SCADA & ICS Cybersecurity Administrator

International Executive Service Corps; Fort Bragg (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

American States Utility Services, Inc. seeking a SCADA/Cybersecurity Technician to perform skilled programming, maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA systems across multiple sites.

You will support telemetry, PLCs, and communications equipment while implementing DHS/AWWA cybersecurity standards and policies. The role requires 5+ years in IT with SCADA experience, a degree in engineering/CS/Cybersecurity, and ability to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in engineering, computer science, technology or Cybersecurity or a closely related field required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in Information Technology
• 1 to 3 years of prior SCADA experience required
• Certificates preferred: MCSE, CCNA, VCP, CWNA
• Proficient in cyber security best practices
• Knowledge in Microsoft Windows Server Operating System and Virtual Machine software
• Knowledge of Local Area Network and Cisco product (Router, Managed Switch, Firewall)
• Knowledge of PC computer network support and maintenance
• Knowledge of Data Backup and Recovery
• Knowledge of System Alert and Monitoring software
• Able to travel between system locations required

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled programming, corrective and preventative maintenance on all ASUS’ SCADA system computers including servers, radio communication systems, modems, networking and other telemetry and control systems
• Troubleshoots routine network and telecommunications hardware and devices including servers, routers and switches; resolves, or refers to higher level staff
• Provides technical support in developing SCADA screens for monitoring operational processes and field equipment; makes routine software changes; works with analysts and operators to test system performance
• Maintains licenses for all software used in PLC programming; maintains technical library materials
• Programs, maintains, and upgrades process controls from PLC ladder logic to field equipment for water/wastewater utilities within ASUS systems; installs, calibrates, and troubleshoots control system components and related instrumentation
• Installs, configures, and troubleshoots data communications equipment for critical SCADA, RF and plant PLC networks; assists in installing multi-platform interfaces
• Installs, services, and conducts preventive maintenance on remote communications facilities and telecommunications systems including, two-way radio, spread spectrum, microwave wireless, voice, data and SCADA systems; sets up and manipulates alarm and alarm paging programs as needed
• Assists in the development and installation of new programs for system upgrades and/or expansion
• Implements mitigation/countermeasure strategies and other cybersecurity improvements
• Implements the most applicable standards and guidelines from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and American Water Works Association (AWWA) related to cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
• Develops and implements policy and guidance for SCADA and cybersecurity
• Communicates with Leadership relating to critical incidents and strategic cybersecurity requirements
• Programs and generates a variety of reports on system operations for end users.
• Manages completion of SCADA network projects; including implementing network equipment, servers, workstations, and applications
• Implements software patches, and hot fixes in the direction of cybersecurity
• Implements security patches, including firmware, operating systems, and software patches and “hotfixes” all operating systems and applications with the latest security updates
• Develops and implements USB security on end-points SCADA computers
• Implements end-point protection on SCADA systems
• Observes and complies with all local and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols
• Maintains an updated inventory of all SCADA hardware and software
• Conducts training for SCADA users
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary, including after hours
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Cybersecurity

Networking

Windows Server

Cisco networking

Education

Associates/Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, technology or Cybersecurity

Tools

MCSE

CCNA

VCP

CWNA

Job description

American States Utility Services, Inc. seeking a SCADA/Cybersecurity Technician to perform skilled programming, maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA systems across multiple sites.

You will support telemetry, PLCs, and communications equipment while implementing DHS/AWWA cybersecurity standards and policies. The role requires 5+ years in IT with SCADA experience, a degree in engineering/CS/Cybersecurity, and ability to travel between sites.