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Senior Industrial Control Systems Engineer

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Kforce Technology Staffing
  • On Site, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Industrial Control Systems Engineer in Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities:
* Evaluates and implements technologies and system architectures to maintain and enhance the cyber security and reliability of the ICS environment, including the review, testing, analysis, and development of threat prevention measures to ensure the cyber security of the ICS environment
* Uses in-depth knowledge of process control systems, communication infrastructure, and information systems to evaluate system vulnerabilities within the ICS environment, determines the relative risk, and implements mitigation measures
* Develops and maintains an accurate software and firmware management database of the ICS environment to minimize cyber risk
* Determines what software updates and firmware updates are required and appropriate through testing and documented analysis
* Develops, validates, and documents procedures for testing and applying software and firmware updates
* Analyzes ICS networks to determine cyber risks and provide solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities and improve cyber security posture
* Troubleshoots ICS networks to resolve communications problems
* Troubleshoots SCADA applications and PLC programs to resolve operational problems
* Tests and evaluates cyber security vulnerabilities within SCADA applications, PLCs, and RTUs

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
* 5+ years of related experience with industrial control systems required
* Extensive knowledge of SCADA applications, PLC hardware, and PLC programming required
* Extensive knowledge of process control and measurement theory, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical instrumentation systems required
* Proven capability to troubleshoot complex ICS equipment and processes required
* Proven capability to communicate ICS operational functional requirements and operation to internal and external stakeholders required
* Must be available to serve on-call on a rotating schedule
* Experience with network technologies, cyber security, Windows Servers, relational databases preferred
* Working knowledge of control systems in natural gas and propane processing, storage, and handling facilities preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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