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JOB VACANCY #: JV 2025-41
THE POSITION OF: Cyber-Scada Specialist
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION OF: Public Works/WWTP
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: N/A
SCHEDULE: Full-Time
SALARY: DOQ
POSTING DATE: October 30, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the integrity and consistency of SCADA network communication, internal and at remote locations, using a variety of primary and redundant communication methods, protecting information and the utilities’ industrial control systems by managing compliance, coordinating response to cybersecurity incidents, and researching and maintaining awareness of the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Typical duties may include but not limited to:
- Coordinate and execute security tasks related to technology projects or initiatives with a focus on the SCADA utility control system and operational technology networks and the continuity of operations.
- Configure and install security infrastructure including scheduling and attendance of after hour’s maintenance windows.
- Builds and maintains detailed technical understanding of the City’s utility control system architecture and corresponding business processes.
- Produce network architectures and documentation and implement change management and documentation system appropriate for both security and operational process changes.
- Function as the utility’s SCADA administrator implementing internal security and access procedures and troubleshooting security, network, and communication issues.
- Install and update software, devices, instruments, equipment, controllers, switches, routers, firewalls, and servers on operational technology networks as needed.
- Create new and modify existing visualization and data management for SCADA screens and HMI terminals.
- Interface and communicate with the Public Works Utilities management, supervisory, and electrical, maintenance, and operations staff to ensure the SCADA network system availability and plan for known upgrades and outages
- Provide advanced support in response to cyber security incidents.
- Collaborate with City staff to manage security vulnerabilities or investigations.
- Conduct security training and research to be current with the latest utility sector and government security issues.
- Perform penetration testing according to best management practices with outside contractors and remediate discovered issues timely.
- Provide advanced support in evaluation and implementation of cyber security requirements for operational and engineering technology systems.
- Oversee the utility’s CCTV security and process monitoring systems, traffic signal network monitoring system, and other future operational technology networks.
- Assist the City’s information technology team for larger security-related upgrades and projects.
- After office hours response may be required for emergency situations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational Requirements/Experience
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification, or willingness to obtain within twelve (12) months
- Associate degree in computer science, electrical / electronic engineering, cybersecurity, instrumentation / control systems, or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Five (5) years network and communication, instrumentation and control, and / or cybersecurity background preferred.
- Advanced formal education may be substituted for some, but not all, hands-on experience.
- Understanding of instrumentation and control systems as applies to public utilities, operational technology, and control systems.
- Prefer cybersecurity and vulnerability assessment knowledge and experience within public utility environment, appropriate certification, or willingness to obtain
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proven ability and flexibility to self-train and apply new principles and procedures while striving for continual improvement and reliability
- Possess analytical, interpretive, organizational, and time management skills
- Demonstrable ability to problem solve within a high stress environment
- Ability to maintain a constant positive and professional attitude while under pressure
- Excellent planning and oral and written communication and skills to minimize downtime of critical systems
- Ability to think creatively, quickly, and effectively in the face of adversity
- Must be detail-oriented
