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Talen Energy · 2 months ago

OT/IT Systems Analyst (Senior) - Operations & Compliance

Allentown, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. They are seeking an OT/IT Analyst or Sr. Analyst to ensure the secure, compliant, and reliable operation of IT and OT systems supporting critical energy and industrial infrastructure. This role involves bridging IT and OT domains, supporting cybersecurity deployments, and ensuring adherence to compliance standards.

EnergyEnergy ManagementOil and Gas

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participate in an 24/7 On-Call rotation that directly supports operational control and visibility of the Bulk Electric System

Ensure NERC/CIP compliance and support security and operational objectives

Configure, update, and maintain various network devices including switches, firewalls, IDS, and associated systems

Support ongoing development projects and ensure security is integrated

Troubleshoot and resolve network security issues efficiently

Analyze network logs and events to address security incidents proactively and reactively

Coordination between various teams in support of the Bulk Electric System

Convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical individuals and teams

Participate in the design and validation of cybersecurity architectures that span both IT and OT environments — ensuring practical, fit-for-purpose solutions

Plan, coordinate, and execute OT cybersecurity assessments in collaboration with internal teams, third parties, and site engineers

Conduct tabletop exercises, incident simulations, and post-event reviews to validate operational readiness and continuous improvement

Support incident response, including root cause analysis, containment, and corrective actions

Qualification

NERC CIP complianceIndustrial cybersecurity frameworksOperational Technology securityNetwork administrationSCADA experienceCybersecurity tools deploymentNetwork segmentationIncident responseAnalytical skillsCollaborative communicatorAccountabilityRisk assessment knowledgeContinuous improvement mindsetCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOwnership

Required

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Industrial Automation, related field, or experience

7+ years of combined IT/OT experience, including 2+ years in industrial cybersecurity or compliance-driven environments (e.g., SCADA, PLCs, DCS, plant operations)

Strong understanding of NERC CIP compliance, and industrial cybersecurity frameworks (NIST SP 800-82, IEC 62443)

Hands-on experience with OT infrastructure and cybersecurity controls including: Servers (Windows/Linux), virtualization (VMware/Proxmox), and backup (Commvault/Veeam)

Network segmentation, firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto,), and industrial DMZ design

Endpoint protection/EDR platforms (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender)

Asset inventory and monitoring tools (Industrial Defender, Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos)

Familiarity with identity and access management (Active Directory, Okta, Azure AD), vulnerability scanning and service management (ServiceNow)

Experience with physical security systems (e.g., CCURE, camera systems, sensors) and supporting compliance documentation

Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills; able to translate technical risks into business terms