Principal Specialist - OT Cybersecurity

Overview

Carollo Engineers is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to assess and design Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity solutions for water and wastewater treatment facilities.

At Carollo you’ll make an impact at an organization that does meaningful work, fosters a collaborative team culture, and creates a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel like you belong. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals that is truly passionate about our work. Carollo’s vision is to be the BEST water consulting firm and you’ll find that Carollo is also the best place for you to build your career.

Responsibilities

• Leads Cybersecurity and network design for medium and large projects 
• Selects and specifies cybersecurity solutions including firewall systems, network monitoring and logging, authentication, and system hardening tools. 
• Provides assessments of small to large utilities using industry standard tools such as the AWWA Cybersecurity use-case tool and Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET). 
• Develops cybersecurity recommendations and mitigations solutions using industry standard guidance such as NIST 800-82 and ISA/IEC-62443 frameworks. 
• Assists in risk and resilience assessments such as AWIA-2018.
• Works with project manager and clients
• Develops scopes of work for I&C systems, networks and projects
• Leads I&C design teams for medium and large projects
• Designs PLC SCADA networks for medium and large systems
• Specifies industrial fiber optic networks, systems and components
• Designs SCADA network block diagrams
• Selects instrumentation
• Develops P&IDs
• Develops control strategies
• Designs control panel layouts
• Prepares ISA data sheets and instrument sites
• Develops input/output point lists
• Reviews submittals
• Prepares specifications for instruments, computers, networking equipment, PLCs and associated components
• Develops preliminary and final construction cost estimates for I&C
• Meets with clients for design-related workshops, including instrument preferences, HMI graphics design and standard development
• Designs radio telemetry SCADA systems using microwave, spread spectrum, licensed MAS, cellular or other radio technologies
• Mentors and trains Staff Instrumentation Engineers
• Prepares technical memorandums and reports
• Manages the instrumentation portion of medium to large sized instrumentation and control projects for water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Conducts quality management reviews of instrumentation and control designs
• Participates in continuing editing and development of I&C master specifications
• Develops project specific specifications for unusual or unique instrumentation applications
• Prioritizes and balances competing project demands and conflicting project requirements
• Manages other instrumentation and control engineers and CADD technicians to effectively complete work with attention to detail
• Delegates tasks to others and follows ups on completion and quality of work
• Identifies and consults with others on solutions to unusual, difficult, or complex tasks
• Effectively participates in client contacts and business development efforts
• Identifies alternatives, evaluates each, and determines appropriate actions to move forward
• Makes solid and implementable decisions in a timely manner
• Reduces complex aspects of instrumentation and control engineering to terms understandable to others
• Attends to details in preparation or review of calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Monitors scope, schedule, and budget and controls the work to the project plan
• Understands, implements, and enforces company and client technical standards on projects
• Travel required when requested
• Makes site visits to observe during construction and operation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, or related informational technology or cybersecurity field
• 12+ years experience in cybersecurity for electrical power and control systems for water, wastewater, or petrochemical facilities
• Capable of designing network block diagrams, secure system architectures, cybersecurity component and implementation specifications, assist in field construction and start-up activities
• Registration as a Professional Engineer, CISSP, GICSP, or similar cybersecurity certification, preferred.

Pay Range

 An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs

Other Compensation and Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services and discount programs. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available.  Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.

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