Technology Engineer - Operational Technology - PSEG
Somerset, NJ
About the Job
Requisition : 79701
PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.
Salary Range : $ 88,400 - $ 140,000
Incentive : PIP 10%
Work Location Category : Hybrid
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
The Technology Engineer - Operational Technology (OT) in the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) group directly supports Electric Operations. The Technology Engineer - OT is a direct report to the Principal Technology Architect. We are looking for an individual with strong understanding of Operational Technology and extensive hands-on experience in administering various cyber security tools and platforms.
The Technology Engineer - OT is involved in the full technology life cycle of designing, configuring, developing, documenting and testing of Operational Technology solutions to meet business or technology requirements from application reliability and cyber security hardening perspective. Responsible for the day-to-day administration, technical support, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, patching, performance and overall health of a variety of cyber security tools within a UNIX, Linux, and Microsoft Windows Server clustered server environment.
Job Responsibilities
• Design, configuration, development, documentation and testing of operational technology solutions to meet business or technology requirements from application reliability and cyber security hardening perspective
• Collaboration with other individuals to ensure proper integration of the new technology solution with the existing technology solutions.
• Monitoring and Estimating System Resource Requirements to ensure adequate hardware capacity to operate the ADMS system.
• Implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s cybersecurity requirements.
• Perform failure mode analysis on interfaces and processes. Develop and implement tests as well as make recommendations from the findings to harden the system.
• Provide ADMS Operational Support Teams internal customer support and troubleshooting to resolve issues, liaising with product vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the environment.
• Participate on project teams for future ADMS applications, infrastructure upgrades and new technology deployments to ensure compliance with ADMS principles, IT policies and NERC-CIP standards.
• Participate in 24x7 rotational, off-hours standby support coverage for the ADMS systems.
Job Specific Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a technology related field and 4 years of IT/Operational Technology (OT) experience or an advanced degree in a technology related field and 4 years of IT/Cybersecurity related experience
• Competency with network security and information security concepts and technologies
• 2+ Years of demonstrated experience with networking, especially with knowledge of IPv4, TCP, Load Balancers, and Firewalls
• Demonstrated knowledge of Information Technology principles including Infrastructure support, system administration, application support and/or application development techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations using critical thinking, sound judgment, and decision making processes and techniques in a fast-paced, mixed technology environment
• 2+ Years of experience with writing/reading data from SQL and/or NoSQL databases
Desired Qualifications:
• Knowledge of the following databases: MongoDB, Cassandra, PostgreSQL, MSSQL
• Knowledge of the following programming languages: Python, C, Bash, PowerShell
• Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Knowledge of Industrial Communication Protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, or EtherCAT
• Demonstrated knowledge of VMWare or similar solutions
• Experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools
• Knowledge of scripting, programming concepts and methodologies
• Experience documenting technical solutions or business and system process flow techniques using applicable methods such as engineering drawings, UML (e.g. Use Case Diagrams, Activity Diagrams, Entity Relationship Diagrams) etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations using critical thinking, sound judgment, and decision making processes and techniques in a fast-paced, mixed technology environment
Minimum Years of Experience
Data Needed
Education
Certifications
None Noted
Disclaimer
Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information. Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information. Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made. If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.
PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
As an employee of PSEG you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.
PSEG employees must apply for jobs internally through emPower which can be accessed through sharepoint.pseg.com (https://sharepoint.pseg.com/Pages/Home.aspx) by clicking on the emPower icon, then selecting careers. This site is strictly for candidates who are not currently PSEG employees, with the exception of PSEG employees who do not have company email addresses.
PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com . Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
ADDITIONAL EEO/AA INFORMATION _(Click link below)_
Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Diversity at PSEG: Equal Opportunity Employer
PSEG is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. PSEG's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations.
Need to request an accommodation?
If you have a disability and need assistance submitting your resume, applying for a position or registering for a test, please call 973-430-3845. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
PSEG is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers.
PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.
Salary Range : $ 88,400 - $ 140,000
Incentive : PIP 10%
Work Location Category : Hybrid
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
The Technology Engineer - Operational Technology (OT) in the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) group directly supports Electric Operations. The Technology Engineer - OT is a direct report to the Principal Technology Architect. We are looking for an individual with strong understanding of Operational Technology and extensive hands-on experience in administering various cyber security tools and platforms.
The Technology Engineer - OT is involved in the full technology life cycle of designing, configuring, developing, documenting and testing of Operational Technology solutions to meet business or technology requirements from application reliability and cyber security hardening perspective. Responsible for the day-to-day administration, technical support, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, patching, performance and overall health of a variety of cyber security tools within a UNIX, Linux, and Microsoft Windows Server clustered server environment.
Job Responsibilities
• Design, configuration, development, documentation and testing of operational technology solutions to meet business or technology requirements from application reliability and cyber security hardening perspective
• Collaboration with other individuals to ensure proper integration of the new technology solution with the existing technology solutions.
• Monitoring and Estimating System Resource Requirements to ensure adequate hardware capacity to operate the ADMS system.
• Implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s cybersecurity requirements.
• Perform failure mode analysis on interfaces and processes. Develop and implement tests as well as make recommendations from the findings to harden the system.
• Provide ADMS Operational Support Teams internal customer support and troubleshooting to resolve issues, liaising with product vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the environment.
• Participate on project teams for future ADMS applications, infrastructure upgrades and new technology deployments to ensure compliance with ADMS principles, IT policies and NERC-CIP standards.
• Participate in 24x7 rotational, off-hours standby support coverage for the ADMS systems.
Job Specific Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a technology related field and 4 years of IT/Operational Technology (OT) experience or an advanced degree in a technology related field and 4 years of IT/Cybersecurity related experience
• Competency with network security and information security concepts and technologies
• 2+ Years of demonstrated experience with networking, especially with knowledge of IPv4, TCP, Load Balancers, and Firewalls
• Demonstrated knowledge of Information Technology principles including Infrastructure support, system administration, application support and/or application development techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations using critical thinking, sound judgment, and decision making processes and techniques in a fast-paced, mixed technology environment
• 2+ Years of experience with writing/reading data from SQL and/or NoSQL databases
Desired Qualifications:
• Knowledge of the following databases: MongoDB, Cassandra, PostgreSQL, MSSQL
• Knowledge of the following programming languages: Python, C, Bash, PowerShell
• Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Knowledge of Industrial Communication Protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, or EtherCAT
• Demonstrated knowledge of VMWare or similar solutions
• Experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools
• Knowledge of scripting, programming concepts and methodologies
• Experience documenting technical solutions or business and system process flow techniques using applicable methods such as engineering drawings, UML (e.g. Use Case Diagrams, Activity Diagrams, Entity Relationship Diagrams) etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations using critical thinking, sound judgment, and decision making processes and techniques in a fast-paced, mixed technology environment
Minimum Years of Experience
Data Needed
Education
Certifications
None Noted
Disclaimer
Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information. Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information. Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made. If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.
PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
As an employee of PSEG you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.
PSEG employees must apply for jobs internally through emPower which can be accessed through sharepoint.pseg.com (https://sharepoint.pseg.com/Pages/Home.aspx) by clicking on the emPower icon, then selecting careers. This site is strictly for candidates who are not currently PSEG employees, with the exception of PSEG employees who do not have company email addresses.
PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com . Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
ADDITIONAL EEO/AA INFORMATION _(Click link below)_
Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Diversity at PSEG: Equal Opportunity Employer
PSEG is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. PSEG's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations.
Need to request an accommodation?
If you have a disability and need assistance submitting your resume, applying for a position or registering for a test, please call 973-430-3845. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
PSEG is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers.
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