Generation Network Specialist - Generation Operational and Communication Technology (Richmond, VA)

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Job Summary

Dominion Energy's Power Generation Business Unit seeks a Generation Network Specialist to support the Power Generation fleet (non-nuclear) with network devices, network architecture, and network communications security which are part of the SCADA and Industrial Control System (ICS) environments and ICS Cyber Security environments. Primary focus is for Power Generation Solar and Battery Storage Fleet support.
 
The successful candidate will be able to provide the support noted below in accordance with standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements, for the Power Generation fleet and its auxiliaries:

•    Support SCADA and ICS managed network device configurations (e.g. network switches, routers, firewalls) and architectures in a high availability environment and support associated network communications implementations and modifications.  (e.g.: SCADA Systems, DMZ Communications and Replication Systems, Programmable Logic Controller systems “PLC”, Distributed Control Systems “DCS, etc.)
•    Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for networking issues and manage, configure, install, troubleshoot, and provide oversight for network devices and network services associated with SCADA/ICS systems, Cyber Security networks, and associated communication interfaces.
•    Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including replacement, service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.  
•    Troubleshoot and Analyze network Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems. 
•    Architect and implement network designs.
•    Provide network engineering expertise in the disciplines of core routing, core switching, network security, network diagnostics, and load balancing.
•    Monitor regulatory requirements, industry trends, and potential impacts to Power Generation operational system networks and produce risk communications.
•    Monitor system performance, connectivity, and resource utilization. 
•    Provide strategic planning for maintaining the SCADA/ICS system networks and associated Cyber Security networks.
•    Provide change management review and approvals.
•    Follow change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
•    Act as a mentor to other staff members to broaden network knowledge and technical expertise across the team.
•    Serve as corporate liaison with the operations and maintenance personnel to assure compliance with Power Generation Engineering and corporate policies, and procedures.
•    Support the strategic management of network device information and configurations for Power Generation SCADA/ICS and associated Cyber Security related network devices.
•    Address ICS-CERT identified vulnerabilities and resolve in coordination with Power Generation Regulatory Compliance (PGRC) and PGE Cyber Security personnel.
•    Perform firewall rule reviews and investigation.
•    Ensure system drawings and documentation are revised as needed.
•    Coordinate with Power Generation and Corporate Cyber Security, Compliance, and IT for enterprise firewall rule change requests as needed.
•    Serve as a cyber security team member and uphold responsibilities in support of the fleet and related cyber security project implementations including cyber security event follow-ups in coordination with the Incident Response Team.

Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

•    7+ years of experience in network design, management/programming and deployment, firewall configurations, network switch configurations, and network security.
•    Strong networking foundations and experience in the development of network design architecture, topologies, and security.
•    Strong experience with Network Switches, Firewalls, and Routers.
•    Experience working in high availability network environments.
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