ACLs) to ensure proper electronic access controls are in place.
• Networking Knowledge/Experience
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Experience with Visio a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Understanding how NIST 800-82 from a cybersecurity perspective applies in the OT environment is a plus.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting issues.
• In addition to any experience required above, 6 years of direct experience and intermediate level knowledge of the specialized programs/ systems/ equipment is typically required for this particular role.
• In addition to any experience required above, 8 years of direct experience and journey level knowledge of the specialized programs/ systems/ equipment is typically required for this particular role.
• Understanding of potential vulnerabilities and mitigations. Experience installing patches or upgrading firmware a plus.
• Experience with Controls, Monitoring, and Protection equipment is a plus. This includes such equipment as DCS (Emerson, ABB, etc…), PLCs (Allen-Bradley Controllogix, GE, Siemens, etc…), Recorders, Historians, GE and SEL Protective relays.
• Bachelor’s degree in applicable technical field
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and standards is a plus (such as NIST, NERC CIP, and IEC 62443) including NIST Cybersecurity framework (CSF 2.0).
• Or Associate’s degree with 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Basic network troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of commonly used protocols in the Operational Technology (OT) environment is a plus (e.g., TCP/IP, Modbus, DNP3).
• Knowledgeable about computers systems (Windows, Linux, etc…).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance