ET Protection & Control System Field Compliance Specialist

Dominion Energy; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dominion Energy seeks a senior cyber security expert in the Electric Transmission Field Operations to provide advanced support, training, and policy development. You will work with IT and field teams, strengthening threat prevention and mitigation for power delivery assets.

You will manage remote engineering systems, patch cycles, and vulnerability assessments while aligning with NERC CIP requirements and security best practices.

Qualifications

• At least 7+ years of IT/OT cyber security experience; 9+ years with an associate's degree, or equivalent.
• Hands-on cyber security processes, perimeter controls, and security analytics tools knowledge.
• Strong understanding of NERC CIP standards and ETFO Cyber Security program.
• Experience with patch management, asset management systems, and incident response.
• Knowledge of substation communications/relay devices, and network security principles.
• Ability to lead, reason independently, and communicate clearly in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical and engineering support for cyber security projects and programs.
• Train field personnel on cyber security and compliance initiatives, tools, and processes.
• Develop procedures to maintain adherence to NERC CIP and IC network guidance.
• Coordinate firewall changes, patch management, and network upgrades for control systems.
• Evaluate security incidents and assist with incident response procedures.

Skills

Cyber security

Network design

NERC CIP

Firewalls

Intrusion detection

Incident response

Patch management

Vulnerability assessment

Substation communications

Windows security

Security analytics

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor

Tools

NMAP

NESSUS

Wireshark

SAP

PowerBase

ESNET

Job description

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

Job Summary

Independently perform difficult and complex work requiring thorough knowledge of the subject matter and significant experience within the Electric Transmission Field Operations (ETFO) Cyber Security Program. Responsible for providing expert technical and engineering support, direction and advice for the development of projects, programs and operational technology products. Responsible for providing training to field personnel on cyber security and compliance initiatives, applications and tools. Works closely with Power Delivery and generation support organizations, interfaces with all groups in IT support organizations, contribute to the development of cyber security strategies and implement threat prevention and mitigation capabilities while maintaining a heightened awareness of the ETFO cyber security landscape. Manage and proficiently utilize cyber security systems deployed in protection of Power Delivery assets; including remote engineering systems, account management systems, asset inventory systems, change management, network intrusion detection, file security, anti-virus, and firewall rule management. E valuate, integrate and enhance remote engineering systems (ESNET, Power System Center). Coordinate patch management and cyber asset management by facilitating periodic meetings to align activities and ensure revised policies and procedures are effectively communicated. Ensure that baseline configuration documentation is developed and/or revised to meet NERC CIP requirements. Recommend and support the implementation of architectures necessary to maintain Power Delivery cyber security and compliance. Analyze potential cyber security incidents, security alerts and assist ITRM cyber security personnel in following incident response procedures. Develop technical procedures to maintain adherence to the NERC/CIP program. Coordinate with IT for firewall rule change requests and network equipment upgrades on the control system network as needed. Schedule work using the Transmission Outage Authorization (TOA) system, ability to forecast upcoming deadlines and schedule accordingly.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• At least 7+ years of experience (with Bachelor's; 9+ years with Associate's degree) in Information Technology/Operations Technology (IT/OT), cyber security, network design, firewall rule development, and management of Windows operating systems security or ten years of a combination of this experience and CIC experience.
• Must have a detailed ‘hands on’ understanding of cyber security processes and technologies, network perimeter controls including next generation firewalls, switches, and malware prevention, security technologies including network intrusion detection systems, firewalls, logging and monitoring tools, antivirus tools, malware prevention, incident response and recovery tools, asset inventory systems and security analytics platforms; incident analysis, root cause analysis, and problem resolution
• Strong understanding of NERC CIP standards and requirements.
• Must have a strong understanding of ETFO Cyber Security program and its application and of IC networks.
• Must have a thorough understanding of automated and manual patch management systems.
• Experience in security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications and network architecture and topologies.
• Must have a strong understanding of vulnerability assessment tools (i.e. NMAP, NESSUS, and Wireshark).
• Must have a detailed ‘hands on’ understanding of multiple Substation Communications/Relay protection platforms and architectures.
• Must be proficient in control print reading and understanding Substation layouts.
• Must have a strong understanding of various Substation Communications/Relay devices and architectures.
• Must have working knowledge of SAP and PowerBase asset management systems.
• Must have a strong understanding of substation awareness including a working knowledge of substation design, architecture, physical security measures, electronic security measures, and safety best practices.
• Must have expert knowledge in modern and legacy communication protocols (dial-up, VSAT, TCP/IP, Cellular).
• Must be able to utilize critical thinking skills and apply Human Performance tools to all tasks and assignments.
• Strong level of understanding of network security principles, technologies, best practices, and NIST IC guidance.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment to identify errors, pin point root causes, and devise solutions with minimal oversight.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills;

Education Requirements

Preferred

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

• Bachelor

Disciplines

• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Information Technology

Working Conditions

• Heat Up to 25%
• Office Work Environment 51-75%
• Travel Up to 25%

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

$102300 - $132800

The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

• At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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