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
TXNM Energy, Inc.
Albuquerque
New Mexico United States
www.txnmenergy.com
