Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. · 16 hours ago
IS Security Engineer - infrastructure (Onsite)
Vancouver, WA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMotus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. is a recruiting firm specializing in professional services and technology solutions. They are seeking an Information System Security Engineer to assist in implementing and managing security strategies for critical systems that support grid operations and business applications.
Human ResourcesInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Angela Gatewood
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise on control center and field infrastructure security architecture and management for control center and field infrastructure systems and related matters
Applies a broad knowledge of power system operations and associated control center and field systems including knowledge of security and regulatory (i.e. FISMA and NERC CIP) as it pertains to compliance computer networks, user interfaces, system software, data acquisition, telecommunications, substation field equipment, and related computer hardware areas
Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical and security specialists on critical operational issues relating to control center control and field infrastructure and data systems including the upgrade and enhancement of all systems in two critical control centers and field locations
Recommend security strategies in the development of system, software and hardware architectures, technical plans and specifications, system designs, software designs, integration plans, test plans, and project plans
As the control center and field infrastructure security architect and expert, serve as the project security/compliance lead, on assigned projects, for an interdisciplinary project team of electrical engineering and operational technology staff assigned to execute on the most complex control center and field system projects
Provide technical expertise and assistance with the recommendation, development and implementation of management-approved operational cyber security and compliance strategies, processes, guidelines, and projects to safeguard critical cyber assets
Provide security engineering expertise and recommendations
In collaboration with the manager and per established procedures, develop a cyber-security architecture for the control centers to include accurate, comprehensive applicable documentation
Perform detailed and comprehensive security event analysis
Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing systems to validate functioning of data processing activities and security measures
Validate appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure
Assist in development / drafting long-range plans and strategies for OT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with OT systems vulnerabilities
Identify integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing infrastructure; recommend mitigation and/or resolution options
Qualification
Required
5 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor's degree
7 years of experience is required with an applicable associate's degree
9 years of experience is required without a degree or an applicable
Experience must include the following:
Hands-on technical implementation of networks and systems
Experience evaluating various technical, operational, and management solutions to security problems, using written language and various media to present alternatives and recommendations
Proven ability to develop documentation sufficient to arrive at logical and comprehensive conclusions and recommendations. The documentation must be of a sufficient professional level to stand as an artifact for reuse as part of the security architecture
3+ years previous experience effectively performing security control implementation on networks, servers, and systems and/or vulnerability assessments
One or more of the following networking or security certifications:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
2+ years of experience performing security control evaluation and testing
3+ years of experience with North American Electric Reliability Corporation, Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) regulatory standards and requirements
5+ years of experience with the Risk Management Framework and the 800 series of National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) Special Publications
Preferred
Bachelor of science in computer science, information technology or a directly related technical discipline is highly preferred
Benefits
Employee benefits
Company
Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Motus Recruiting is an award-winning firm in the Pacific Northwest specializing in accounting and finance, professional services, technology solutions, and executive search.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Orlando Williams
Chief Executive Officer
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