Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Engineer (US)

About the Role

Location
United States of America
North Carolina
Raleigh
Remote vs. Office
Hybrid (Remote/Office)
Company
Siemens Energy, Inc.
Organization
Grid Technologies
Business Unit
Grid Solutions
Full / Part time
Full-time
Experience Level
Experienced Professional

A Snapshot of Your Day 

As a technical specialist for OT Network and OT/IT Security, you will be at the forefront of the energy transition. You are part of a highly motivated team of OT Security and Control systems engineers, designing communication networks and OT-Security concepts for our Flexible AC Transmission systems (FACTS) and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission systems, ensuring seamless communication between the various control and protection devices. In order to better protect our OT and IT systems, you will explore all the possibilities of how to effectively deceive, circumvent, and weaken them. For this, you will ask questions for which there are still no answers and search for gaps where hardly anyone suspects them. You also clarify the communication interfaces to subsystems and customer networks, drive and supervise implementation of IT Security standards in our projects.

How You Can Make a Difference

  • Design of solution-oriented industrial cybersecurity for customer projects in the field of control technology for energy transmission systems
  • Bringing in your knowledge of OT/IT security to protect critical infrastructure
  • Support in the design, implementation, testing, and system integration of customer-oriented solutions to ensure OT/IT security
  • In addition to analyzing customer requirements, developing and implementing the corresponding OT/IT security solutions
  • Tracking technical developments and technological trends and constantly expanding your know-how in the field of OT/IT security
  • Conducting threat and risk analyses and define corresponding countermeasures
  • Create technical specifications and documents for our OT/IT network and security concepts based on customer requirements and international standards.
  • Experience in configuring and commissioning communication components and virtual environments.
  • Providing evidence of the implementation of holistic IT security requirements in the project (Apply hardening measures, conduct penetration testing and threat/risk assessment).
  • Support commissioning and after sales teams in trouble shooting, customer clarifications and warranty activities.

What You Bring

  • University degree in network / communication technology, computer science/ Automation technology or electrical engineering, or similar with a focus on IT security.
  • 3 or more years of operational security experience in the field of OT/IT networks or security for control systems or large automation systems. *Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice-versa.
  • Knowledge of NERC CIP required; Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in the field of cybersecurity preferred (e.g. IEC 62443, NERC CIP, BDEW Whitepaper, ISO27001).
  • Basic knowledge in the field of energy infrastructure.
  • Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting relevant Switches, Routers Firewalls and other network devices from manufacturers like Cisco, Ruggedcom, Checkpoint, Fortinet, etc.
  • Theoretical know-how of TCP/IP, routing, switching, network separation, zone concepts, redundancy mechanisms, encryption concepts, system hardening, etc.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for business, as needed.

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in FACTS & HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Our FACTS C&P team is a dedicated group of experienced professionals at the heart of our Grid Stabilization technology business. We are guiding our experts from many different disciplines though an end-to-end process taking responsibility for the outcome of each step up to the final customer acceptance. Diversity is our strength. No one is an expert in everything. Our C&P team profits from variety of technical backgrounds and complimenting mindset supported by an open feedback culture. We share an intrinsic drive to continuously challenge and improve ourselves, our team and our projects to create sustainable value for our customers. Join out team and contribute your own ideas to our cause.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 94,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

 Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

  • Career growth and development opportunities 
  • Supportive work culture and a healthy work- life balance
  • Flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Flexible benefits and savings programs
  • Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell vacation
  • Parental leave 
  • Profit sharing
  • Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives
  • Diversity and inclusivity focused

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