Scada Engineer Onsite in Manassas, VA

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Three (3) or more years of experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting SCADA systems is required.
• Must have SCADA experience within the electric utility industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Windows operating systems, LINUX, Microsoft Office, virtualization, access control/authorization, security event monitoring, and configuration management software.
• Demonstrated proficiency with administering, programming, and troubleshooting real-time SCADA systems and displays.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Power System Operations concepts, processes, and procedures.
• Basic understanding of NERC CIP standards.
• Must be able to work 5 days onsite in Manassas, VA

My Client is a locally owned electric distribution system headquartered in Manassas, VA, that provides reliable electric service to more than 180,000 homes and businesses.

OVERVIEW:

My Client is seeking a SCADA Engineer with electric utility experience to join the team in our Manassas, VA office. The position is on-site.
Configures, maintains, and supports the SCADA and Load Management infrastructure to ensure its reliable, safe, and secure operation.
Maintains the SCADA and Load Management systems in a compliant manner and demonstrates compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs, configures, and maintains the SCADA and Load Management infrastructure in accordance with policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Documents tasks to demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards, including infrastructure changes, compliance assessments, testing of significant changes, system configurations, access reviews, and equipment disposal.
• Responsible for procedures and practices related to the physical and cyber security of the SCADA system.
• Programs SCADA systems to communicate with field equipment, including IEDs, RTUs, and meters.
• Maintains and supports SCADA servers, databases, data historian, SCADA one-lines, map board, operator training, historian, and engineering workstations, and related Electric Operations systems, including Client, eDNA, ICCP, data integration (transcription, load page), and delivery point meters.
• Manages relationships with key hardware and software vendors.
• Creates and updates SCADA operator displays and databases.
• Ensures communication and coordination with Power Supply to implement peak-demand load-shedding programs.
• Responsible for Department functions and roles related to the OT Cyber Security Plan and the OT Cyber Incident Response Plan.
• Coordinates SCADA infrastructure and displays activities with Electric Operations staff.
• Coordinates the ICCP database and data exchange with external entities.
• Participates in internal and external audits as a subject matter expert.
• Provides technical support to internal staff for maintained systems.
• Directs and assists in recovery efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering,…