Role Overview
An Operational Technology (OT) Security Analyst protects critical industrial systems (ICS/SCADA) from cyber threats by monitoring networks, managing vulnerabilities in PLC/HMI devices, and enforcing security policies. They bridge the gap between IT security and physical operations, often implementing, troubleshooting, and responding to incidents in specialized industrial environments.
What You Will Do
Monitor OT/ICS network traffic and system logs to detect, triage, and analyze security threats using specialized tools. Identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities, working with engineering teams to remediate threats without disrupting production.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires 3+ years of experience in both IT and industrial, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure environments. Previous experience related to Battery Storage, Solar, Wind, Simple Cycle Thermal Generation, or Combined Cycle Thermal Generation is preferred.
Requirements
- High School Diploma Required
- 3+ years of experience in both IT and industrial, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure environments
- Previous experience related to Battery Storage, Solar, Wind, Simple Cycle Thermal Generation, or Combined Cycle Thermal Generation
- Basic industry knowledge and technology trends
- Demonstrated knowledge of Power Plant systems and processes
- Basic knowledge of NERC responsibilities
- Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles
- Experience with PLC, RTU, or DCS components and protocols
- Familiarity with OT-specific security tools (e.g., Dragos, Nozomi, Claroty)
- Understanding of Purdue model network architecture and firewalls
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401k match
- Benefits that start day one
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation and holiday time
- Sick time
- Dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401k plan
- Adoption reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vendor discounts
- Employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-taxed accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
- B&V Credit Union
- Performance-based bonus program
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