SCADA Administrator (5A.26)

American States Water Company

$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • A.S. diploma required; B.A. or B.S. preferred
  • Minimum 5 years in Information Technology
  • Certifications: MCSE, CCNA, VCP, CWNA preferred
  • Proficient in cybersecurity best practices
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Virtual Machine software
  • Knowledge of Local Area Networks and Cisco hardware
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Manage SCADA network projects from inception to completion
  • Provide remote support for SCADA networks and related hardware/software
  • Install and configure computer and network systems
  • Monitor and maintain computer systems and cybersecurity protocols
  • Develop and implement policies for SCADA and cybersecurity
  • Evaluate software changes for cybersecurity impact
  • Support cybersecurity training for SCADA users

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans with 85% company premium coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick leave, plus twelve paid holidays
  • 401(k) and Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plans
  • Life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
  • Health savings account and flexible spending plans
Full Job Description
Job Functions:
• Manages completion of SCADA network projects; including implementing network equipment, servers, workstations, and applications
• Provides remote support for SCADA networks with a variety of computers, servers, peripherals, and software
• Installs and configures computer hardware, software, and networks
o Builds and installs host servers with multiple virtual machines
• Monitors and maintains computer systems and networks
• Protects SCADA digital infrastructure by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources
• Monitors cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats to understand current risk, recommend response and mitigation/countermeasure strategies
• Implements mitigation/countermeasure strategies and other cybersecurity improvements
• Implements the most applicable standards and guidelines from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and American Water Works Association (AWWA) related to cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems (ICS), including the following internationally recognized agencies:
o NIST 800-53 - Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information System and Organizations
o NIST 800-82 - Guide to Industrial Control System (ICS) Security

• Develops and implements policy and guidance for SCADA and cybersecurity
• Communicates with Leadership relating to critical incidents and strategic cybersecurity requirements
• Recommends new/emerging cybersecurity tools and services
• Evaluates the cybersecurity impact of software changes
• Researches and recommends security patches, including firmware, operating systems, and software
• Patches and "hotfixes" all operating systems and applications with the latest security updates
• Develops and implements USB security on end-points SCADA computers
• Implements end-point protection on SCADA systems
• Assesses and replaces SCADA IT equipment and network along with SCADA related components
• Maintains an updated inventory of all SCADA hardware and software
• Supports cyber security training for SCADA users
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• A.S. diploma in a related field required. B.A. or B.S. degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in Information Technology
• Certifications preferred: MCSE, CCNA, VCP, CWNA
• Proficient in cyber security best practices
• Knowledge in Microsoft Windows Server Operating System and Virtual Machine software
• Knowledge of Local Area Network and Cisco product
o Router
o Managed Switch
o Firewall
• Knowledge of PC computer network support and maintenance
• Knowledge of Data Backup and Recovery
• Knowledge of System Alert and Monitoring software
• Able to work independently with Products Technical Support with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, computer literate
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to learn new skills to keep current with technology changes
• Ability to Install and maintain software and hardware
• Able to prioritize workload and coordinate time schedules
• Ability to travel between system locations required

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies associated with this job.

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

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