Energy Management System (EMS) Cyber Specialist

Overview

This position maintains the EMS system which is the underlying operational technology that supports the electric grid. You will support, troubleshoot, perform integration testing, configure power system modeling, and perform database and displays updates. You will follow internal and external standards and procedures, develop guidelines, and help maintain compliance related to the overall physical and cyber security of essential computer systems.

At Con Edison, we celebrate a long and proud history of energizing the most vibrant region in the country. We provide safe and reliable energy to our customers while protecting the environment and fostering a more diverse and inclusive workforce. No matter heat waves or cold snaps, we are here to provide the level of service our customers deserve and expects. So, come join our team and help us build a brighter future.

Come be a part of our Computer Operations team, responsible for the reliability of the Energy Management System (EMS) and other critical ancillary systems, where you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a thriving industry. Innovation is key to staying ahead of the curve. You will have the opportunity to be part of a culture where innovative ideas are welcomed that allows professional and personal growth.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the daily support and maintenance of the EMS system by performing updates to the database and display and support ancillary systems such as data historian and generation dispatch system.
• Take a lead role in updating, monitoring and maintaining power system modeling, state estimator, contingency analysis and power flow analysis supporting real-time operations.
• Take lead role in the testing and implementation of customize enhancements and fixes as provided by the vendor.
• Establish, monitor and maintain direct communication path from control centers to remote devices.
• Troubleshoot and identify resolutions to problems, be on call for off-hours urgent issues.
• Coordinate with other teams and use available tools to resolve telemetry issues
• Take the lead in maintaining ancillary systems and applications such as data historian tool (OSI PI), Inter-Control Center Communications Protocol (ICCP) data, Generation Dispatch and Control (GDC).
• Take lead role in managing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Energy Management Solutions and other system upgrade projects.
• Enforce the Departments change management process related to changes in accordance with regulatory and departmental procedures, guidelines and processes to ensure their compliance to applicable standards. Ensure the timing of the changes does not jeopardize the availability and reliability of the systems.
• Promote best practices and use of cybersecurity tools to ensure compliance with NERC CIP regulatory requirements and FERC Standards of Conduct requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 2 years' relevant experience or
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 3 years' relevant experience. or
• Associate's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 5 years' relevant experience. or
• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years' relevant experience.

• Practical experience in the application support and maintenance of real-time operational technology (OT) critical systems, required.
• In-depth knowledge of Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, required.
• In-depth knowledge of computer programming, relational databases, scripting in LINUX, VI Editor and Shell, required.
• Experience creating and maintaining EMS graphical displays and database update using front-end user interface (UI), required.
• Knowledge of Oracle database and writing SQL queries, required.
• Knowledgeable in power system modeling, state estimator, contingency analysis and power flow analysis supporting real-time operations, required.
• Demonstrates ability to both identify opportunities to improve efficiencies through process improvement and the use of relevant technology for automation of manual processes, required.
• Ability to prioritize and execute task with efficiency and agility, lead projects initiatives and exercise disciplined and mature decision making appropriate for critical operations environments, required.
• Experience working data historian applications such as Plant Information (PI), preferred.
• Familiarity with General Electric Realtime applications, or similar applications, preferred.
• Experience with PSS/E suite, preferred.
• Experience working in a regulated cybersecurity environment, preferred.

• Driver's License Required

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.