OT Cyber Security Engineer – Substation Automation

OT Cyber Security Engineer – Substation Automation

Posted 2 weeks ago by WA Consultants

Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
UK (Remote)

Summary: Required for a one-year onsite contract in Stockholm, the OT Cyber Security – Substation Automation consultant will focus on evaluating security compliance with various standards and deploying security measures in operational technology environments. The role involves monitoring third-party security patches, implementing vendor security features, and conducting vulnerability assessments. The consultant will also manage role-based access control and utilize security tools for effective monitoring and protection of substation networks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate security compliance with NERC CIP, IEC 62443, and IEEE standards.
  • Deploy Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Endpoint Protection for OT environments.
  • Monitor and validate third-party security patches to ensure system reliability.
  • Implement security features provided by device and system vendors.
  • Manage role-based access control (RBAC) in substation networks.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of OT/ICS systems.
  • Utilize SIEM, log management, and anomaly detection tools.

Key Skills:

  • Deep understanding of substation automation (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, MMS, GOOSE messaging).
  • SCADA, RTU, IED, and EMS security expertise.
  • Network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, NAC) in OT environments.
  • Experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing of OT/ICS systems.
  • Proficiency in SIEM, log management, and anomaly detection tools.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: Sweden

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT