Technical Operations Engineer, Data Center Cybersecurity

Minimum qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in network engineering, asset configuration management or cybersecurity engineering.
• Industrial control system experience with SCADA packages such as Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk, Schneider Electric Power SCADA Operations, Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Experience in power, water or gas utilities, nuclear engineering, Oil and Gas industries, water purification, telecommunications, military service or other critical infrastructure management.
• Experience working in virtualized server environments, Windows and Linux, bash shell scripting.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in data center operations.
• Experience working in cybersecurity vulnerability management, network or system administration, industrial control room operations or industrial equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic process controls and related equipment, e.g., Programmable Logic Controllers, (PLCs), Controllers, RIO, Protection Relays, Power Meters etc.
• Understanding the security threat landscape in ICS environments.
• Ability to understand various types of communication protocols, database processes, and field networks.

At Google, we own and operate the most advanced fleet of data centers and core technical infrastructure to power services and features used by billions of people around the world. Data Center - Central Operations is responsible for keeping these sites operating efficiently and safely. This role will provide the technical expertise and tactical site-specific support for innovation and continuous improvements to information security (e.g., PLCs, electrical switchgear and mechanical heavy equipment).

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

• Manage and patch Windows/Linux machines (workstations and servers) used in the Google Data Centers (GDC) Operational technology (OT) environment work with Cross-functional (XFN) stakeholders to identify patch compatibility issues, qualify updates and integrate new equipment into the policy scope.
• Manage and patch Human Machine Interface (HMI) machines and (embedded) OT devices - security updates and applying security configurations for an improved security posture and work with XFN stakeholders to identify patch compatibility issues.
• Manage and maintain switches and networking infrastructure below PMS/BMS switches, including firmware updates, replacement/upgrade program life-cycles and support improvements to systems and tools.
• Enable and support industrial control systems (ICS) incident response and digital forensics investigations by acting as a site POC and coordinator. 
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain security software and hardware used for network and host security monitoring.