OT Security Engineer (Operational Technology)

Company: NATIONAL GRID CO USA (NE POWER)
Location: Lynn
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

About us
National Grid is hiring Operational Technology (OT) Security Engineers for our global OT Security Team in Waltham, MA.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record put us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful, we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
Job Purpose
In today s rapidly changing, digitized global environment, cyber security continues to play an ever more critical role in protecting both physical and cyber assets. As a member of the global OT Security Team, you will design and deliver solutions to secure National Grid s most vital assets from internal and external threats. This dynamic position will provide the opportunity to work on high-profile projects spanning the business from Gas and Electric to Renewables while delivering to key internal and external stakeholders in the United States and United Kingdom.
Key Accountabilities
Identification, development, and delivery of robust and innovative cyber security solutions.
Engineering and design of cyber security products and solutions, including but not limited to: architecture reviews, vendor engagements, and testing/implementation of controls.
Application and execution of risk assessments within Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and OT environments.
Engagement with key business stakeholders to ensure delivery of customer requirements.
Ongoing support for delivered solutions throughout product lifecycle.
Qualifications
Required

Bachelor s degree, ideally in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
Applied practical experience with ICS, SCADA, and/or OT environments.
Strong understanding of key cyber security controls to be implemented within OT environments.
Strong understanding of OT networks, protocols, and assets/devices.
Ability to define and deliver services to internal and external customers, while achieving excellent customer satisfaction.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to excel in a high-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Ability to prioritize tasks and execute independently with limited supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with virtual teams to solve business challenges.

Preferred

Demonstrable experience in cyber security as applied to ICS, SCADA, Protection and Control (P&C), and/or Distributed Control Systems DCS (e.g., intrusion detection systems and design, OT incident response, vulnerability management, etc.).
Thorough knowledge of typical ICS vulnerabilities, exploitation mechanisms, security testing, and remediation/mitigation measures.
Understanding of IEC 62443, NERC CIP, or ICS/OT standards.
Information Security qualifications, such as CISSP, CISM or GIAC.
Applied practical experience managing Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, such as firewalls, routers, switches, servers, and workstations.
Supervisory/Interpersonal experience required
Demonstrate sound judgement/decision making and interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrate a high degree of credibility and influence with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Job Requirements
Must reside in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Vermont.
This position will require up to 25% regional travel as necessary and appropriate.
More Information
Position is based out of Waltham, MA.

This position has a career path which provides advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

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