How You'll Power the Future
At Talen Energy, your work fuels progress. In this role, you'll do more than contribute you'll drive meaningful change by:
Talen Energy is seeking a skilled OT/IT Technician to join our 24/7 Operations Group supporting the Bulk Electric System across multiple U.S. regions. This role will be responsible for ensuring NERC/CIP compliance, maintaining secure and reliable network operations, and supporting critical business functions within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Operational Technology (OT) security, network administration, and compliance within a SCADA environment.
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Participate in an 24/7 On-Call rotation that directly supports operational control and visibility of the Bulk Electric System.
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Ensure NERC/CIP compliance and support security and operational objectives.
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Configure, update, and maintain various network devices including switches, firewalls, IDS, and associated systems.
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Support ongoing development projects and ensure security is integrated.
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Troubleshoot and resolve network security issues efficiently.
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Analyze network logs and events to address security incidents proactively and reactively.
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Coordination between various teams in support of the Bulk Electric System.
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Convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical individuals and teams.
Architecture, Assessment & Continuous Improvement
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Participate in the design and validation of cybersecurity architectures that span both IT and OT environments ensuring practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
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Plan, coordinate, and execute OT cybersecurity assessments in collaboration with internal teams, third parties, and site engineers.
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Conduct tabletop exercises, incident simulations, and post-event reviews to validate operational readiness and continuous improvement.
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Support incident response, including root cause analysis, containment, and corrective actions.
What You Have
Minimum Requirement
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Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Industrial Automation, related field, or experience.
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7+ years of combined IT/OT experience, including 2+ years in industrial cybersecurity or compliance-driven environments (e.g., SCADA, PLCs, DCS, plant operations).
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Strong understanding of NERC CIP compliance, and industrial cybersecurity frameworks (NIST SP 800-82, IEC 62443).
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Hands-on experience with OT infrastructure and cybersecurity controls including:
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Servers (Windows/Linux), virtualization (VMware/Proxmox), and backup (Commvault/Veeam).
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Network segmentation, firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto,), and industrial DMZ design.
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Endpoint protection/EDR platforms (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender).
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Asset inventory and monitoring tools (Industrial Defender, Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos).
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Familiarity with identity and access management (Active Directory, Okta, Azure AD), vulnerability scanning and service management (ServiceNow).
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Experience with physical security systems (e.g., CCURE, camera systems, sensors) and supporting compliance documentation.
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Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills; able to translate technical risks into business terms.
Preferred Qualifications
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Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIP, GICSP, or equivalent.
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Experience supporting or leading NERC CIP audit or evidence collection processes.
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Hands On experience Firewall Rule analysis, Network, Hosting
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Practical knowledge of risk assessment, incident response, and continuous monitoring in OT networks.
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Background in the utilities, energy, or manufacturing industries.
Skills & Attributes
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Strong sense of ownership and accountability drives initiatives from concept to closure.
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Collaborative communicator who can align IT, OT, and business functions toward shared goals.
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Applies common sense and sound judgment when navigating complex or ambiguous situations.
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Comfortably operating in imperfect environments with legacy systems and resource constraints.
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Balances security imperatives with operational continuity and practical execution.
Working Conditions
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Hybrid work arrangement (2-3 days onsite in Allentown).
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Travel to generation sites, and control rooms as required (up to 20%).
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Participation in on-call rotations or incident response activities as needed.
Talen Energy Corporation
Pennsylvania United States
www.talenenergy.com
