Principal OT Network Specialist

Requisition ID:

90729

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

Under general guidance, this senior-level role uses diverse knowledge of technical principles and methods to a wide range of assignments and associated domains. Demands the use of advanced tools as well as the adaptation and broadening of theories, precepts, and practices in the field of Operational Technology (OT) networks. Collaborates on innovative solutions to problems encountered. Receives guidance on broad objectives, significant issues, creative ideas, and policy matters. Additional responsibilities may be allocated as part of the job duties. Individuals having experience with NERC CIP are desirable.

The Principal Specialist role enhances candidates expertise of Industrial Control System (ICS) Cyber Security and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) practices in power generation facilities and control center operational environments. Candidates can expect to serve in a hybrid role which includes implementation and project management of OT networks, oversight of NERC CIP process management as it relates to OT projects, hands-on cyber security implementation and troubleshooting of OT networks, and participation in organizational projects, as necessary.

Team Members In This Role Will:

- Work in conjunction with subject matter experts and learn how ICS security is designed, configured, and maintained in an operational technology (OT) environment.

- Develop a technical understanding of ICS network infrastructure, security appliances, and security control configurations.

- Manage integration of one or more NERC CIP standard into OT network projects

- Support the execution of operational tasking specific to network and system administration, security patch management, AV, SIEM Log Monitoring, Backup & Recovery, and Incident Response.

Required Qualifications

- Proficient understanding of the NERC Reliability Standards, with emphasis on Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)

- Minimum 3 years of experience in security center applications, monitoring, troubleshooting and Analysis.

- Must be proficient in computer operating systems, technical documentation process and gathering of auditing documentations.

- Demonstrates competence in analyzing and solving highly complex system / application-related problems within a reasonable amount of time

- Strong written and oral communication skills required for interaction with various customers of the power generation operations in order to understand customer needs and translate them to technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

- OT Network Experience

- Technical Writing Experience

- Security Tools and/or Applications Experience

Job Overview

Employees in this job are subject matter experts and make decisions and recommendations having significant impact on technical aspects of the company. Individuals in the role are responsible for one or more programs of such diversity and scope to be of critical importance to overall company objectives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

- Plans, organizes, and guides extensive technical programs and activities of outstanding novelty and/or importance

- Negotiates critical and controversial issues with high level management and officers of their organizations and companies

- Travels to power plants for onsite troubleshooting support

- Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

- Technical / Functional Excellence/Learning

- Process Management Concepts

- Quality Tools and Techniques

- Effective Written Communications

- Effective Verbal Communications

- High School Grad / GED

- Safety Policy and Practice

- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

- Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's - Engineering

- Supervisor/Management Experience:Without Rating

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Employee Group:

Exempt

Employee Type:

Full Time

Job Category:

Technical Specialist

Organization:

Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided:

No

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