Substation Automation Engineer with Cyber Security Specialization executes substation automation system engineering activities for the projects assigned, considering quality, cost, and time delivery criteria. This role involves planning design activities, managing project design budget, implementing design change process, supervising, and coordinating all engineering activities required to execute the project, whether done in-house or by suppliers/subcontractors, and ensuring technical compliance with project specifications. The employee is responsible for cyber security design, configuration, implementation, assurance, and training in the cluster. The candidate will liaise with the tendering team (ITO) to recommend, clarify, and propose appropriate cyber security solutions based on customer specifications and RFQs and liaise with the execution team (OTR) in preparing and reviewing documents/drawings, configuration, and conducting cyber security FAT and SAT.
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Roles and Responsibilities
- Estimate man-days (MD) for design activities during ITO stage.
- Work closely with ITO team to support new opportunities preparation and negotiations, including conducting site surveys and deal estimations.
- Review RFQs related to Cyber Security and list recommendations and clarifications for bids.
- Propose appropriate cyber security solutions to customers, ensuring compatibility with core systems (DS Agile, GPG, CCS, CIC).
- Create the Security Assurance Plan (SAP) for projects requiring it.
- Manage design issues up to resolution and validate design throughout customer acceptance.
- Configure and conduct FAT and SAT relating to Cyber Security.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university.
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in substation automation projects and OT security.
- Experienced in the company DS Agile, GPG, or similar SAS system.
- Good experience in IEC61850, IEC-101, IEC104, and other substation automation communication protocols.
- Ability to travel 50% of the time for missions, tender/project support, customer meetings, and marketing efforts.
Desired Characteristics
- Knowledge of competitor products is advantageous.
- Ability to present technical solutions to customers and provide training for internal teams or external suppliers.
- Cyber security certification (e.g., ISA, ISC2, SANS, ISACA, CISSP) is a plus.
- Strong customer service attitude, interpersonal skills, and excellent communication skills.
