OT Infrastructure & Security Analysts
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Job Summary
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Operational Technology (OT) Infrastructure & Security Analyst to join our team. This role is critical in supporting maintaining and securing operational technology environments ensuring the reliability integrity and security of systems that support essential utility services. You will work at the intersection of IT and OT focusing on infrastructure cybersecurity and compliance within industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and support OT infrastructure including servers networks and virtualization platforms within industrial environments
- Monitor performance availability and reliability of OT systems
- Assist in lifecycle management of OT assets (patching upgrades hardware refresh)
- Support disaster recovery and backup solutions for OT environments
- Implement and maintain OT security controls aligned with industry frameworks (e.g. NIST IEC 62443)
- Monitor for and respond to cybersecurity incidents within OT environments
- Conduct vulnerability assessments risk analyses and remediation planning
- Collaborate with IT security teams to align enterprise and OT cybersecurity strategies
- Analyze logs and alerts from OT systems and security tools
- Investigate and respond to incidents and anomalies
- Participate in incident response exercises and post-incident reviews
- Ensure OT systems meet regulatory audit and internal compliance requirements
- Support audits documentation and reporting for OT security programs
- Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations and controls
- Work closely with engineering operations and IT teams to support OT initiatives
- Contribute to modernization efforts and digital transformation projects
- Recommend and implement improvements to enhance system security and efficiency
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Cybersecurity or a related field
- 35 years of experience in OT IT infrastructure or cybersecurity
- Experience working with SCADA ICS or industrial environments is preferred
- Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP firewalls segmentation VLANs)
- Experience with Windows/Linux systems in a production environment
- Familiarity with OT protocols (e.g. Modbus DNP3)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity tools (SIEM endpoint protection vulnerability scanners)
- Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V)
- Understanding of OT security principles and best practices
- Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF ISO 27001 or IEC 62443
- Knowledge of threat detection incident response and risk management
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced critical infrastructure environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and security
Qualifications
- Industry certifications such as CISSP GICSP Security or CCNA/CCNP
- Experience in utilities energy or critical infrastructure sectors
- Knowledge of cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments
- Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools
Primus Workforce ltd. provides safety- minded experienced professional personnel support throughout the energy construction and technical trades sectors to our clients long-term and short-term personnel requirements. We are a growing and dynamic company to work with providing the key to your future success.
