Job Description

Position Summary

The ICS/OT Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS)/Operational Technology (OT) environments from cyber-attack and ensuring compliance with regulatory cybersecurity requirements. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience as a cyber analyst, strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies, a strong understanding of ICS/OT security principles and practices and experience implementing security controls in an ICS/OT environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the security and resilience of critical infrastructure and industrial systems. By joining our team, the successful candidate will have a direct impact on safeguarding vital assets and processes while driving the organization's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of ICS/OT security.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain OT/ICS cybersecurity policies and procedures necessary to meet regulatory compliance with regulatory agencies including but not limited to TSA, PHMSA and public service/utility commissions
Track and enforce compliance with internal policies and procedures
Perform periodic reviews and exercises to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
Design, implement, and maintain security controls for ICS/OT environments to meet or exceed applicable codes and standards and regulatory requirements
Secure OT/ICS network infrastructure and systems
Deploy and manage a SIEM and other security monitoring tools to continuously monitor the ICS/OT systems for any signs of malicious activities or anomalies
Tasks within the SIEM include:
Analyzing security logs, network traffic, and system behavior to detect potential security breaches
Developing parsers for ingestion
Developing alerting rules and tuning to reduce false positives
Developing automation and scripts
Coordinating with SOC team
Lead and conduct the following types of assessments:
Security (using a variety of frameworks)
Vulnerability
Against internal policies and procedures
Lead and conduct pen-tests internally and with 3rd party providers
Provide security guidance and support to ICS/OT personnel
Stay up-to-date on the latest ICS/OT security threats and trends relevant to industry sector and to specific systems, equipment and applications within the ICS/OT environment
Monitor vendor and CISA sources for security advisories and
Evaluate, document and track security advisories for applicability to ICS/OT environment
Coordinate with ICS/OT personnel to perform recommended mitigations
Perform cyber incident response by effectively investigating events of interest for escalation to incidents, mitigating damages, and implementing remediation measures to restore operations promptly
Collaborate with incident response teams and law enforcement (as needed) to reduce the impact of the incidents

Qualifications, Skills And Abilities

Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity preferred
3+ Years in information security, preferably with a focus on ICS/OT security required
0-2 Years performing tasks within a SIEM required
Good communication and teamwork skills
One or more of the following certifications:
CompTia Network+
CompTia Security+
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
Strong understanding of ICS/OT security principles and practices
Experience implementing security controls in an ICS/OT environment
Certifications in ICS/OT security (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, ISA/IEC 62443)
Experience with ICS/OT security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEMs)
Experience with ICS/OT protocols and standards (e.g., Purdue Model for ICS networks, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, API-1164, NERC-CIP, NIST SP-800-82, CISA-CPG)

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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