City of Gainesville ยท 11 hours ago
Operational Technology Network Analyst Senior
Gainesville, Fl
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $111K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Gainesville is seeking a Senior Operational Technology Network Analyst to support a robust multi-facility SmartGrid environment. This role involves the administration and monitoring of virtual infrastructure and OT system platforms, ensuring reliability, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance within critical utility environments.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize high-availability network architecture (LAN, WAN, VLAN, SD-WAN, and wireless), firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS), and segmentation strategies to secure OT environments and maintain real-time communications
Communicates network security policies and procedures required for regulatory compliance, to end users, control room operators and remote facility staff
Design, install, configure, administer, monitor and optimize server infrastructure, including redundant and highly available virtualized environments, cloud-based solutions, Windows and Linux servers, databases, and storage supporting SCADA and other OT applications in a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) environment
Creates, maintains, removes and audits physical and electronic access to NERC CIP environments
Utilize regulatory and industry standards, frameworks (NERC CIP, NIST 800-53, and DOE C2M2), to identify capabilities and technologies needed to provide enhanced cyber defenses
Conduct penetration tests, vulnerability scans, risk assessments, and regular audits to protect OT assets and provide recommendations and plans to mitigate identified concerns
Lead the development, execution and testing of incident response (IR), disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BCP) plans. Provide subject matter expertise during cyber incidents, response and remediation
Work closely with System Control, SCADA Engineers, IT Security, and external vendors to implement secure, scalable solutions
Develops and follows processes and procedures for network systems change management, configuration control, preventative maintenance, access control in accordance with GRU documented policies and the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements
Participates in Operational Technology (OT) feasibility studies, capacity planning, performance analysis and fine-tuning, new technology evaluation, new systems and applications technical requirements specifications and review
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in computer science, information systems, network engineering, cybersecurity or related field; and four (4) years of experience in at least two of the following areas of: data communications, computer networks/systems/security, communication projects
or an Associate degree and six (6) years of experience in at least two of the following areas of: data communications, computer networks/systems/security, communication projects
or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
A valid Florida Driver License is required at time of appointment and at all times while employed in this classification
Firewall certification, Security+ for network knowledge
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Virtualization certification, or Linux LPIC for system expertise
GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) or ISA/IEC 62443 for OT security knowledge
ITIL Certification for process management
Working knowledge of OT protocols (ICCP, DNP3, Modbus, OPC) and other industrial communication standards
Proficiency in firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and access control strategies for critical infrastructure
Strong virtualization experience with virtualized OT environments
Leadership and process management skills to drive OT initiatives and mentor new employees
Ability to analyze and mitigate cyber threats in OT environment
Ability, experience and willingness to observe all proper and safe work practices and use of tools, communication and testing equipment to ensure the safety of systems, hardware, self and others
Ability, experience and willingness to work without direct supervision and to creatively and effectively solve system and hardware issues
Ability, experience and willingness to work effectively with coworkers and the general public
Ability and experience to maintain a high level of integrity when dealing with customers and systems to instill trust and to maintain security
Ability, experience and willingness to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with customers, coworkers, supervisors and managers
Ability, experience and willingness to stay current on all software and hardware systems to ensure ability to maintain system integrity and security, as well as the ability to resolve issues
Ability and experience to lead, coordinate and participate in key process improvements as they relate to the multi-facility network environment
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service which includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local security operations for the protection of people, data, and property
Benefits
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid leave
11 paid a holidays a year
A pension plan
A deferred compensation plan
On-site fitness centers
Tuition reimbursement
On-site medical staff
A wellness program
Company
City of Gainesville
Gainesville is defining a new kind of city - a new American city - that aspires to become a model for other communities
1001-5000 employees
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