OT Cyber Security Lead

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Koch Business Solutions, LP is seeking an OT and Cybersecurity Lead to oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of SCADA systems in Phoenix, AZ. This role provides opportunities for remote work within the continental U.S. and involves approximately 10% travel.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in Network design for utility-scale Power Plants. Competitive salary of $135,000 - $175,000 per year, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience working on Network design for utility-scale Power Plants.
• Understanding NERC requirements including CIP and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Function as the OT and Cybersecurity team representative in design discussions.
• Authorize and oversee Cybersecurity policies across projects.
• Review EPC requirements for Cybersecurity and Networking.

Skills

Network design for utility‑scale Power Plants

Understanding of NERC requirements

Troubleshooting network issues

Technical document development

SCADA server environments (VMware, Windows, Linux)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Fortinet security platforms

Cisco networking solutions

Job description

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for an OT and Cybersecurity Lead to support the design, installation, and maintenance of PV and BESS SCADA systems. This position can be based in Scottsdale, AZ or remotely within the continental U.S. and will require approximately 10% travel.

Our Team

DEPCOM's SCADA team is composed of individuals with a diverse background in engineering, construction, operations, and project management. We are focused on designing and delivering HMI/SCADA and EMS systems that allow our partners to leverage the full capabilities of their renewable generation site.

The SCADA team collaborates with other business units through the full lifecycle of the project to develop creative solutions, utilizing new and existing technology, that meet customer requirements.

What You Will Do

• Function as the OT and Cybersecurity team representative in engineering and technical design updates and discussions
• Authorize and oversee DEPCOM Cybersecurity policies across active EPC projects including Remote Access Procedures and Project Handoff deliverables
• Review EPC requirements and specifications for the Cybersecurity, Networking, and NERC Compliance portions of the EPC contract
• Coordinate technical reviews with SCADA suppliers, customers, and the Project Integration team ensuring that the design meets the EPC contract and Industry standards
• Witness the SCADA Factory Acceptance Testing and follow through identified punch list items
• Identify technical and compliance risks and communicate to the SCADA PM any impacts to the project schedule and cost
• Provide subject matter expertise on the SCADA network architecture for the substation, PV, BESS and associate connected network peripherals
• Collaborate with SCADA Vendors and Commissioning to troubleshoot network equipment that is not performing as designed
• Travel to the job site as required to provide support
• Advise owners and subcontractors on proper IT/OT Network segmentation
• Support SCADA team with owner related questions on CIP documentation and vulnerability scans

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience working directly on Network design for utility‑scale Power Plants
• Understanding of NERC requirements including CIP and asset management
• Experience troubleshooting network issues in factory and in commissioning environments
• Experience reviewing and developing technical documents and presenting their requirements to stakeholders and peers
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a technical field
• Understanding of SCADA server environments (i.e. VMware, Windows, and/or Linux systems)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in the design and startup of PV and/or BESS plants
• Experience presenting and explaining complex issues to stakeholders that do not have a technical background
• Coordination experience with Owners, Utilities, ISO's and/or Integrators
• Versed knowledge in modern network architecture and NERC and FERC standards
• Experience with Fortinet and Cisco networking and security platforms, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, and Cisco switches/routers
• Experience designing and operating segmented OT networks using Fortinet and Cisco solutions, including VPNs, secure remote access, and/or zero‑trust architectures

For this role, we anticipate paying $135,000 – $175,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.