Automation and Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3–8 years of experience in substation automation or industrial communication networks.
• Strong understanding of IEC standards: IEC 61850, IEC 104, IEC 62443, etc.
• Hands‑on experience with Siemens tools: WinCC, SICAM PAS, SICAM SCC, A8000, DIGSI 5.
• Proficiency with network tools such as Wireshark and SNMP monitoring systems.

• Experience with industrial network devices (RuggedCom Switches/Routers, Firewalls, etc.).

Preferred

• Experience in utility or power transmission/distribution environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity for operational technology (OT) networks.
• Experience working in FAT/SAT, commissioning, and live substation environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Substation Automation Systems & Utility Protocols

Siemens Systems & Tools

• Develop and standardize substation HMI/SCADA using Siemens WinCC/ SCC.
• Engineer and integrate substation automation using SICAM PAS.
• Configure SICAM A8000 (SICAM Device Manager).
• Configure Bay Control Units using DIGSI 5 (SIPROTEC 5 series).
• Handle GOOSE engineering/configuration using DIGSI5.
• Perform automation system FAT and Support site troubleshooting.

IEC 61850 Engineering

• Create and manage IEC 61850 system configuration (SCL, ICD, CID, SCD files).
• Engineer GOOSE messaging, and MMS reporting.
• Validate interoperability among multi‑vendor IEDs.

SCADA & Protocol Integration

• Configure and troubleshoot substation communication protocols:

o IEC 61850

o IEC 60870‑5‑104

o Modbus TCP/RTU

o SNMP for network monitoring

Network Engineering

• Routing & Switching: Design, configure, and troubleshooting L2/L3 networks for substations.
• Design and Implement network redundancy using RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol), PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol), and HSR (High‑availability Seamless Redundancy).
• Manage VLANs, routing, switching, link aggregation, and network segmentation.
• Monitor network performance and ensure cybersecurity best practices.
• Conduct network testing, packet analysis, and root‑cause troubleshooting.

Cybersecurity for Substations

• Implement cybersecurity requirements for OT networks (IEC 62443, or utility standards).
• Configure VLANs, access lists, firewalls, NIDS, Anti-malware solution, secure remote access, and RBAC.
• Patch management, hardening of IEDs and servers.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and assist in compliance reporting.

Documentation & Coordination

• Develop engineering documents: network diagrams, signal lists, Functional description, SCL files, IP plans, and test reports.
• Provide technical support during project execution and maintenance phases.
• Contribute to system upgrades, acceptance tests, and cybersecurity assessments.

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