Operational Technology (OT) Specialist - Chinook Systems

About Chinook

Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission critical government and commercial facility Owners. We specialize in the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber secure, code compliant, and energy efficient building systems. Chinook provides motivated individuals the opportunity to join a fast‐growing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.

Position Overview

The Cybersecurity Operational Technology (OT) Specialist will report to the Cybersecurity Program Manager. This individual will serve a part of an integrated team of engineering and cybersecurity experts to support Chinook's growth in Industrial Controls System (ICS) Cybersecurity. The OT Specialist will consult with clients in the secure design of ICS environments, conduct cybersecurity inventories and risk assessments, develop security documentation, and design and implement ICS cybersecurity solutions. The OT Specialist will be diligent, proactive, solutions oriented and a facilitator of success for team members, both internal and external. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the growing markets of sustainability, resiliency and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed technical analysis of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and integrate cyber security solutions.

• Identify operational issues and implement modifications and or upgrades to increase cyber resilience.

• Conduct inventories and risk assessments for critical infrastructure.

• Perform industrial controls system testing, hardening and monitoring.

• Perform detailed analysis of events and implement risk management procedures and/or processes. 

• Maintain expertise in the cyber security capabilities of operational technology vendor hardware and software.

• Assess and evaluate computer/network systems technologies, architectures, and products.

• Maintain knowledge of cyber security policies, standards and guidelines for critical infrastructure.

• Work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem‐solving environment.

• Resolve technical issues and be able to communicate them with other operation departments within the business.

• Execute the planning, design, development and implementation of technical controls, procedures and policy associated with compliance to NERC CIP and NIST cyber security regulatory standards.

• Review designs and specifications for operational technology systems including secure systems integration.

• Actively participate in the development of company processes and procedures.

• Attend company meetings, training seminars, and functions.

• Ensure continued excellence at Chinook.

Skills

• Self‐motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Experience designing and configuring servers, switches, workstations.
• Experience designing and programming control system devices.
• Experience working with RMF and NIST 800-53
• Experience working with UFGS 25 05 11
• Experience working with cyber security tools

Education and Certifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of training and experience
• AT Level II Certification Required (Security+, GICSP), AT Level III Certification Preferred (CISSP)
• Certifications in Cisco, Juniper, Moxa and/or other Network Switches Preferred
• Certifications in MS Windows Server, Active Directory, Enterprise OS Preferred
• Certifications in Linux Operating Systems Preferred

Other

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance

Physical Requirements

• Travel to and from local and remote project locations
• Walking construction sites with uneven surfaces and in dust generating environments
• Climbing stairs and ladders, carrying/operating test equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Working in close proximity to electrical and mechanical building equipment and systems