Critical IT Infra Analyst - SCADA & Compliance

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy seeks an IT infrastructure professional to provide enterprise level support for critical systems including SCADA and Control Center operations, ensuring compliance with NERC CIP and TSA requirements. The role spans automation platforms, servers, storage, and cybersecurity integration, with emphasis on reliable performance and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities include planning, installation, upgrades, and testing of infrastructure components, plus reporting on progress and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Other Related Degree or 1 year related work experience
• In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 1 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 2 year(s) related work experience
• CompTIA A+ and/or CompTIA Network+

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, installs and/or supports critical computer systems in highly regulated and secure environment.
• Facilitates technical and business planning for upgrades in coordination with key business functions and control centers.
• Provides technical guidance related to critical infrastructure support software and hardware to members of the IT staff.
• Develops (or assists in developing) functional standards for critical infrastructure software and hardware.
• Assists in the design and implementation of required systems that meet functional and compliance requirements for critical control center operations.
• Integrates critical infrastructure software and hardware configurations to maximize operational reliability and performance, and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates critical infrastructure hardware and software upgrades with control centers, business support teams and other areas of IT or other business units.
• Prepares activity and progress reports regarding individual and project activity.
• Keeps abreast of new hardware, software, and compliance developments, evaluates alternative approaches, and recommends new hardware technologies, software or upgrades which enhance operational reliability and process efficiencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Team coordination

Education

Associates degree in IT/CS or related, or 1 year experience

High School/GED + 2 years related experience

Tools

Windows OS

Linux OS

Job description

Duke Energy seeks an IT infrastructure professional to provide enterprise level support for critical systems including SCADA and Control Center operations, ensuring compliance with NERC CIP and TSA requirements. The role spans automation platforms, servers, storage, and cybersecurity integration, with emphasis on reliable performance and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities include planning, installation, upgrades, and testing of infrastructure components, plus reporting on progress and