Senior Engineer (Energy Management Systems Department)
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Senior Engineer (Energy Management Systems Department)
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Energy Market Authority (EMA) .
What the role is
The key scope of work for the position is to provide operational support of Energy Management Systems, which involves round-the-clock monitoring and control of electricity generators as well as the electricity and natural gas transmission networks.
In addition, the position is also required to operate a Cybersecurity Operation Centre to monitor cybersecurity threats and manage Power Sector Critical Information Infrastructure incidents.
What you will be working on
Energy Management System
Provide first-level technical support to the Energy Management System to ensure high availability and reliability.
This includes attending to technical problems reported by Power System Operators, operations, and maintenance of Energy Management System, other supporting operational technology systems, OT/IT network & security infrastructures to ensure these systems (both hardware and software applications) are of high availability and reliability.
Participate in the design and technical enhancements on mission-critical Energy Management Systems (EMS) such as integrating renewables, like solar and energy storage, and electricity imports into EMS to meet operational business requirements.
This also includes fine-tuning of power system applications to support real-time operations.
Coordinate with licensees to facilitate connection of new generation facilities, transmission network equipment (both electricity and gas systems), including performing updates and validating EMS databases with field equipment and market operation.
Cyber Security Monitoring for Power Sector
Provide incident response support for Cyber Security Operation Centre (CSOC) to manage cyber incidents that may cause severe impact to Power System Operation and Power Sector's Critical Information Infrastructures (CIIs).
Job responsibilities include analyzing security alerts, identifying anomalies, reporting findings to stakeholders, performing daily triage of security cases, and following up with CII Operators for incident resolution.
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment & Management
Develop technical solutions, including cybersecurity mitigation measures and/or configuration changes to meet regulatory requirements such as the Cybersecurity Act and CCoP.
Coordinate security reviews, risk assessments, and security audits that can effectively pre-empt and identify significant security loopholes or weaknesses.
This includes carrying out documentation reviews, testing, and implementing recommendations by auditors, and performing system patching.
In addition, the department also maintains other critical supporting infrastructure such as Uninterruptible Power Supply, fire protection systems, and security access systems to ensure reliable operation of the EMS system and the operation centers.
What we are looking for
Requirements:
Keen interest in the field of OT cybersecurity, power system engineering, and serving in public service.
Competency in computer programming, technical hardware architecture, Linux/Unix/Windows Operating System.
Familiarity with networking commands and understanding of basic networking protocol and security concepts.
Good understanding of information security practices related to ISO 27001, Risk Assessment, Application, and Network Security.
Good understanding of Power System Engineering, Control Centers Operations, electricity substation/gas facility environments, and devices would be an added advantage.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.
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