OT Cyber Security Lead

About the role

The OT and Cybersecurity Lead supports the design, installation, and maintenance of PV and BESS SCADA systems. This role can be based in Scottsdale, AZ or remotely within the continental US and requires approximately 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Coincide 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 associated 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

Requirements

• 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 technical field
• Understanding of SCADA server environments (i.e. VMware, Windows, and/or Linux systems)

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Subject Matter Expertise on SCADA network architecture

Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this role is $135,000 - $175,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.