Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Job Summary
The Lead Protection and Controls Cyber Security Engineer acts as a key technical resource for substation automation projects. This role involves designing and implementing cybersecurity requirements for substation LAN networks and automation systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery, customer satisfaction, and compliance with industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement substation automation and network cybersecurity.
- Configure critical infrastructure security devices like firewalls and routers.
- Manage project technical execution, FAT, and SAT processes.
- Provide expert guidance to tendering teams and cross-functional partners.
Required Skills
- Expertise in OT Networking and Substation Automation.
- Knowledge of industry protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus).
- Proficiency in security standards (NERC CIP, IEC 62443).
- Strong leadership and technical project management skills.
Job Details
### Essential Responsibilities
- Create and implement comprehensive substation automation network & cybersecurity designs, including Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
- Act as the point of contact for all matters related to cybersecurity and networking in a project environment.
- Lead the configuration of Cyber security devices including Switches, Routers, firewalls, etc.
- Prepare and execute FAT and SAT plans to validate the Network and Cybersecurity solution.
- Assist tendering team with reviewing RFQs, identifying clarifications, preparing reference architectures, and estimating costs.
- Lead design reviews and customer technical discussions to ensure compliance with quality and engineering standards.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and partners to support site issue resolution, snag closure, and Site Acceptance Testing.
- Drive on-time, high-quality delivery of design packages by tracking progress, controlling design hours, and mitigating execution risks.
- Represent customer technical requirements in design decisions and ensure adherence to EHS standards and safe work practices.
### Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in design, implementation, testing, and delivery of OT Networking solutions and Cybersecurity.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in substation automation protection and control solutions.
- Fluent in English and able to travel up to 30% across the U.S. and Canada.
### Desired Characteristics
- Strong technical expertise in Substation Automation and protection and control solutions.
- Knowledge of OT-specific protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC).
- Experience in designing security controls for OT systems (firewalls, IDS, access controls).
- Familiarity with network segmentation and OT security architectures.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443, NERC CIP, IEEE 1686, IEC 62351).
- Professional certifications (ISC2, SANS, ISACA, CISSP) and PE license are a plus.