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Industrial Controls Operational Technology Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $132K/yr

5+ years exp

The Architect of the Capitol is seeking an Industrial Controls Operational Technology Specialist. The incumbent will be responsible for the functional design, implementation, maintenance, and operation of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) at the Capitol Power Plant, ensuring operational reliability and administration of these systems.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a specialist in the functional design, implementation, maintenance, and/or operation of CPP ICS for assigned operations

Assists with the development of a plan of action or project plan to develop functional specifications necessary to carry out the requirements of the CPP ICS

Provides assistance in solving operational issues and implementing organizational and procedural changes

Conducts systematic studies to identify long-term and short-term needs of serviced equipment

Provides guidance on the limitations and capabilities of the equipment infrastructure and how it can support particular modifications or enhancements

Set up workstations with computers and necessary peripheral devices (routers, printers, etc.)

Check computer hardware (HDD, mice, keyboards, etc.) to ensure functionality

Install and configure appropriate software and functions according to specifications

Develop and maintain local networks in ways that optimize performance

Ensure the security and privacy of networks and computer systems

Provide orientation and guidance to users on how to operate new software and computer equipment

Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance without deterring others from completing their work

Perform troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems (repair or replace parts, debugging, etc.)

Maintain records/logs of repairs, fixes, and maintenance schedules

Identify computer or network equipment shortages and place orders

Makes recommendations to management on nontechnical procedural changes necessary to modify equipment processing to resolve alarms and operational impediments

Reviews the effect of recommended modifications on other CPP ICS and requirements for external reporting

Assists ITD staff with developing procedures for securing ICS to prevent vulnerabilities and unauthorized access per AOC policy

Participates in implementing new technologies to ensure that the ICS and supporting infrastructure are secure, reliable, and accessible

Takes action to correct and mitigate any risks identified by ITD staff during routine scans and evaluations of the CPP ICS

Utilizes practical knowledge of systems engineering, project management concepts and methods, best practices, and enterprise architecture concepts and principles

Makes decisions and solves problems regarding the appropriate implementation of new ICS equipment and modifications to existing ICS

Manages, analyzes, and resolves complex issues and problems

Leverages knowledge of specialized ICS communications hardware, software, and operational processes to make decisions that significantly improve the operations of the infrastructure

Defines, coordinates, plans, and satisfies user requirements for ICS systems by reviewing, developing, or interpreting industry communications policies and procedures

Works with others to develop supplemental procedural documents required for effective guidance and control of assigned areas

Tests the operational system's backup and recovery strategies

Serves as a technical focal point for the maintenance and services performed on the ICS

Responsible for planning, coordinating, modifying, implementing, and troubleshooting all aspects of the ICS in order to meet customer needs

Assists in the development of quality control criteria, profile reports, alarm reports, and various system queries to perform continuous review of the ICS and maintain accuracy, control, and reliability of data maintained in the ICS

Coordinate security protocols in accordance with standard operating procedures to implement new security policies

Reviews and implements local policies regarding system access, network rights, and physical access to systems and equipment

Implements policy relating to system storage requirements

Provides input to the Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) procedures for ICS disaster recovery

Qualification

Industrial Control Systems (ICS)CompTIA A+CompTIA Network+Computer Science DegreeSystems EngineeringProject ManagementTechnical Communication

Required

A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field is required

Ten (10) years of experience in industrial control systems (ICS) are required

The following CompTIA Certifications (or approved equivalent) will be mandatory to have and maintain: CompTIA A+

In addition to meeting the requirements of this position at a GS-09 level: A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field is required

In addition to meeting the requirements of this position at a GS-11 level: A Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field

In addition to meeting the requirements of this position at a GS-11 level: A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field and five (5) years of experience in industrial control systems (ICS) are required

The following CompTIA Certifications (or approved equivalent) will be mandatory to have and maintain: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+

You must be a U.S. Citizen

Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs

You must meet the definition of specialized experience

You must be able to pass a drug test