Cybersecurity Engineer (Operational Technology)

at  AGL Energy

Join the change. Together, we’ll make history.
As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia’s best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.
About the Role
Technology plays a critical role in the delivery of AGL’s strategy, helping our customers decarbonise the way they live, move and work and transitioning our generation portfolio.
We have two 12-month fixed term Cybersecurity Engineer opportunities available in our Operational Technology (OT) Security team who support a variety of electricity generation and gas sites across Australia.
You will be responsible for providing technical expertise to uplift initiatives to drive improvement in cybersecurity maturity. This role will also support BAU activities including vulnerability and risk management, monitoring, and detection investigation for OT and Industrial Control Systems. You will work with various teams across AGL including cybersecurity, technology, engineering and operational stakeholders to assess risk, prioritise work and drive effective outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

• Influence and provide OT security expertise with project, site engineering and control system teams
• Provide specialized support and technical assistance on investigations, issues and incidents and ensure these are resolved in a timely manner
• Monitor and assess effectiveness of security controls and recommend and implement remediations for the prevention of future threats
• Contribute to the ongoing development of AGL’s security toolset
• Provide periodic updates of monitoring systems, dashboards, metrics and reporting to relevant stakeholders
• Support the uplift of Cyber awareness for the site operational teams by engaging with multitude of stakeholders.

About you

• Strong experience working in a range of OT environments
• Commitment to working safely and collaboratively
• Experience with network security, access controls, SIEM technologies, passive monitoring tools and log collection in OT environments
• Understanding of the key protocols and patterns typical of IT and OT-ICS environments (web traffic, proxy and firewall traffic, process control traffic including ICS protocols)
• Knowledge of IT and OT/ICS platforms and operating systems (Windows UNIX/Linux)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical skills to diagnosis issues, prioritize and instigate remedial and response actions
• Tertiary qualification and/or accreditation specific to Operational Technology or related field (Cyber security, Electrical engineering/Mechatronics, Computer Science, IT)
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and compliance standards (MITRE ATT&CK, AESCSF and IEC 62443)
• Understanding of scripting and search query languages (Python, PowerShell, SQL) is highly valued.

Ready to join the change? Applications will close Sunday, 18 August 2024.
Inclusion at AGL
At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit:
www.agl.com.au/careers
AGL is a Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Location:
Docklands VIC 3008
Job Family Group:
Information Technology - Internet-Base

• Influence and provide OT security expertise with project, site engineering and control system teams
• Provide specialized support and technical assistance on investigations, issues and incidents and ensure these are resolved in a timely manner
• Monitor and assess effectiveness of security controls and recommend and implement remediations for the prevention of future threats
• Contribute to the ongoing development of AGL’s security toolset
• Provide periodic updates of monitoring systems, dashboards, metrics and reporting to relevant stakeholders
• Support the uplift of Cyber awareness for the site operational teams by engaging with multitude of stakeholders