Digital Technology Specialist
Company: AECOM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
**Job Summary****AECOM** is seeking a Digital Technology
Specialist based in North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia to
help grow our Security & Communications Technology Group within the
US East region.Aligning to the global strategy, overall regional
growth strategy and focusing on key clients in the region, this
role will improve the contributions of the security and
communications technology services team for the region (i.e.
revenue, margin, net promotor score). The Digital Technology
Specialist will report to the Sr. Project Manager.**At AECOM, we're
delivering a better world.**We believe infrastructure creates
opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute,
keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or
transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities
thrive.Our clients trust us to bring together the best people,
ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in
transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy.
We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose
to deliver a better world.**Here, you will have freedom to grow in
a world of opportunity.**We will give you the flexibility you need
to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're
working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site,
you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity,
entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You
will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion -
a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring
their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds
and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our
clients.We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with
us through our technical and professional development programs and
diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all
levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a
lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and
committees you join and our business.We offer competitive pay and
benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and
the development resources you need to advance your career.When you
join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of
experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants,
program and construction managers - leading the change toward a
more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get
started.**The responsibilities of this position include, but are
not limited to:**+ Work with system engineers and other domain
experts in variety of cybersecurity roles including
offensive/assessment, engineering/design, implementation,
verification, compliance oversight, and research.+ Work with
internal and external engineering teams to build cybersecurity
awareness and understanding.+ Engage in ongoing learning and
information sharing efforts with other cybersecurity personnel at
AECOM to grow the team's knowledge base and capabilities.+ Support
technical project work in other areas of digital technology as
needed.Current project needs include the ability for the successful
candidate to analyze Windows-based systems, networks and interfaces
for compliance with generalized standards and re-configure as
required to meet cybersecurity requirements. For example, the
ability to perform all of the following tasks with minimal guidance
is required:+ Validate external logical and physical connections+
Map on-site topology and validate that engineering drawings match
the actual implementation of hardware and software+ Create hardware
and software inventories+ Identify non-essential and vulnerable
software+ Verify that logging capabilities are active and working;
activate capabilities as required+ Identify remote access tools and
configurations.+ Review software and equipment for lifecycle
management parameters; develop temporary mitigation and upgrade
plans as required+ Verify malware prevention presence and
configuration+ Apply patches and upgrades as required (to OS,
software, firmware) in ICS environments and coordinate with
engineering staff and supervisors to ensure processes are not
disturbed or disturbances are planned/minimized+ Credential
management analysis (e.g. checking for password strength across
systems and change frequency policies/records).+ Document findings
and activities performed thoroughly per specific client and
facility needs.**Minimum Requirements**+ BA/BS degree+ 1+ year
experience+ Cybersecurity community involvement (e.g. a portfolio
of programming/scripting projects, cybersecurity-related write-ups,
blog posts/articles, public presentation videos or guides, etc.)+
Hands-On Professional Penetration Testing Certifications (eCPPT,
PNPT, or OSCP)+ Industrial Control System Cybersecurity
Certifications (CSSA, GICSP, GCIP, or GRID)+ Direct experience
with, or working knowledge of: Utility and power generation
operational Technology (OT)Both IT and OT networking equipment
industrial Control Systems (ICS)Distributive Control Systems
(DCS)Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)Instrumentation and
Control Engineering (ICE)Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
(SCADA)North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical
Infrastructure Protection (NERC-CIP)**Preferred Qualifications**+
????Intermediate degree of technical skill in both Windows and
Linux operating environments, with a strong ability to research and
identify ways to accomplish required tasks.+ Basic understanding of
networks and cybersecurity-related configuration
elements/hardware.+ Ability to understand, modify and apply basic
scripts.+ Strong desire to continue learning and
practicing/developing technical, hands-on skills.+ Familiarity with
industry cybersecurity standards and best practices (e.g. NIST 800
series)+ Can-do attitude+ Adapts to changes, proposals and
feedback+ Works in a fast-paced environment and supports multiple
concurrent projects+ Is reliable with a high sense of
confidentiality regarding the data and understands business
limiters to ensure high-value return+ Ability to travel within the
continental US up to 75%+ Occasionally drive company vehicle or
drive on behalf of our company**What We Offer**We will give you the
flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.
Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at
a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where
your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are
championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity
and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite
everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique
talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational
outcomes for our clients.We will encourage you to grow and develop
your career with us through our technical and professional
development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe
in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the
organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work
on, the teams and committees you join and our business.We offer
competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you
and your family, and the development resources you need to advance
your career.When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with
a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers,
scientists, consultants, program and construction managers -
leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future.
Join us and let's get started.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we
believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach
yours.**Job Category** Information Technology**Business Line**
Transportation**Business Group** Design and Consulting Services
Group (DCS)**Country** United States of America**Position Status**
Full Time**Requisition/Vacancy No.** 266778BR**Additional
Locations** US - Richmond, VA - 900 East Broad Street**Virtual:**
NoQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected
veteran status.
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