Senior Engineer, Security Operations

The Senior Engineer plays a key role in securing industrial control systems for the Georgia electric grid and is GSOC's physical security subject matter expert. To perform this essential function, the Senior Engineer must demonstrate a high degree of technical and analytical capability, as well as an ability to learn and adapt to quickly changing technologies, procedures, and compliance requirements. You will be responsible for providing physical security engineering support for electric utility critical infrastructure. Expert-level experience with badging systems, credential management, video surveillance systems, intrusion detection systems, and physical protection of critical systems are key to success in this role.

Job Duties:

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science or Engineering, Information Systems/Technology, or a related field.

Experience:

Experience working in regulated environments such as NERC CIP or others is highly desired *

Equivalent Experience:

Associates degree in related field with 10+ years of experience in any of the following areas: information technology, cyber security, engineering, or information security.

or

High school diploma with 12+ years of experience in any of the following areas: information technology, cyber security, engineering, or information security.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations: Certifications in Cyber Security or Information Systems are a plus.

Specialized Skills: Requires strong technical skills and understanding of various security events across multiple operating system and appliance platforms. Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changes in technologies, processes, and compliance standards. Strong customer service attitude. Strong analytical skills. Ability to document resolutions to customer issues and security alerts. Capability to provide leadership over implementation of processes. Resolve issues amongst a diverse group of stakeholders. Must be able to pass a NERC CIP personnel risk assessment screening.

Travel: 10%

Unusual Hours: Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, to support operations and security event response. Supports customers, incident response processes, and systems after hours, as needed. On-site support for system installs, upgrades, assessments as required by CIP compliance activities.