Job Description
ICS/SCADA
Engineer - San Antonio, TX POSITION DESCRIPTION
CNF Technologies is searching for an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) / Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Engineer with experience and knowledge designing, developing, configuring, and testing Operational Technology (OT) networks and ICS/SCADA
devices used in critical infrastructures, to support the 318 Range Squadron (RANS) Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Lab in San Antonio, TX. The 318RANS OT/ICS Lab incorporates virtualized, simulated, and hardware-in-the-loop technologies to provide high-fidelity OT/ICS environments for training and qualifying operators, conducting exercises, and performing mission rehearsals in the cyber-physical domain. A successful candidate should be a problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
As an ICS/SCADA
Engineer, you will support our customers in collaborative laboratory and test range environments to identify threats to programmable logic, OT/ICS/SCADA systems, including Electric Power and related critical infrastructures. You will support the development of physical and virtual test ranges, and you will collaborate with mission partners and commercial/utility partners with the aim of protecting critical infrastructures. To this end, you will perform tasks that include: Support the customer organization's mission and the objectives of the technical director Discover and investigate cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure Research and develop solutions to discovered vulnerabilities Deploy physical and virtual solutions to appropriate test ranges Document and report test approach, plan, and results Perform testing, data collection, analysis and assessment of results Support mission partner development, configuration, and testing Perform directed research and prototyping Document assumptions, findings, and recommendations of research and prototype evaluation Integrate range capabilities to offer more realistic test and evaluation environments Upon request, collaborate with partner ranges and travel as necessary Experience / Knowledge:
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience and knowledge in the following areas: Developing software using higher order languages (C, C++, Python, Java) Experience with Windows, Linux, RTOS (VxWorks, Wind River) Ability to program and configure RTU, PLC and IED hardware Knowledge of data communications and automation protocols (DNP3.0, MODBUS. IEC 60870-5-101/103/104, IEC
61850, SEL, Ethernet/IP, OPC) Experience using CAD software to review, modify and design technical drawings, schematics and one-line drawings Experience developing ICS/SCADA/HMI
systems Ability to design, install, troubleshoot and operate all hardware and software and hardware for an ICS/SCADA/HMI
environment Performing cyber threat and vulnerability analysis for ICS/SCADA
Virtualizing critical infrastructure environments and components to model real-world environments Operational experience with OT/ICS/SCADA
in electrical power, water, energy, transportation, manufacturing, or other critical infrastructures ABILITIES
/ Attributes:
A successful candidate must demonstrate the following abilities and attributes: Self-directed, able to work collaboratively as a member of cross functional teams, and periodically on individual projects Able to establish, plan, and accomplish team and individual goals Ability to quickly learn and use new hardware and software Ability to perform effectively under high pressure while maintaining focus and calm
Effective working in a laboratory and test range environment using physical and virtual devices and network architectures to research, develop, and test OT/ICS/SCADA
solutions REQUIREMENTS
Security Clearance:
No required, but must be US Citizen and clearance eligible Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in one of the following majors: Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Industrial Engineering with ICS/SCADA or robotics specialization. Other STEM degrees with relevant experience will be considered. Master of Science Degree preferred Experience / Knowledge:
Minimum 3 years of experience and/or academic research in the areas identified; references requested Location:
CNF HQ, San Antonio TX Travel:
This role may require travel up to 10% of time
