Team Lead ( Substation Automation System & Cybersecurity )
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the automation testing team (4-5 Testing Engineers), en-suring effective collaboration and performance.
- Testing and Troubleshooting: Lead the configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of
Substation Automation products and systems.
- Designing, implementing, and managing security measures to protect our SAS System
applications, and data. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a passion for
cybersecurity, and a commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats.
- Manage and optimize security tools like firewalls, Cybersecurity solutions, IDS/IPS, and
endpoint protection systems.
- Client Requirements: Analyze and interpret client requirements to ensure project alignment.
- System Architectures: Possess a thorough understanding of different architectures, including RSTP, PRP, and HSR.
- Networking: Configure and test Ethernet switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Communication Protocols: Work with various communication types such as Ethernet, Fiber Optic, Serial (RS232/RS485), and PLCC.
- Substation Automation: Expertise in Substation Automation and Communication Protocols, including SNMP, SNTP, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-103, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101, and IEC 60870-5-104.
- Technical Documentation: Read and interpret panel drawings/schematics and verify technical compliance for hardware/software systems.
- HMI Configuration: Prepare HMI configurations, including Single Line Diagrams (SLD), System Architecture, Bay Views, and Interlock Views.
- RTU Systems: Configure and test RTU systems (A8000) and Device Manager.
- System Integration: Test Substation Automation Systems and integrate them with various
IEDs, meters, and devices.
- Customer Engagement: Manage Customer FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and ensure
inspection compliance.
- Problem Solving: Employ critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills to address
project challenges.
- Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop new solutions and
technologies, driving innovation in product offerings.
- Conduct training sessions to improve employee awareness of cybersecurity practices.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 12- 15 years of experience in the configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of Substation
Automation products/systems and
- Proficient in understanding and analyzing client requirements.
- Expertise in RSTP, PRP, and HSR architectures.
- Hands-on experience with configuring and testing Ethernet switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks, protocols, and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP,
Firewalls, VPNs).
- Experience in Cybersecurity or related fields.
- Strong understanding of various communication protocols, including SNMP, SNTP, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-103, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101, and IEC 60870-5-104.
- Ability to read and interpret panel drawings/schematics.
- Experience in preparing HMI configurations, including SLD, System Architecture, Bay Views, and Interlock Views.
- Hands-on experience with RTU systems (A8000) and Device Manager configuration and
testing.
- Proven experience in the testing and integration of SAS systems with different types of
IEDs/meters/devices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a capacity to lead an automation testing team
effectively.
- Strong critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well in a team, demonstrating agility, resilience, and sincerity.
- Enthusiasm for learning and expanding knowledge in new areas.
- Basic knowledge of Electrical Protection Systems is a plus.
- Willingness to collaborate on new solutions and technologies to drive innovation in product offerings