OT System Integrator

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle City Light is seeking an experienced, mission-driven OT Systems Integrator to support and modernize the server, network, and application infrastructure that powers the utility’s 24x7 operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring reliable energy delivery across the city. You will help design, administer, secure, and continuously improve the OT systems that support grid operations, including the Energy Management System (EMS), SCADA infrastructure, substation computing resources, virtualized server platforms, and associated cyber-security technologies. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of infrastructure engineering, system administration, security, and real-world operational mission support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Technology Management, or a combination of education and experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work.
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in an Operational Technology Infrastructure environment.
Experience in regulatory compliance, information assurance, security operations, systems engineering and security policy development/administration for Operational Technology and/or SCADA system environments, preferably in an electric utility.
Must hold a current valid state issued driver’s license from any US state to be verified prior to start date.
Out of state license holders will be required to obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of OT authentication, authorization and access control methods.
Knowledge of system and network infrastructure deployed in field sites.
Ability to plan, manage and execute multiple tasks and projects within defined timelines.
Strong understanding of Operational Technology trends, risks and security methods.
Strong understanding of cyber security best practices for electric utilities.
Excellent analytical ability, problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
Experience with NERC-CIP or other cyber security regulatory compliance.
Operational technology communications networks.
Application of cyber security and compliance best practices for OT/SCADA systems.
Coordination of activities which impact engineering, field crews and operations personnel.
Knowledge of network and operating system hardening techniques.
Knowledge of basic cyber operations activity concepts (e.g., footprinting, scanning and enumeration, penetration testing, white/blacklisting, etc.).
Willingness to learn and accept responsibility, comply with safety rules and regulations, work efficiently, effectively and independently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced government technology environment; to work as a productive member of a professional team, as well as initiative to be a self-starter; ability to work under pressure, multi-task and rapidly changing priorities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
Strong familiarity with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability Compliance.
Experience in project management.
Background in operational technology for the power grid.
Electric utility experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Linux and Windows servers supporting EMS/SCADA and OT applications.
Manage server lifecycle tasks including provisioning, patching, hardening, backups, and configuration management.
Operate and support Dell VxRail and VMware/vSphere hyper-converged infrastructure.
Improve system availability, reliability, and performance for 24x7 operations environments.
Develop and maintain automation for server deployment, monitoring, patching, configuration updates, and security tasks.
Configure, deploy, and maintain OT applications used for grid control, monitoring, forecasting, and analytics.
Integrate vendor systems, APIs, and data pipelines (OSI EMS/SCADA, OATI market tools, PI and Oracle historians, Oracle NMS).
Troubleshoot complex issues spanning servers, networks, databases, and application stacks.
Work closely with system dispatchers, engineers, cyber security teams, vendors, and consultants to deliver integrated solutions.
Participate in the 24x7 callout support rotation for mission critical power grid operations systems.
Mentor teammates and share technical knowledge to foster team growth.
Collaborate with network engineering teams to support routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco IOS/NX OS, Palo Alto PAN OS).
Assist in designing and maintaining secure communication networks for substations, power plants, and control centers.
Support and implement cybersecurity tools and monitoring platforms (QRadar, Tripwire, Cybereason, Tenable/Nessus).
Maintain compliance with NERC CIP and other regulatory security requirements.
Build automations using Python, PowerShell, Bash, and workflow tools to improve reliability and reduce manual work.
Create dashboards, reports, and data extracts to support engineering and operational teams.
Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, design specifications, and change records.