Washington Gas

WGL - Sr Specialist, OT Cyber Operations

Springfield, VA

Full-time

About This Job

Job Description

WGL - Sr Specialist, OT Cyber Operations

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Operations, you will be a key contributor in our efforts to support our “Plan, Build, Run, Protect” delivery model. You will develop and maintain strong partnerships with your peers, leaders, and business stakeholders, working collaboratively to align Cybersecurity activities with broader team initiatives, ensuring consistent successful outcomes.

You will:

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Help define, build and align cybersecurity OT efforts in a manner that effectively meets operational business objectives near-term and future growth objectives.

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Help drive the necessary operational activities to ensure our infrastructure is protected and remains secure.

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Provide strategic and tactical cyber guidance and oversight for our employees, managed security service providers and third-party contractors.

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Support compliance with State and Country level regulations (i.e. TSA Security Directives)

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Support the delivery of advanced cyber monitoring and incident response capabilities for assets on our OT network(s). Includes 24x7 monitoring, security controls, threat intelligence consumption, and analytics

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Lead the review and implementation of OT security best practices and controls, in alignment with industry best practices and guidance from regulatory requirements, including US and Canadian critical infrastructure directives

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Actively define and socialize the objectives and priorities of the team and managed security service provider to ensure successful execution of OT activities as part of the overall enterprise cyber strategy.

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Ensure cyber services are delivered to business clients in accordance with industry best practices and internal standards and external requirements

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Effectively and extensively collaborate with operational support teams to understand and address the risk position of critical business applications and technology assets.

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Significantly contribute to the overall compliance of regulatory initiatives (e.g. TSA Security Directives)

You have:

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5+ years’ experience combined experience in engineering and IT experience is highly desirable

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Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering field is preferred

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Direct hands-on experience with Sentinel and Nozomi is preferred

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Prior experience working with gas or electric utilities preferred; will consider related experience in other industrial domains

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Solid knowledge of cyber frameworks (NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), MITRE ATT&CK) as well as regulatory frameworks (e.g. TSA Security Directives)

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Solid knowledge of IT and OT infrastructure design - change and operation, including networking, hardware, storage, security, in both cloud and on-prem environments

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Experience leading complex enterprise incident response efforts

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Effectively communicate complex information both verbally and in writing to various stakeholders

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Build relationships with OT operations and leadership across the organization to influence change and drive adherence to an aligned strategy, policies, standards and processes.

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Experience managing third-party security service providers in the delivery of cybersecurity

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Must either hold “Secret” clearance or be eligible for “Secret” clearance in the US

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Willingness to be on call to support and respond to an incident during off-hours; the successful applicant will be working as part of a team but during an incident, certain shifts may require working on evenings and weekends during a cyber incident.

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Willingness to travel within Canada and US (:10%)

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary range of $118,000 - $159,000 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

You’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values safety as a cornerstone of our success. Military veterans and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.