This is a hands-on OT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Engineer, contract to hire role responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of SCADA and other Operational Technology systems used by the electric utility's Transmission & Distribution (T&D) organization.
The focus is on maintaining, troubleshooting, securing, patching, and upgrading existing OT systems rather than developing new SCADA applications.
Key Requirements
SCADA / OT Experience
- Experience supporting industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA environments.
- Understanding of operational technology in utilities, energy, or other critical infrastructure.
- Experience maintaining production OT systems.
OT Cybersecurity
- Hands-on administration of cybersecurity tools and platforms.
- Security hardening, vulnerability management, and patching.
- Troubleshooting security-related issues within OT environments.
Infrastructure Support
- Day-to-day administration and troubleshooting.
- System maintenance, upgrades, and performance monitoring.
- Supporting system reliability and availability.
Technical Operations
- Troubleshooting databases and SCADA display performance.
- Configuration, testing, and documentation.
- Working through the full technology lifecycle.
Utility / Critical Infrastructure Knowledge
- Understanding of Transmission & Distribution operations.
- Familiarity with the reliability and security requirements of critical infrastructure.
Specific Technologies Required
| Category | Technologies / Skills |
|---|
| OT Security Tools | Industrial Defender, Dragos, CyberArk |
| Security & Compliance | NERC CIP, NIST CSF, ISO standards |
| SCADA Systems | SCADA EMS, DSCADA |
| Infrastructure | Windows, Linux, UNIX, VMware |
| Networking | TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls |
| Identity & Security | Active Directory, CA/PKI |
| Operations | Patching, upgrades, monitoring, backup/recovery |
| Other Systems | Data historians, APIs, web GUIs, AutoCAD displays |
Experience Requirements
Candidates must meet one of these qualification paths:
- Bachelor's degree in a technology field plus 4 years of relevant IT/OT experience.
- Advanced technology degree plus 4 years of IT/cybersecurity experience.
- Without a degree, 8 years of IT infrastructure/network support experience, including 4 years involving Active Directory, backup/recovery and/or regulatory compliance.
Experience with mission-critical systems, VMware, scripting, and security certifications is desirable.