Electronic Technician - Operational Technology Cybersecurity Automated Control Specialist

• Experienced – You have five (5) years’ experience in electronic and computer systems with hardware and software design, administration, and troubleshooting of complex systems.
• Desired – We hope you have an Associate Degree or certification from a recognized electronic technical school, or related program and ten (10) years experience in complex computer-managed electronic systems. We also hope you have experience in Operational Technology Systems and/or Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional Certification(GICSP), GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection Certification(GCIP) or GIAC Response and Industrial Defense(GRID) Certifications a plus.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Technical – You possess the skills to design, administer and troubleshoot complex networked electronic and computer systems under stringent time constraints.
• Troubleshooting – You are proficient in troubleshooting and problem-solving in order to manage critical electronic system failure responses and recovery efforts.
• Communication – You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills while interacting with airport personnel and the public.
• Teamwork – You are a strong team-oriented person and willing to help and also have the ability to independently.

• Work Schedule – You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. The work schedule includes day, swing, and graveyard shifts. Position will be required to participate in trouble call rotations. You may be required to work during emergencies.
• Work Environment – You will work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions. You may be exposed to areas of high noise, various hazardous materials, work at heights, inside dusty and/or dirty environments, and/or in confined spaces, required to walk long distances, climb ladders, and/or lift items up to 30 pounds.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Overtime Eligible – You are eligible for overtime pay in this role.
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. 
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. In this role, you will be required to access Port of Seattle Police Department equipment, office locations, systems and/or vehicles. In compliance with Federal and State laws as the successful candidate, you will be required to pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) criminal history background check. 
• Union Representation – This position is represented by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union, Local 46.
• Probationary Period – Probationary employees must work an equivalent to eight (8) months of continuous full-time work. The probationary employee will be recognized as having attained Seniority status upon the successful completion of their probationary period. The probationary period may be extended by management, in consultation with the Union, based on the documented performance review completed by the supervisor, not to exceed a total of twelve (12) months worked.
• Pay – Probationary rate $64.67. Once probation is completed, rate of pay will be $71.86.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here. IND123
 

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.

The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.  

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

As an Electronic Technician - Operational Technology Cybersecurity Automated Control Specialist, you will be responsible for robust cybersecurity solutions tailored to operational technology environments, such as industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and other Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures for Aviation Maintenance. You will develop architecture, mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance to safeguard critical systems against cyber threats and protect business operations from catastrophic failures and evolving risks.

• You will develop, implement, and enforce information security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with Information Security (IS) team.
• You will perform regular vulnerability scans and compliance audits to identify and mitigate potential security risks and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• You will monitor systems for security incidents, lead investigations, and coordinate response efforts to contain and resolve threats, minimizing impact on operations.
• You will support cybersecurity incident response by performing containment, eradication, and restoration actions on OT systems in collaboration with Information Security. 
• You will design and implement intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and endpoint protection solutions to secure and safeguard critical OT infrastructure and environments.
• You will keep up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes, recommending proactive measures to strengthen the system security.
• You will configure, monitor, and optimize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms to collect, analyze, and correlate security event data, enabling real-time threat detection and incident response.
• You will help design, implement, and maintain firewall policies and rules to secure network perimeters, ensuring robust protection against unauthorized access and cyber threats while optimizing system performance.
• You will configure, manage, and secure Active Directory environments by designing and implementing Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security settings, such as password policies, account lockout rules, and access controls, to mitigate unauthorized access and privilege escalation risks.
• You will work on hardening Linux systems by configuring secure user authentication, file permissions, and implementing tools like SELinux or AppArmor, and disabling unnecessary services to reduce attack surfaces.
• You will oversee the timely deployment of security patches and software updates for Linux systems, Windows systems, applications, and dependencies and automate patch management solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• You will secure, update and harden VMware infrastructure by configuring secure access controls, implementing least privilege principles, and applying VMware security vest practices to protect virtualized environments from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.
• You will develop an OT inventory model for cybersecurity purposes, inventory OT assets, identify gaps in OT network architecture and assign security level targets to network zones for control systems.
• You will develop cybersecurity countermeasures for systems and applications, define baseline system security requirements in partnership with Information Security, oversee implementation of system controls and develop system upgrade specifications.
• You will be doing design, administration, maintenance, installation, and repair of complex electronic systems, server installation and maintenance, network infrastructure troubleshooting and repair.
• You will execute cybersecurity countermeasures, including server patching, firmware updates, and firewall configuration.  
• You will secure the systems listed below, but not limited to\: 
  • Video Management System
  • Access Control Systems
  • Flight Information Display Systems
  • Baggage Conveyor Systems
  • Ailine Common Use Systems
  • Parking Garage Management Systems