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City of Atlanta · 3 months ago

Security Engineer (Operational Technology, SCADA/DCS)

72 Marietta St, Atlanta, GA, 30303, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$99K/yr - $99K/yr

4+ years exp

The City of Atlanta is responsible for managing the Department of Watershed Management’s Critical Industrial Control assets, and they are seeking a Security Engineer specializing in Operational Technology and SCADA/DCS systems. This role involves securing OT environments, implementing security strategies, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance cybersecurity measures.

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Responsibilities

Analyze SCADA and DCS security systems and seek improvements on a continuous basis

Understanding of Automation and Process Controls for Industrial Control Systems(ICS)

Help drive security standards and best practices for Industrial Control Systems(ICS)

Advise and implement application, and infrastructure security strategy in the OT environment

Perform breach, threat, and vulnerability analysis

Troubleshoot and fix OT related security infrastructure issues

Handle escalations from Cybersecurity Analysts and plant stakeholders

Interact with, configure, and troubleshoot network intrusion detection devices and other security systems via proprietary and commercial consoles, both local and remote

Report possible threats or software issues within the OT Network

Research weaknesses, risks with the SCADA/DCS network and assist with remediations

Assist fellow employees with cybersecurity, software, hardware or OT/IT needs

Develop, implement, and monitor security measures to safeguard information, network infrastructure, HMI, PLCs and computer systems

Deploy, configure, and monitor new security tools

Help drive user education on information security best practices

Design and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and architecture

Identify, define, and document system security requirements, proposing solutions to management

Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain ICS and OT security infrastructure software and hardware

Install and manage software for monitoring systems and networks to detect security breaches and intrusions within the SCADA/DCS environment

Monitor systems for unusual activity and establish preventive measures

Plan, develop, implement, and update the company's ICS security strategy

Provide education and training to staff on best practices for SCADA/DCS systems security

Analyze alerts for potential security threats within the SCADA/DCS network

Manage vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts for OT assets

Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies relevant to the ICS and OT environment

Collaborate on OT projects to ensure security considerations are addressed

Attend meetings to provide input on security-related matters

May perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

SCADA/DCS securityIndustrial Control SystemsVulnerability assessmentCybersecurity strategyPalo Alto FirewallsProgrammable Logical ControllersHuman Machine InterfaceIT-OT convergenceUnix/Linux/WindowsNetworking protocolsPacket analysis toolsCyber threats investigationsIndustrial Controls standardsEducationTrainingSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer science, Computer, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Network Security, Information Security, Information Technology, or Mathematics

4-6 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience: undergraduate degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience, graduate degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience

Certifications: GIAC GCIP, InfoSec ICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert, CISSP, GCIA, GPEN, GWAPT, GCIH, GSEC, OSCP, OSCE, OSCP, CompTIA Security + or similar certification

Valid Georgia driver's license

Hands on experience with one or more of the following platforms or technologies: Palo Alto Firewalls, Programmable Logical Controllers(PLCS), Human Machine Interface(HMIs), Tripwire Enterprise, Claroty Industrial Solution and Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Relevant knowledge and experience working with Programmable Logical Controllers(PLCS), Human Machine Interface(HMIs)

Understanding of IT-OT convergence concepts

Advanced knowledge of Unix, Linux, Windows and operating systems

Understanding of Networking concepts specific to industrial control systems

Familiar with Internet of Things (IoT) security concepts

Advanced knowledge of OT and IT networking protocols and services such as: Modbus, Ethernet IP, OPC UA etc

Advanced knowledge of IT networking protocols and services such as: SFTP, HTTPS, SSH, SMB, LDAP, etc

Packet analysis tools (tcpdump, Wireshark, ngrep, etc.)

Vulnerability assessment and remediation through patching and other relevant configuration changes specific to SCADA/DCS networks

Experience as a network intrusion analyst

Knowledge on security event triaging, investigations pertaining to Cyber threats

Knowledge of Industrial Controls security standards such as NIST 800-82 and MITRE ATT&CK Framework for Industrial Controls Systems

Company

City of Atlanta

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City of Atlanta is a website provides information on services and happenings of Atlanta.

Founded in 1847

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.atlantaga.gov/

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