What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCADA Technical Specialist position at Strategic Staffing Solutions?
STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!
SCADA Technical Specialist
Detroit, MI (Hybrid/Onsite Tue, Wed, Thu)
W2 contract role
12 Months then eligible for Contract renewal
Job Summary
Provides advanced guidance and expertise with configuring and administering the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system in the gas operational technology area. Leads teams in special projects involving problem solving and troubleshooting in the operational technology environment. Implements solutions to mitigate and ensure cyber security compliance.
Key Accountabilities
- Leads system configuration and administration of the SCADA process and operations
- Oversees troubleshooting and problem resolution involving operational technology software, hardware, and communication issues in collaboration with Gas operations, Business Relationship Management (BRM) and Information Technology (IT)
- Develops scope and schedule for reports and system interfaces
- Leads management of servers, workstations, databases, installation, and configuration of operating system in the OT environment
- Establishes and maintains integration of remote field sites, including collaborating with gas operations and engineering
- Regularly connects with Gas Operational Technology Cyber team to meet cyber security requirements to ensure compliance with cyber regulations
- Leads the planning and deployment of new applications/tools, software upgrades and security processes
- Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and participates in improvement initiatives of processes, procedures for the safe, secure, reliable operation of the SCADA system
- Leads key operational technology projects that require collaboration with different work groups and implements solutions within the security infrastructure that will yield optimal results
- Serves as a skilled resource for less experienced team members; provides analysis and recommendations on cross functional projects
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related discipline (e.g., Information Systems,
Computer Science, Engineering) and four years of experience in information technology
Preferred:
- Experience in Cyber Security Operations
- Experience in SCADA Operational Technology systems
- Broad knowledge in Programming Languages (e.g., Perl, C#, PowerShell, or similar)
- Advanced proficiency in Database systems administration(e.g., SQL, Oracle, or similar)
- Certifications: SANS GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification)
- Experience with field equipment, including programmable logic controllers, remote terminal units and flow computers
*Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process