Job Description

Overview

Throughout the corporation, supervisory systems are essential services in monitoring and operating the corporation\xe2\x80\x99s core assets. These Operational Technology (OT) supervisory systems support the corporate directive of providing and managing cost effective, safe and reliable power to its customers and shareholders. This position within the Operational Technologies Team will support the corporate strategic goals in terms of ensuring the highest availability, integrity, security and functionality of OT Systems with the emphasis of developing innovative solutions and implementing in-house practices that reduce OT cybersecurity risks. Senior level roles includes OT SCADA administration of various SCADA systems, project management, team collaboration, field and host commissioning, while other key roles is developing solutions for operational data, customized reporting and the integration of SCADA applications that relate to Power Generation and Energy Management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for supporting and improving operational systems while ensuring high standards of availability, integrity, security and functionality of the OT systems.
• SCADA OT administration tasks include the development, configuration, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of various enterprise OT SCADA systems in conjunction with field supervisory equipment and personnel. Collaboration, mentoring, and relationship building in team\xe2\x80\x99s environment.
• Administration and support of data historians, data exchange of operational data, and integration of third-party systems that relate to Power Generation and Energy Management \xe2\x80\x93 SmartMetering (SMET2), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Operator training simulator (OTS) and Outage management systems (OMS).
• Effectively leads the collaboration process with internal IT Infrastructure partners in the administration, implementation of core infrastructure services used with OT systems such as Active Directory Domain Services, DNS, DHCP, and Server and Application Administration configuration, maintenance and support with additional focus on defining business and operational requirements in cybersecurity.
• Provides oversight in the development of Cybersecurity solutions by providing professional advice on designs, analysis, risk assessments in context of industry best practices of IDMZ models, applicable policies, governance, monitoring methods and conducting cyber vulnerability assessments.
• Participates in providing innovative solutions that reduce OT security risks effectively across the Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s Hydro and Thermal generation systems throughout the Northwest Territories to meet compliance of security industry standards such as NIST, NERC CIP, ICS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Computer Science, or Computer/Electrical/Automation Engineering. Candidates with Engineering Technologist designations with the minimum level of experience will be considered.
• Senior SCADA Specialist with a minimum of 10 years of related enterprise OT level supervisory systems experience, preferably with an electric utility with hands experience in SCADA System hosting environments from enterprise level to plant level HMI/automation software. Experience in developing solutions for operational data, customized reporting and integration of SCADA applications as define in roles.
• A minimum of 5 years in the following:

• Executing Cybersecurity OT projects in the design, implementation, hardening and auditing of SCADA security standards (NIST, NERC CIP, ICS) in OT/IT environments.
• Information systems experience with implementing, administration of Operational Technology (OT) supervisory systems, supporting management of virtual environments, administration of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Proxy Servers, Bastion Hosts and Security appliances in IDMZ.
• Experience with real time and relational data historians: administration, development and reporting in OSIsoft PI, Oracle, RDBMS, and with using MS SQL Server.
• High degree of knowledge and experience in operating platforms, in both Linux/UNIX and Microsoft enterprise environments.
• Project Management experience with lead roles in developing solutions, customer product enhancement, automation, reporting and integration of SCADA with enterprise systems.
• Working knowledge of RTU, PLC, end devices and the industrial SCADA and automation communications protocols, programming, and network analysis tools.
• Experience with developing Backup and Disaster and Recovery procedures, conducting cybersecurity audits and risk assessments.
• Supporting Asset planning, life cycle management and experience in development of business cases.
• Professional Certification in systems administration strongly desired, such as: Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), or comparable certifications.
• At least one recognized security certification: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Industrial Security Professional (GICSP), ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert.
• Demonstrated Strong interpersonal skills, refined communications and ability to work well in a team\xe2\x80\x99s environment is required.
• Requires valid class 5 NWT drivers\xe2\x80\x99 license.
• Must undergo successful criminal records check.

Salary for this position ranges from $55.83/hr - $67.85/hr, plus a location allowance of approximately $4,642 per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, long-term disability, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Affirmative Action Employer - Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status via our online application process in order to receive priority consideration.

We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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