OT/IT Systems Analyst (Senior) - Operations & Compliance

Talen Energy is seeking an OT/IT Analyst or Sr. Analyst – Operations & Compliance who will be responsible for ensuring the secure, compliant, and reliable operation of IT and OT systems supporting critical energy and industrial infrastructure. This role bridges IT and OT domains — Supporting the deployment of cybersecurity tools, improving network segmentation, enhancing threat detection, and ensuring adherence to NERC CIP, and industry cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, IEC 62443). 

How You’ll Power the Future

At Talen Energy, your work fuels progress. In this role, you’ll do more than contribute you’ll drive meaningful change by:

Talen Energy is seeking a skilled OT/IT Technician to join our 24/7 Operations Group supporting the Bulk Electric System across multiple U.S. regions. This role will be responsible for ensuring NERC/CIP compliance, maintaining secure and reliable network operations, and supporting critical business functions within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Operational Technology (OT) security, network administration, and compliance within a SCADA environment. 

• Participate in an 24/7 On-Call rotation that directly supports operational control and visibility of the Bulk Electric System. 

• Ensure NERC/CIP compliance and support security and operational objectives. 

• Configure, update, and maintain various network devices including switches, firewalls, IDS, and associated systems. 

• Support ongoing development projects and ensure security is integrated. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve network security issues efficiently. 

• Analyze network logs and events to address security incidents proactively and reactively. 

• Coordination between various teams in support of the Bulk Electric System. 

• Convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical individuals and teams. 

Architecture, Assessment & Continuous Improvement 

• Participate in the design and validation of cybersecurity architectures that span both IT and OT environments — ensuring practical, fit-for-purpose solutions. 

• Plan, coordinate, and execute OT cybersecurity assessments in collaboration with internal teams, third parties, and site engineers. 

• Conduct tabletop exercises, incident simulations, and post-event reviews to validate operational readiness and continuous improvement. 

• Support incident response, including root cause analysis, containment, and corrective actions. 

What You Have

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Industrial Automation, related field, or experience. 

• 7+ years of combined IT/OT experience, including 2+ years in industrial cybersecurity or compliance-driven environments (e.g., SCADA, PLCs, DCS, plant operations). 

• Strong understanding of NERC CIP compliance, and industrial cybersecurity frameworks (NIST SP 800-82, IEC 62443). 

• Hands-on experience with OT infrastructure and cybersecurity controls including: