Cybersecurity OT Specialist

About Chinook

Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission critical government and commercial facility Owners. We specialize in the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber secure, code compliant, and energy efficient building systems. Chinook provides motivated individuals the opportunity to join a fast‐growing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.

Position Overview

The Cybersecurity OT Specialist will report to the Cybersecurity Program Manager. This individual will serve as part of an integrated team of engineering and cybersecurity experts to support Chinook’s growth in Industrial Controls System (ICS) Cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity OT Specialist will support cybersecurity engineers and specialists conducting cybersecurity inventories and risk assessments, developing security documentation, and designing and implementing ICS cybersecurity solutions. The Cybersecurity OT Specialist will be diligent, proactive, solutions oriented and a facilitator of success for team members, both internal and external. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the growing markets of sustainability, resiliency, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of cyber security policies, standards and guidelines for critical infrastructure.
• Maintain expertise in the cyber security capabilities of operational technology vendor hardware and software.
• Conduct inventories and risk assessments for critical infrastructure.
• Support data collection in the field, data analysis, report writing, and drawing development.
• Support industrial controls system testing, hardening and monitoring.
• Support detailed analysis of events and implement risk management procedures and/or processes.
• Assess and evaluate computer/network systems technologies, architectures, and products.
• Work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem‐solving environment.
• Resolve technical issues and be able to communicate them with other operation departments within the business.
• Support the planning, design, development and implementation of technical controls, procedures and policy associated with compliance to NERC CIP and NIST cyber security regulatory standards.
• Attend company meetings, training seminars, and functions.
• Ensure continued excellence at Chinook.

Skills

• Self‐motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong collaboration and organization skills
• Proficiency in MS Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience working with RMF and NIST 800-53
• Experience working with cyber security tools
• Experience with system vulnerability management

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering
• AT Level II Certification Required (Security+, GICSP)
• Certifications in Cisco, Juniper, Moxa and/or other Network Switches Preferred
• Certifications in MS Windows Server, Active Directory, Enterprise OS Preferred
• Certifications in Linux Operating Systems Preferred

Other

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance

Physical Requirements

• Travel to and from local and remote project locations
• Walking construction sites with uneven surfaces and in dust generating environments
• Climbing stairs and ladders, carrying/operating test equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Working in close proximity to electrical and mechanical building equipment and systems

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Last updated on Aug 23, 2024