Senior Distribution Cybersecurity Analyst

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Position Summary

The utility industry is changing as a proliferation of distributed generation technologies, products, and services are deployed on the distribution system. In this dynamic environment, safeguarding an increasingly interconnected system against evolving threats is increasingly difficult however, ensuring the effective and secure interconnection of devices is paramount for future grid stability, carbon reduction, enabling distributed energy resources (DER), advanced customer offerings, and facilitating demand response.

The Sr Distribution Cybersecurity Analyst will be responsible for organizing, reporting, monitoring, and performing work in support of electric grid and associated systems security and resiliency.

You will be accountable for working with distribution teammates and leaders monitoring and performing work related to grid equipment and system cybersecurity; Reporting and monitoring Customer Delivery Cybersecurity Program execution and adherence. Issue identification and coordinated resolution with appropriate business partners.

Working in close partnership with business leadership, cybersecurity analysts, and other operational technology teams is essential. Exceptional collaboration skills are a must for fostering effective working relationships with business partners and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Accountable for the overall development, direction, management, integration, and implementation of Customer Delivery Cybersecurity organization including leadership coordination and alignment (CD, IT/OT, Cyber, IG, CIOPS, Telecom, IT), planning, monitoring, risk management, and issue resolution as well as the development of the CD Grid Connectivity strategy.

• Generating system reports and identifying actions
• Process design, documentation, management, and monitoring/oversight
• Project management and plan development in coordination with business
• Issue resolution
• Research, solution development, business liaison, and troubleshooting

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or
• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity or
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science
• 5 years related work experience
• In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND 5 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 10 year(s) related work experience

Job Specific Skills

• Understanding and comprehension of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• Strong understanding of OT network technologies, protocols, assets, devices

Desired Qualifications

• Exceptional collaboration stills and the ability to build strong relationships across teams, resolve conflicts and is comfortable leading a highly matrixed organization
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately using oral and written communications
• Process oriented while understanding the capabilities of technology and leveraging technology
• Knowledge of NERC CIP reliability standards and Operational Technology security controls
• Practical experience implementing NIST or other industry standard framework
• Demonstrated innovation and creative abilities
• Ability to manage resolution of complex OT Technology issues
• High degree of initiative, dependability, and ability to work with little supervision while being resilient to change
• Strong understanding of OT network technologies, protocols, assets, devices
• Working knowledge of Duke Energy specific software: DSCADA, Distribution Management System, and Outage Management System.
• In-depth knowledge of the Duke Energy processes for the specific software listed above.
• Knowledge of other systems leveraged by the Distribution Control Centers or interfaces to the DMS, OMS, or DSCADA, such as iTOA, Voltage Management System (VMS), Yukon Feeder Automation (YFA), Radio Systems, Work Management System, Geographical
• Understanding of security solutions that support confidentiality, integrity, and availability

Working Conditions

• Primarily Office Environment with the potential for limited field visits
• Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned Duke Energy facility.

**Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

**Posting Expiration Date

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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