Engineer, OT Cyber Security

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.

Posted : August 13, 2024

Closing Date : August 27, 2024

Position Type : Permanent

Union : Management Professional (Exempt)

ENMAX Values Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation

PEOPLE. That's the power behind ENMAX Corporation. As one of Alberta's leading energy and utility providers, our employees are the strength and knowledge that continue to drive our success.

At the ENMAX group of companies, we look for energy solutions for today, while knowing we have the power to provide for a better tomorrow.

We are seeking an Engineer, OT Cyber Security to lead our efforts in safeguarding critical control system networks. In this role you will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of our cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring robust security measures are in place, and maintaining compliance with Alberta Reliability Standards.

This role requires a proactive approach to deploying and managing security technologies, with a focus on continuous improvement and organizational resilience.

Responsibilities :

Plan, design, and maintain control systems security infrastructure

Lead risk and vulnerability management program for OT environment, including implementation of control frameworks for supply chain and cyber security protections

Lead cyber incident investigation and response processes

Work within change management program

Liaise with the Security and Application specialists on the development and enhancement of OT security systems in order to meet applicable industry requirements

Support EPC’s ability to meet its ARS obligations with respect to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards

Create and maintain technical processes and procedures

Monitor cyber security threats and advise on implications to the organization

Stay current in the cyber and physical threat landscape in relation to the organization’s Control System network

Provide operational security insights and direction to other groups and business units to ensure that activities and changes don’t compromise the security of Control System

Coordinate with and oversee vendor and partner resources

Education Required : BSc. in Engineering

BSc. in Engineering

P.Eng status with The Association of Professionals in Engineering and Geoscientists in Alberta (APEGA)

Qualifications and Experience :

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with securing and operation of OT infrastructure, preference given to those with experience with an electrical utility or power engineering consulting firm

Knowledge and understanding of Control System protocols (DNP3, Modbus, ICCP, etc.)

Good working knowledge and experience with cyber security standards and frameworks including ARS CIP, NIST CSF and Mitre ATT&CK

Strong TCP / IP networking skills

Experience with cyber incident response tools and digital forensics

Experience deploying and maintaining Public Key Infrastructure

Experience administering Microsoft Active Directory

Experience with network automation technologies

In depth experience with firewall, router, and switch configuration and management

Comprehensive understanding of OT security concepts, e.g. network monitoring, patching, vulnerability assessments, event management, and penetration testing

Demonstrated understanding of cyber threat landscape and how attacks are prepared, investigated, and orchestrated

Competencies :

Promotes a safety-first, innovative, and collaborative work culture

Works collaboratively with peers and stakeholders, acting as a liaison between management and individual contributors

Excellent at organizing and documenting for clarity and precision

Understanding of the business implications of security decisions and actions

Leads through influence guiding teams with a clear vision and inspiring confidence in security measures

Ability to communicate technical security concepts to a non-technical audience

Demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, learning new technologies and staying ahead of security trends and threats

Promotes a safety-first, innovative, and collaborative work culture

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?

We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility with programming geared to employees needs, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 50 Ave.

SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.

Location : This role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) work force with office workspace located at ENMAX Place (141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB).

You will work from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Note :

We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely.

If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace.

It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.

Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public.

Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow them while working at ENMAX.

Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required.

Two professional references will be requested.

Education requirements for this position will be verified by a third party.

Applicants will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract (those with more than 6 demerits will not be considered) and must be able to meet ENMAX’s insurance requirements.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples.

ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations;

the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home.

We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration.

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