Sr. OT/SCADA Systems Specialist
Salary Grade: G05
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$86,016 - $116,120 - $146,226
This position is covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training; supplemental training for certain PNMR Energy/Generation/Plant Management Systems and annual cyber security training will be required.
SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, performs a multitude of operational technology administration and technical support duties for multiple geographically distributed Energy/Generation Management Systems. Serves as a subject matter expert on implementation of Energy/Generation Systems technologies, implementation of NERC CIP compliance/security related controls, and technical support of Energy/Generation Management Systems operations for both PNM and TNMP. Supports a variety of PNMR projects related to operational technology.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs extremely complex work activities necessary to plan, design, acquire, develop, implement, support and maintain PNMR Energy/Generation/Plant Management Systems
Implements technology solutions to optimize the effectiveness of the PNMR Energy/Generation Management Systems environment, and help develop appropriate procedures and guidelines for their implementation and use
Acts as the first line of technical support in problem resolution for a variety of Energy/Generation Management Systems supporting grid and generation operations
Keeps the mission critical Energy/Generation Management Systems operational with nearly 100 percent availability
Provides technical knowledge, leadership, and skill in support of special projects
Implements a variety of security and compliance related controls for the Energy/Generation Management Systems to protect them from cyber threats
Provides training and technical support to PNMR Energy/Generation Management Systems users
Performs systems administration of computer operating systems such as UNIX/LINUX/Windows and other proprietary device platforms to include but not limited to operating system and firmware upgrades, security patching, system optimization, configuration management, performance, uptime, and health monitoring
Administers computer and proprietary/appliance based device hardware platforms including but not limited to server and desktop chassis, motherboard, NIC, display, hard drive, and SAN components
Functions as a project leader for small to large sized projects
Helps prepare, as necessary, accurate and complete documentation for end-user products and systems including instructions, processes, and procedures
Performs compliance functions as stated in the NERC CIP and Reliability regulatory guidelines
Establishes and implements disaster recovery and business continuity processes, tools, and procedures to support business resiliency
Participation in rotational 24x7 on-call support required
PNM Resources, Inc.
Alvarado Sq
Albuquerque
New Mexico United States
www.pnmresources.com
