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The PCD OT Security Maintenance Engineer is responsible for performing a wide range of activities:
Deploy Secure: Designing, developing and deploying resilient PCD OT Security architectures and system configurations.
Run Secure: Supporting and maintaining the PCD OT security landscape in an operational facility.
Think Secure: Ensuring adequate PCD OT security awareness and competency training for all relevant stakeholders
Maintain PCD OT equipment reliability and availability to assure plant production.
The Incumbent is responsible for all OT and PCD security related aspects of the PCD comprising of major systems including DCS, IPS/FGS, QMI, Electrical and Sub-Systems
This will include 1st & 2nd line maintenance, Maintenance Strategies and Support Services with dimensions comparable to those in a large size refinery.
Support all infrastructure components in the PCD (Network, Windows, Thin clients, Blade infrastructure).
Review PCD OT Security aspects of all data communication channels and technology selections for data transfers between systems in the PCN and systems in other networks.
Ensure that the necessary asset registers containing information on all systems, network components and applications in the PCD have been produced and maintained, including all required configuration details.
Assure that all systems equipment and network components have appropriate backup/restore arrangements and related disaster recovery capabilities.
Assure stringent access control management for all PCD OT systems and arrange as appropriate with the various stakeholders to ensure competence management of all authorized users.
Monitor servers, networks and communication equipment for any security alert using implemented tools, systems, and applications.
Review security logs and provide reports for identifying potential intrusion into systems and networks, and escalate potential incidents as necessary, and to ensure the incident is properly investigate, remediated, reviewed, and closed.
Manage antivirus solutions to ensure all PCD nodes receive effective and up-to-date endpoint protection.
Perform security updates of operating systems based on recommended frequency.
Manage passwords for the applications and systems in the PCD.
Regularly verify that only authorized users have access to relevant systems and applications.
Evaluate and document the need for back-ups (frequency, type of copy [e.g., full, partial, incremental, milestone], type of storage media, retention period, encryption needs and number of copies) based on the documented criticality of the system.
Participate in the planning of upgrades and installations of new versions of OT security hardware and software.
Ensure that the implemented security controls and countermeasures work as intended.
Follow up on unsolved problems/error messages with the developer/supplier.
Verify that requirements for information security have been met before any new system is put into production.
Document deviations from the required information security measures.
Report PCD OT Security events and incidents.
Be focal point during the PCD OT Security incidents handling.
Actively drive obsolescence in the OT landscape.
Key Challenges:
Ensure no production loss, plant trip or quality non-conformance result from tasks performed.
Assure that there are no overdue preventive maintenance jobs specific to PCD OT security requirements.
Ensure that PCD risk profile objectives are achieved and compliance is shown.
Bachelor’s Degree, Telecoms or OT-related field.
Proven certification and experience with various cyber security technical controls - maintenance and support.
Proven experience or certification in server/desktop infrastructure deployment and maintenance.
Proven experience or certification on networks including firewalls, routers and switches or hosting/storage infrastructure design and implementation for production systems (CCNA).
Skilled in virtual hosting design and deployment.
Proven experience in network and hosting/storage infrastructure design and implementation.
Experience in Asset Inventory management systems, Intrusion Detection systems, backup systems, Disaster Recovery Services is highly desired.
Ability to focus on customer requirements
Self-driven and energetic with willingness to learn new skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven experience in Microsoft server operating system.
Special Skills
Awareness of IEC 62443-2-4 standards and its implementation in the PCD.
Good knowledge and understanding of Secure Site and associated services like anti-virus updates, WSUS Patching Service and IT services.
Familiarity with the Management of Change (MOC) process for Production Operations and ability to get work done by influencing Production Operations staff.
Industrial Automation & Control Systems
Engineering degree or equivalent field/industry experience.
Ability to document and describe typical PCD networks, infrastructure and data/communications.
Operational OT Cyber Security
A strong understanding of industrial/OT security standards
A strong understanding of international industrial cyber security standards and ecosystem.
The incumbent shall have the ability to work in a team in a multicultural environment and must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Fluency in both written and verbal English is mandatory. The incumbent will need to determine risk-based maintenance techniques appropriate to meet operational requirements and equipment integrity.
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