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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailSeattle City Light is one of the nations largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. We workvery hardto keep Seattles electricity affordable reliable and environmentally sound! Today we are a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
Power Systems Automation (PSA) is the Operational Technology (OT) team that provides technical application and infrastructure support for the utility including the Energy Management System (EMS) and its supporting technology distributed network and virtual computing resources at power plants and substations. We will deliver multiple Operations Technology (OT) projects to address substationdistributionand power plant operations automation. Our infrastructure platform is fundamental to our success and ability to upgrade and expand how we deliver powerforcustomers.
In this role you will apply sophisticated knowledge and experience with servers workstations networking data communications cybersecurityand NERC Critical Infrastructure protect (CIP) standards to developoperateand maintain thehighly available24x7 OT infrastructure including:
Design deploy configure and lead network systems and integrate vendor products
Network switches Network Firewalls Physical Security and Access Control systems and Intrusion Protection and Detection systems in an IT and OT environment.
Tripwire SolarWinds Dell EMC Avamar/BRMRsyslog SharePointAssurX
Cisco Systems Palo Alto FirewallsForteNetNetwork systems
IBM SecurityQRadarSIEM Cybereason Tenable / Nessus
DellVxRail(with embedded VMware and vSphere) hyper-converged infrastructure
Here is more about a day inthe life:
1. Develop andmaintainquality computer support processes and design standards for:
High availability redundancy and operational continuity and configuration management.
NERC compliance Cyber security protection and intrusion detection.
2.Collaborate with customers and vendors to:
Design business and system requirements of the roadmap.
Serve asa central pointof contact for infrastructure and operations concerns.
Maintain lifecycle management system performance metrics and reports.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
3.Develop and support system changes that include:
OT infrastructure operating system and application patches and upgrades.
Configuretestand deploy servers and workstations hardwaresoftwareand data recovery.
System interfaces performance and reports with vendor supported software.
4.Operations & Maintenance
Monitor diagnose resolve and report incidents and user issues
Liaison with other providers (e.g.Seattle Information Technology Departmentvendorsand consultants generating plants substation data network communications regulatory compliance agencies
5.Participatein 24x7 call-out support rotation.
Required Qualifications:
In addition to the requirements below successful applicants will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:
Education:
Bachelors degree in engineering Technology Computer Science Technology Management or a closely related field (or a combination of education and experience which provides an equivalency to perform the work of the class.)
Experience:
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in an Operational Technology Infrastructure environment (i.e.regulatory compliance information assurance security operations systems engineering and security policy development/administration SCADA system environments).
Licensure:This position may require the driving of city vehicles. You must hold a current valid state issued drivers license from any US state to be verified prior to start date. Out of state license holders willbe requiredtoacquirea WA state license within 30 days of hire.
Desired Qualifications:
Deep technical experience with network routers switches and firewalls from Cisco SystemsFortenet Palo Alto Networks Cisco IOS and NX-OS PAN-OS
Experience in OT for a public or private Utility
Administration patching cyber security scripting automation and debugging
Experience supporting Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
SharePoint MS Office SQL Python XML Java PowerShell VBScript Linux command line shells (e.g. bashzsh) or other environments including Web servers
Requirement and design specifications; testing deployment and incident responsedocumentation
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v3 or v4
Flexibility to work independently or in teams of users peers vendors and consultant resources; to include mentorship
Experience with NERC-CIP or other cyber security regulatory compliance.
Operational technology communications networks
Coordination of activities whichimpactengineering field crews and operations personnel
Willingness to learn and accept responsibility follow safety rules work efficientlyeffectivelyand independently
The full salary range for this position is: $52.63 - $79.00 per hour.
Application Process:
Pleasesubmitthe following with your online application:
A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge experience skills and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement.
A current resumeincludingeducation and professional work experience.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. You considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance SMC14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will beprovidedan opportunity to explain or correct background information.
Want to know more about Seattle City Light Check out our web page: will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Seattle City Light Recruiting at to request accommodation.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at:
Full-Time