Sr PGD Engineer - Critical Infrastructure Protection

Requisition ID:  87031 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

 

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy (NEE) is seeking an experienced individual to be part of the Power Generation Divisions – Cyber and NERC CIP Compliance Program. This position will report to the Power Generation Division -  Network Security Team Manager in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

 

 

Overview:

The Senior PGD Engineer role supports Industrial Control System (ICS) Cyber Security and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements in fossil, renewable and control center operational environments. Team members in this role will work in conjunction with subject matter experts on ICS security design, configuration, and maintenance in an operational technology (OT) environment. Leverage their technical understanding of network infrastructure, security appliances, and security control configurations within an ICS environment. Have responsible for managing one or more NERC CIP standard requirement programs in support of the execution of operational tasking specific to CIP-002 through CIP-013

 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Plans and directs process designs, procurement, integration, and maintenance of the of Bulk Electric System (BES) Cybersecurity projects and tool(s), which impact generation facilities and control centers  
• Maintains organization’s effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing BES Cybersecurity processes, including assessment and baseline tool(s)
• Develop and deliver a cyber and compliance security service delivery model collaborating with stakeholders 
• Applies knowledge and experience in own discipline, while continuing to acquire and develop higher-level knowledge and skills 
• Builds knowledge of the organization, team, processes, and customers 
• Supports NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements, audits, and evidence
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

 

Preferred Experience:

• Advanced experience and understanding of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standard requirements 
• Experience implementing BES security and control programs and system technology projects
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience working with cybersecurity and vulnerability assessment processes 
• Experience with security baselines and other information technology 
• Risk management experience 

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and guides extensive technical programs and activities of outstanding novelty and/or importance 
• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with high level management and officers of their organizations and companies 
• Occasional travel to generations facilities for technical and audit support
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Due to the 24 hour, 7 days per week nature of power generation, night, weekend, and holiday support via telephone or call-out, may be required

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's - Engineering or Information Technology Focus
• Six-Sigma Certification 
• PMP 
   

Job Overview

Employees in this role have responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas for investigation, and development of novel concepts.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•   Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs
•   Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field
•   Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor's - Engineering
•  Experience:5+ years

Preferred Qualifications

•  Supervisor/Management Experience