Cyber Security Operational Technology Senior Analyst

Pembina Pipeline Corporation • Calgary, AB

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider with over 65 years of experience. We own pipelines, gathering and processing facilities, and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our organization is grounded in values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative, and Entrepreneurial, fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We prioritize the safety of our communities, customers, contractors, and employees, believing all incidents are preventable. Compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations is mandatory, and our Life Saving Rules are fundamental. Working for Pembina means working safely.

Pembina's Information Services Unit manages and maintains the company's infrastructure, provides technical support, ensures data security and accessibility, implements new technology, develops strategies for future development, manages vendors, and ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations. We rely on our talented people who constantly seek innovative ways to improve processes and existing technologies. Our focus is to collaborate with customers and colleagues to implement cutting-edge technologies that enhance our work, maximize productivity, and reduce costs, contributing to environmental solutions for climate change challenges. We are building a diverse team of open-minded, adaptable, and innovative individuals to keep pace with the evolving world of technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive experience (between 5-10+ years) in cyber security, OT systems, or industrial control systems (ICS).
• Experience working on cyber security projects involving control systems and critical infrastructure is required.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with in-depth knowledge of OT systems, including ICS, SCADA, DCS, and PLCs.
• Hands-on experience with OT security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), endpoint protection, industrial firewalls, and passive network monitoring solutions.
• Strong understanding of OT network protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP) and experience designing secure architectures to protect control systems and critical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with cyber security frameworks such as NIST CSF, IEC 62443, and ISO 27001.
• Familiarity with industrial control system vendors (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell) and experience implementing and managing cybersecurity tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, supported by excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Passionate about cybersecurity and continuous learning, with a proactive, self-motivated approach and strong ability to collaborate effectively while managing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to advance cybersecurity initiatives focused on protecting control systems and critical infrastructure, ensuring the resilience of Pembina’s operations against evolving cyber threats.
• The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position.
• The final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443) are considered an asset.
• Experience in the energy, oil and gas, or utilities sector.
• Experience with ServiceNow.
• Supporting OT incident response in collaboration with field operations teams.
• Contributing to broader governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) functions considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cyber security controls for OT environments, including industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and distributed control systems (DCS).
• Lead and support cyber security projects focused on safeguarding control systems and critical infrastructure, including system hardening, network segmentation, and threat detection.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to design and implement secure architectures for OT systems.
• Define and enforce secure remote access practices for vendors, integrators, and internal users, ensuring access to OT systems follows least privilege principles and is monitored appropriately.
• Monitor, support, and lead cyber security incident response activities affecting OT systems, ensuring timely resolution and coordination with operations and engineering teams.
• Assist in the integration of OT telemetry into enterprise monitoring and detection capabilities, providing expertise on OT-specific attack scenarios, risks, and response considerations.
• Embed cyber security requirements into the OT system lifecycle, including design, procurement, commissioning, and decommissioning.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in OT security practices through architecture, tooling, and process enhancements.
• Stay current with emerging OT cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, technologies, and industry trends.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments for OT systems, including evaluating risks related to legacy systems, unsupported software, and industrial protocols, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Develop remediation strategies that consider operational constraints, including the use of compensating controls where patching is not feasible.
• Ensure OT systems comply with Pembina’s cyber security policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, while supporting the development and enforcement of OT-specific security policies and procedures.
• Support OT cyber security audits and assessments, while providing training and guidance to field teams to strengthen awareness of cyber security risks and best practices.
• Support Pembina’s safety culture of "Zero by Choice" and the “Life Saving Rules”.
• Participate and support a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

• Pembina’s Flexible Work Standard provides the option for eligible employees to work remotely on Fridays
• Our expectations are high, and our total rewards package reflects this.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior