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BC Hydro

IT Advisor - Operational Technology Services

Burnaby

FULL TIME

September 12, 2024

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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know by emailing Recruitment Help@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.


IT Advisor - Operational Technology Services
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 12
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00
Position Highlights
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an IT Advisor in the Operational Technology (OT) Services team within the
Technology Business Solutions & Services Division. Part of this multidisciplinary team’s responsibilities includes ensuring
that the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance
processes and requirements are met, and for ensuring cyber security principles are applied in BC Hydro Generation
Stations.

What you'll do
  • Investigate, analyze, and solve a variety of system problems in implementation and support of Generation plant industrial
networks, intelligent electronic device (IED) integration and plant NERC CIP processes.

  • Evaluate and recommend technical designs or improvements related to plant industrial networks. Activities include
planning, design, implementation and testing in accordance with CIP Standards and engineering best practices.

  • Troubleshoot problems related to communications, infrastructure, operating systems, databases, and software related to
OT applications and plant devices.

  • Provide ongoing support to plant and maintenance personnel during upgrades to the plant industrial network
infrastructure.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain procedures, programs, processes, internal controls, work instructions and reports,
associated with the assigned standards to ensure ongoing OT cybersecurity programs are well defined and executed.

  • Work closely with BC Hydro Cybersecurity, Engineering design teams and IT service providers to execute required tasks.

  • Work with vendors to solve infrastructure, system, or device related problems.

  • Represent the team and provide technical expertise during periodic cybersecurity reviews.

  • Ensure NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Compliance processes are correctly interpreted, understood, and
compliance evidence is successfully delivered by operational, project delivery and maintenance activities.

  • Leverage existing tools and/or advocate for systems and tools to support more effective and efficient cybersecurity
tracking and coordination.

  • Track progress and report on status of assigned work including status of sub-tasks assigned to other departments, field
works and vendors. What you bring
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and
experience may be considered.

  • A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience supporting cybersecurity and OT network infrastructure design (example
could be network segmentation, patching programs, security controls and/or vulnerability assessment).

  • In-depth knowledge of operational and information technologies and systems in the areas of (1) intelligent electronic
device (IED), firmware and software typically used in electric utilities for industrial control and data acquisition. These
include but not limited to PLC, RTU, DCS, SCADA , Protection and Control devices, and (2) firewalls, networking, and cyber
security technologies, including non-IP protocols, LAN, firewalls, IDS/IPS and; tools for IT and OT asset discovery and
asset management .

  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, principles, governance, processes and systems utilized in electric
utilities.

  • Demonstrated experience of effective communication including proactive status reporting, meeting facilitation,
presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex technical or procedural issues to diverse audiences.

  • Strong relationship management, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

  • Understanding of audit requirements, including the ability to analyze compliance quality, accuracy and adequacy.
What we offer
  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
  • A lifetime pension
  • Flexible work model, depending on your role type
  • Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits. What else you should know
Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.

PN 2029000

Location: Burnaby, BC Canada V3N 4X8

Date Posted: 2024-09-12 Closing Date: 2024-10-03
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