Solution Engineering - Substation OT, Cybersecurity and Networking system engineer

Job Title

OT Cybersecurity & Networking Systems Engineer

Job Location

Pune

Educational requirement

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Required experience.

8-10 Years

The OT Cybersecurity & Networking Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, securing, and supporting advanced substation automation systems across customer projects. The role requires strong expertise in OT/ICS cybersecurity, digital substation technologies, IEC 61850 engineering, and utility-grade network design. The candidate will collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and customer cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance, secure deployments, and lifecycle support

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Key Responsibilities:

Ø Cybersecurity & Compliance

· Conduct OT cybersecurity assessments including threat analysis, risk assessments, and mitigation planning.

· Develop secure system architectures in alignment with IEC 62443, NERC CIP, ISO 27001, IEC 62351, and customer specifications.

· Prepare cybersecurity documentation: hardening guides, firewall policies, system access matrices, network security plans, audit artifacts.

· Support internal/external audits, cybersecurity testing, and remediation actions.

Ø Substation Automation & Protection Systems

· Engineer, configure, and validate IEC 61850 systems (GOOSE, MMS, SV) including substation communication models and SCD file workflows.

· Support the design of protection, control, and automation architectures covering relays, BCUs, merging units, RTUs, gateways, and SCADA systems.

· Review and validate redundancy architectures (PRP/HSR), time synchronization (IEEE 1588/PTP), and network resiliency design.

· Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and site cybersecurity evaluations.

Ø Networking & System Engineering

· Design and implement secure OT networks (L2/L3 switching, VLANs, routing, DMZ, NAT, VPN, IDS/IPS).

· Conduct system hardening for Windows/Linux servers, virtual machines, and OT hardware.

· Develop and validate backup/restore strategies, monitoring systems, and secure remote access configurations.

· Produce engineering documentation including architecture diagrams, test procedures, and compliance evidence.

Ø Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Work closely with project managers, protection engineers, automation engineers, and IT security teams to ensure cybersecurity is embedded in all project phases.

· Guide customers and partners on cybersecurity best practices, regulatory requirements, and secure system operation.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or related field.

· 8+ years’ experience in substation automation, OT cybersecurity, or ICS/SCADA engineering (or 6+ years with a Master’s).

· Hands-on experience with IEC 61850 engineering, PRP/HSR networks, process bus, and digital substation concepts.

· Strong understanding of global cybersecurity standards and audit processes.

· Expertise in network security architectures, firewalls, and OT communication protocols.

Preferred Competencies

· Experience with SCADA/EMS/DMS, RTUs, gateways, and utility communication systems.

· Knowledge of protection relay logic, fault analysis, and interlocking schemes.

· Familiarity with virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), SIEM systems, and OT monitoring tools.

· Exposure to CEA guidelines or regional utility cybersecurity frameworks

Soft Skills:

· Strong analytical and documentation abilities.

· Effective communication with cross-functional teams and customers.

· Ability to work independently and manage complex, multi-disciplinary tasks.

Desirable Certifications (Optional but Advantageous):

· ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certification

· IEC 61850 Engineering / Protection & Automation Certification or Formal Training

· IEC 61850 System Engineering & Testing Certification

· Cisco CCNP Industrial or Cisco Industrial Networking

· CISM / CISSP