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IoT Engineer – Data Protection and Security
Avigilon Unity Cloud Solution SME

Location: Remote. If local to Vienna, VA, hybrid is desired
Pay Rate: $80/hr. range. W2 Benefits available
Position Type: Multiyear Contract

Description:
The successful candidate will work with IT, industrial Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology teams to lead technology-driven business process transformation and innovation for the organization. They will partner with IT, Risk, Security, and Audit teams to establish operational compliance that streamlines operations while protecting the organization.

The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert for Physical Security Surveillance systems using the Avigilon Unity Cloud Solution having strong cyber/device security and network engineering skills.  This candidate will work closely with the team to understand connected devices/Internet of Things in depth and to document the product details, including the security architecture, trust boundaries, and data flows. They will provide product security-related coaching/mentoring and security expertise for all IoT device teams.

Responsibilities:

·        Professional understanding of the essential requirements of IoT architecture, scalability, real-time capability, data protection, and security

·        Identify security risks in the organization's IoT device ecosystem and communicate those risks to management and assist with the mitigation efforts

·        Oversee and manage the deployment, integration, and configuration of security solutions and any enhancements to existing IoT security solutions and the enterprise's security documents

·        Perform security research, analysis, and testing via threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and/or social engineering across a wide variety of applications, platforms, and systems

·        Work with Industry solution providers, equipment manufacturers, and the Enterprise Resource Planning vendor to design and implement the required system integration points and data flow to achieve best-in-class lights-out operations

·        Partner with sensor specialists to manage new sensor data streaming to the IoT platform, and with data scientists and machine learning engineers to take on analytic results and develop it to an application with a user interface, integrate with any pre-existing systems, demonstrate successful use cases and wins, etc.

·        Understand system flow, data source, data usage, and technical requirements clearly to meet the functionalities per user requirements

·        Accountable for the improvement and delivery of the applications geared towards industrial communications and data collection

Qualifications:

·        Experience with Surveillance Systems, Cyber Security and Network Security

·        Experience with configuring and designing segmented networking

·        Knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, UDP, and XML

·        Knowledge of IoT software platforms such as ORDR, ARMIS, Azure IoT, or Cisco IoT Hub

·        Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

·        Familiarity with IOT environment security with risk-based management, vulnerabilities, asset and threat protection, security behavioral analytics, and security environmental configuration
Note:  All the considerations above should be addressed in platforms to include Cloud, On-Prem, Hybrid, with various operating systems

·        Minimum 7 years of Information Security and Physical Security Experience

·        Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Internet of Things experience, including rapid design, prototyping, and deployment of embedded systems

·        Experience with communication and data collection from systems such as sensors, controllers, and industrial systems

·        Able to articulate and present IoT concepts to senior management

·        Experience in an industrial environment is an asset

·        Experience with PLC, DCS, and SCADA is an asset

·        Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment

·        Ability to align and influence critical stakeholders

·        Strong supporter of customer centricity. Understands the importance of demonstrating concern for satisfying customers. Passionate about developing goals to improve customer experience

·        Retains and conveys a positive attitude in challenging circumstances

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical services and solutions to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We partner with large private and public organizations who trust us to execute their complex, mission-critical initiatives through our outsourced services and workforce solutions.