Lead Engineer OT Cybersecurity
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Lead Engineer - OT Cybersecurity is responsible for defining and leading OT cyber security solutions across multiple products and projects in industrial/operational technology environments.This role requires strong cooperation with system and subsystem teams. Ideal candidate should be comfortable making design decisions in a sometimes-uncertain context crafting innovative solutions and demonstrating rigorous and decisive leadership. Work with multiple teams in diļ¬erent location to define OT Cybersecurity solutions to PCS products and projects.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Perform security architecture design and threat modeling for PCS Products and OT systems (SCADA DCS PLCs safety systems industrial networks).
- Define security zoning/segmentation (e.g. Purdue model) and secure network architectures between OT and IT.
- Translate IEC 62443 NIST CSF/800-82 and marine classification society requirements (DNV ABS LR etc.) into practical architecture and design patterns for OT systems.
- Security Controls Implementation; define and guide the implementation of security controls such as:
- Secure remote access
- Identity and access management in OT context
- Monitoring and logging (SIEM OT IDS)
- Patch and vulnerability management for OT
- Backup and recovery/incident response capabilities in industrial environments
- Risk Assessments and Gap Analyses
- Support security risk assessments and gap analyses for OT assets and environments.
- Work closely with product teams engineering and operations to embed security by design into OT solutions.
- Provide guidance and review of vendor solutions and third-party components for OT cyber security.
- Contribute to secure SDLC practices for OT-related software and systems.
Experience:
7 years of professional experience in cybersecurity including substantial experience with OT/ICS environments:
- Ability to consult with Product teams on alignment of outcomes and desired technical solutions.
- Ability to analyze design and develop software solution roadmap and implementation plan based upon a current vs. future state of the business. Familiar with Cyber Security Standards -IEC62443 NIST IACS E26/27 DNV ABS LR certification requirements.
- Working knowledge of configuration choices and related cost implications; Experience with complex solution configurations.
- Familiar with usage of Confluence Jira and Project Management tools.
- Experience with OT systems: SCADA DCS PLCs industrial control networks and safety systems.
- Familiarity with common OT protocols (Modbus OPC-UA DNP3 Profinet etc.) and their security implications.
- Experience designing secure architectures for:
- Industrial networks DMZs and remote access
- Edge computing and data ingestion from OT to cloud
- Practical application of IEC 62443 (e.g. zone & conduit modeling security levels system requirements).
Business Acumen
- Explaining cyber risks and mitigations to non-cyber operations-focused stakeholders.
- Influencing product roadmaps to embed security
- Proven ability to translate complex OT cyber security risks into clear business impact and actionable mitigation plans for executive and operations audiences.
- Adept at navigating the organizational matrix; understanding peoples roles can foresee obstacles identify workarounds leverage resources and rally teammates.
- Possess extensive knowledge of the full solution catalog within a business unit and proficiency in discussing each area at an advanced level.
Leadership
- Demonstrated working knowledge of internal organization.
- Foresee obstacles identify workarounds leverage resources rally teammates.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and/or lead blended teams including 3rd party partners and customer personnel.
- Demonstrated Change Management/Acceleration capabilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills including creativity and curiosity with the ability to effectively communicate and influence across all organizational levels.
- Proven analytical and problem resolution skills.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
IC
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