EMS/SCADA Systems and Network Administrator

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #166: EMS/SCADA Systems and Network Administrator

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Electric Utility/System Control

PAY CLASS: P - Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $34.24 - $53.23 / Hour

WORK LOCATION: MOC

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

DAYS WORKED: Monday-Friday

HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH: October 31, 2023

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

JOB DUTIES

The City of Farmington reserves the right to hire at the EMS/SCADA Systems and Network Administrator Level I, II, or III depending on experience and qualifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

This position is responsible for administering the FEUS Control Center EMS/SCADA system, Physical Access Control System (PAC), Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM), and related environments. The environment requires strict adherence to NERC Requirements and requires high availability. Any interruption to the environment creates a risk to the security and reliability of the FEUS Bulk Electric System.

Responsible for implementing Supply Chain Risk Management strategies for mitigating supply chain risks related to procurement of systems in the control center environment.

Works under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Regulation and Control.

Works closely with EMS/SCADA Specialist and System Operations to coordinate activities and ensure necessary systems are functional and compliance obligations are met.

Prepares federal, state, NERC, WECC and department reports as required.

Define and implement IT Infrastructure strategy, architecture and standards including network, systems and storage, systems management, virtual server technology and associated security systems for FEUS Control Center EMS/SCADA systems, Physical Access Control Systems, and related environments.

Oversee and assist with the implementation, monitoring, maintenance, upgrade and administration of systems, including network infrastructure, firewalls, routers, switches, radios, modems, servers, storage, and databases to achieve availability, performance and security objectives. Proactively manage the Active Directory health, domain controllers, and partitioning.

Oversee and assist with the implementation, monitoring, maintenance, upgrade and administration of security systems including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Intrusion Preventions Systems (IPS).

Performs systems administration of computer operating systems such as UNIX/LINUX/Windows and other proprietary device platforms to include but not limited to operating system and firmware upgrades, security patching, system optimization, configuration management, performance, uptime, and health monitoring.

Leverage scripting languages such as shell (bash), Python, Perl, VBscript, and PowerShell in order to perform job related tasks.

Ensure a stable and highly available network and computing environment, including effective communications, problem solving, root cause and remediation.

Develop and execute plans to perform risk and vulnerability assessments and define risk mitigation strategies.

Maintain system, network, and security disaster recovery plans and possible scripts. Maintains programs to allow for backup, retrieval, and archiving of EMS/SCADA system data to assure timely recovery from unforeseen hardware or software failures.

Member of Cyber Security Incident Response team; responsible for participating in tests and drills and responding to actual events.

Responsible for procuring, configuring, installing and maintaining network hardware and software as well as server/systems hardware and software.

Performs reoccurring tasks to maintain adequate cyber security and compliance with NERC/WECC Critical Infrastructure Requirements including but not limited to: Monthly antivirus testing and updates to all cyber assets; Monthly evaluation, testing, and application of security patches for all cyber assets and systems; Review of security alerts in the SIEM; Perform annual cyber-vulnerability assessments; Manage, configure, and update SIEM application including alerts, reports, and log verification.

In support role, be proactive in providing technical support, training, and helping departments and employees for respective systems and as requested by the Assistant Director, Regulation and Operations. Be proactive in communication of project status and support issues with affected departments/employees.

Maintain, implement and follow change control policies. Implement and maintain standardization practices for hardware, software, applications, security protocols, networking configurations and settings, and documentation. Keep inventory of backend systems.

Recommend innovative, and (where possible) automated approaches for system administration tasks and processes. Identify approaches that leverage FEUS resources and provide economies of scale.

Provides technical support and responds to operational issues, network issues, security incidents, or compliance issues 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;

This position has the responsibility to participate in the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program. This includes identifying and taking action on environmental, health, and safety issues.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Participates in FEUS compliance committee meetings to provide technical support for cyber asset compliance standards, including review and recommendations of compliance documentation.

May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This Position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program. This includes pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.

This position is covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training.

EMS/SCADA Systems and Network Administrator I:

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or in a related IT discipline. A non-technical degree is acceptable with
demonstrated past success in a related position. In addition to education requirements, minimum requirements shall include minimum of 10 years' of progressive experience in networking, servers, system operations, storage area networks, systems security, and backend operations.

EMS/SCADA Systems and Network Administrator III:

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or in a related IT discipline. A non-technical degree is acceptable with
demonstrated past success in a related position. In addition to education requirements, minimum requirements shall include minimum of 10 years' of progressive experience in networking, servers, system operations, storage area networks, systems security, and backend operations. Two years' experience directly related to EMS/SCADA systems management on
FEUS equivalent platform and in a NERC CIP Environment

EMS/SCADA Systems and Network Administrator III:

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or in a related IT discipline. A non-technical degree is acceptable with
demonstrated past success in a related position. In addition to education requirements, minimum requirements shall include minimum of 10 years' of progressive experience in networking, servers, system operations, storage area networks, systems security, and backend operations. Five years' experience directly related to EMS/SCADA systems management on FEUS equivalent platform and in a NERC CIP Environment

A working knowledge of electric utility transmission and distribution system practices and principles is preferred.

Experience with system administration, maintenance, and configuration of IT server/workstation/security systems preferably in a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) control systems environment, such as Energy Management Systems (EMS), Generation Management Systems (GMS), and/or Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Knowledge of information processing technology and basic knowledge of new and emerging technologies in a complex and heavily regulated operating environment

Knowledge of electrical grid technologies and protocols such as DNP3, ICCP, and other IEC related substation communication protocols is preferred

Experience testing procedures and safe practices to minimize data loss and ensure high data integrity

Experience with network data communications including TCP/IP, client/server functions, and hardware/software architectures

Experience with IP addresses schema, user account set-ups, permissions and policies and emerging technologies

Strong Communication skills necessary to convey the mechanics and technical aspects of SCADA control system software and hardware products to junior level personnel, system operators, and other FEUS staff as necessary

Ability to analyze the impact of enhancements and product upgrades and assist with implementing changes.

Knowledge of security related compliance standards such as NERC CIP or comparable standards such as NRC, FISMA, PCI etc.

Knowledge in systems automation leveraging scripting languages such as shell (bash), Python, Perl, VBscript, and PowerShell

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, employees of other power systems and the public.

Must possess the ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations.

Must possess the ability to meet deadlines.

Must possess good oral and written communication skills.

Must possess the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license.

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Calculator, phone, radio, fax, copy machine, computer (desk top and lap top) and associated software to include spreadsheets, macros, graphics, word processing; and a motor vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit: walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb and balance; stoop and kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk and hear, occasionally move about, use hands to finger, handle and operate objects, tools and/or controls and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a normal office setting and the noise level is generally low.

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