Senior OT Cybersecurity Engineer

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Who you are :

As the - you will collaborate with a dynamic team to audit, assess, and strategize the protection of our ICS / OT environment.

Your leadership will drive the integration of OT Security methodologies, fostering a culture of proactive defense and resilience against sophisticated cyber adversaries.

The impact you will have :

Embark on a pivotal role with a team dedicated to fortifying the security of a rapidly expanding global Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) architecture.

As a Senior OT Cybersecurity Engineer, you will spearhead efforts to challenge and enhance our defensive capabilities, ensuring resilience against evolving cyber threats through the integration of Converged Security strategies and Red Teaming practices.

What you will do :

• Perform analysis of the architecture and infrastructure of Industrial Control Systems (SCADA / DCS / IoT) in the context of cybersecurity.
• Design and implement cybersecurity solutions for Industrial Control Systems.
• Support our leading ICS security projects.
• Develop ICS Control Frameworks, based on industry standard processes as well as international and applicable national standards.
• Implement or improve ICS security management processes at the client’s organization.
• Utilize advanced tools to inventory and assess the security posture of ICS / OT assets.
• Integration of Red Team insights to identify vulnerabilities and risks.
• Conduct cyber mission dependency and adversary cyberattack scenario analyses, guiding the design of resilient OT architectures with a Red Team mindset.
• Develop and refine cyber sensor and analytics architectures, enabling efficient threat hunting and forensic analysis through Red Teaming lenses.
• Represent the Cybersecurity team in engagements with vendors and stakeholders, championing Red Teaming principles to drive proactive security measures.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging threats, and Red Teaming techniques to continuously enhance enterprise security posture.

What you will need to be successful :

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable experience performing industrial pen testing and security assessments within OT environments integrating teaming methodologies.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks for ICS / OT environments, coupled with expertise in Red Teaming principles and tactics.
• Familiarity with relevant standards such as NIST SP800-61 Revision 2 and NIST SP800-82, ISO27k series, IEC ISA 99 / 62443, augmented by Red Teaming insights.
• Highly desirable certifications such as GIAC GRID, Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA), and knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK for ICS.
• Knowledge of building management systems (BMS), electrical power management systems (EPMS), physical security OT solutions (IP cameras, NVRs, badge readers etc)

The perks (and only a few) :

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (with up to 4% match)
• Paid volunteer days
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance;
• QTS scholarship for dependents

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