Senior Software Engineer

JOB PURPOSE:

Sr Cyber Security Engineer will be part of the Automation Engineering team, developing the cyber security software for next-generation Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) and other Lucy Automation products for Distribution Automation utilizing the skills, tools, and processes within the global team. Sr Cyber Security Engineer will provide technical and team leadership through coaching and mentorship.

Description of the Accountability:

• Design, implement and test Cyber Security software for our range of RTU's and other Lucy Automation products, Design reviews, Strict version control

• Cyber Security Software Documentation, Content for User Documentation, Prepare and maintain Test specifications and Conformance Test cases

• Guide/supervise the preparation of Conformance test set up and carry out testing as per the test plan

• Capture, document and report test results and observations

• Trouble shooting and hands on build-up/repair/rework of engineering samples and Test Set ups

• Coordinate and deliver in cooperation with other project teams, assist with project planning and reporting

Job Context

The duties and responsibilities of the Sr. Cyber Security Engineer include:

• Developed Cyber Security features for Automation product.

• Provide technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship.

• Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits. Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team.

• Collaborate with other site software developers to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain Automation product software releases.

• Assist in collecting and documenting user's requirements, developing user stories, estimates and work plans.

• Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on software's status, operation and maintenance. Assist with the development of product documentation.

• Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards. Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code.

• Package and support deployment of releases.

• Work with teammates in the migration of legacy applications to current technologies. Develop, refine, and tune integrations between applications.

• Analyse and resolve technical and application problems.

• Assess opportunities for application and process improvement and prepare documentation of rationale to share with team members and other affected parties.

• Adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on-time and on-budget. Provide third-level support to business users.

• Research and evaluate a variety of software products

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Graduate in Electronics Engineering or equivalent

Minimum 7-9 years of working experience in similar industry

Job-Specific Skills:

Essential strengths:

• C and C++ programming languages

• GNU toolchain (GCC, GDB, Cross Compiler, JTAG)

• Linux, Yacto

• ARM architecture

• Development of Embedded real-time applications

• Source code management tools like GIT, Subversion(SVN), SourceSafe

• Unit testing methodology

• Familiarity with bug tracking and traceability tools like OpenProject, JIRA, Bugzilla

• UML (Unified Modelling Language)

• XML or HTML

• Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment)

• Continuous Integration tools such as Jenkins, Hudson

• Knowledge of Role Based User Account Management (UAM) integrated with the Web Server.

• Cyber Security knowledge – IEC 62351, NERCIP, encryption algorithms, IEEE 1686

• Protocols such as IEC 104/101/103, Modbus Serial/TCP IP, DNP3 Serial/TCP IP, IEC 61850, HTTP and protocol test tools

Desirable strengths:

• CMake (Cross-platform Makefile generator)

• Design using State Machines, State Machine tools such as SMC

• Code quality analysis tools such as Klocwork, Lint, LDRA, MISRA

• Firmware, Configuration and Patch management.

• Real-time operating systems

• Multiprocessor software architecture

• Device drivers like CAN bus, SPI, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, Serial

• XML Schema design and XSLT (XML Transformations)

• Unit testing frameworks such as C++ Unit

• Inter-process communication using Zero MQ

Behavioral Competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills with a pleasant and can-do attitude

• Willingness to work and thrive in a professional team

• Ability to cope with work pressures and go the extra mile