Automation Engineer
Core
Ensure system reliability, data integrity, and cyber resilience of smart grid and industrial control systems.
Role type
Senior IC Automation Engineer (OT Cybersecurity & Smart Grid)
Builds
Secure OT/IT integration, power system modeling, and analytics for grid modernization
Domain
Oil & Gas / Utilities / Industrial Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Power Substation Automation (PSA), OT network design, IDS/IPS configuration, SCADA systems, smart grid technologies, root cause analysis, technical standards development, vendor management, industry forum representation
Preferred skills
Advanced degree, Professional Engineer (PE) certification, CISSP/GICSP/CEH/CISM/CompTIA Security+, experience with Tenable.io/OT/FireEye/Cisco ISE/PAN Threat Prevention/Darktrace/Claroty
Technologies
IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE, COPA-DATA Zenon, ISA/IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, ISO 27001, SAES
Responsibilities
Conduct design reviews and technical evaluations for compliance; Lead or support technical investigations into automation and cybersecurity incidents; Develop and maintain internal standards for smart grid systems and OT cybersecurity; Support commissioning, site testing, and troubleshooting of automation systems; Provide technical consultation to operations and engineering teams; Drive digitalization initiatives including power system modeling and secure OT/IT integration
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC