142800-178300 per year | Tucker, GA, USA | Salary | Full Time Provides leadership and tactical direction for GSOC's Operational Technology Systems and Infrastructure to support the day-to-day operation of GSOC's and Georgia Transmission Corporation's (GTC's) critical infrastructure. Serves as technical advisor and expert on server, storage, and related systems. This position is directly accountable for the timely completion of high-quality products and services in addition to budget management, performance management, personnel development, resource utilization, technical directions, and team dynamics. Responsible for overall corporate compliance with all NERC CIP standards. Ensures staff compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, corporate policies, guidelines, and procedures, including but not limited to, RUS, OSHA, NERC, FERC, and ITS requirements. Promotes an environment of compliance and continuous improvement to meet the Corporation's goals and objectives. Develops and maintains a highly qualified and motivated workforce that supports the corporate mission, goals, and objectives.Job Duties:
Manages the Power Technology Systems and Infrastructure department in support of the Corporation's mission, goals, and objectives, including policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, and tactical planning initiatives to ensure benefits to Members. The areas encompassed include, but are not limited to, the development and implementation of the annual work plan, capital improvement projects, and NERC CIP compliance evidence to ensure high quality, compliant, and reliable systems to support the operations of the transmission grid.
Represents the Corporation's interests in Systems and Infrastructure issues both internal and external to the Corporation, including contracts, issues, and negotiations involving FOC functional departments, Members, Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Participants, regulatory agencies (FERC, NERC, SERC), contractors, vendors, and other utilities.
Responsible for implementing internal programs; such as Lifecycle Management, Cyber Hygiene, Patching, and other related programs.
Selects, develops, and manages highly qualified and motivated associates. Ensures all necessary performance evaluations, coaching, training, development support, associate relations, and conflict resolution work are done in a satisfactory and timely manner.
Creates, implements, and maintains an environment of compliance and continuous improvement.
Establishes overall work direction and review of work products. Directs the quality and timeliness of work products. Develops goals and milestones for the Security Operations department.
Provides strategic, audit, and regulatory support and assistance to Executive Management as requested.
Provides leadership and support during activation of the Security Incident Response and Recovery Plans.
Required Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.Experience: Ten years in the areas of cyber security, physical security, information security, industrial control systems, information technology, networking, telecommunications, or related technology areas, with at least two years in the electricity sector.Equivalent Experience:
Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, Business Administration, or related field with at least 14 years of experience in the areas of cyber security, physical security, industrial control systems, and information technology in addition to at least 5 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role, OR
18 years of direct experience in at least two of the following areas: cyber security, physical security, industrial control systems, and information technology in addition to at least 5 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations: Professional Engineering License desired.Specialized Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organization and time management skills, analytical and creative problem-solving skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by the work. Familiar with industrial control systems and various types of cyber security systems.
