SRCOperational TechnologyAssociate

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and audits for operational technology systems to identify security weaknesses and potential threats.

• Identify and assess security risks and vulnerabilities in OT systems.

• Design and implement security controls and measures to protect OT systems from cyber threats including intrusion detection systems firewalls access controls and network segmentation.

• Develop OT security architecture and network segmentation designs.

• Collaborate with clients crossfunctional teams including OT engineers IT professionals and management to ensure cybersecurity considerations are integrated into the design deployment and maintenance of OT systems.

• Stay updated on emerging threats vulnerabilities and industry best practices related to OT cybersecurity.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance regarding OT security standards policies and procedures.

• Prepare and conduct security training and awareness programs including OTspecific training for clients and internal teams.

• Conduct compliance assessments and prepare for OT certifications such as IEC 62443.

• Draft assessment reports including Executive Summary observations/recommendations/peer comparisons benchmark etc.

• Contribute to practice enablement and business development activities (development of SOWs RFPs in alignment to clients requirement etc.

• Drive initiatives to develop innovation quotient (publishing whitepapers help develop business case for an innovative technical idea to seek investments point of view etc.

Position Requirements

• OT (Operational Cybersecurity) experience possibly in the industry or at another firm with a strong understanding of OT systems and networks such as PLCs DCSs and other systems.

• Solid understanding of industrial control systems (ICS) supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and other OT technologies.

• Knowledge of OTspecific protocols and standards such as Modbus DNP3 IEC 61850 and OPC.

• Good understanding of OT cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST 80082 and ISA 62443 preferred.

• Knowledge of network security/hardening whitelisting and cybersecurity best practices.

• Familiarity with network segmentation techniques and security architecture for OT systems.

• Experience in industrial communication network and system security IEC 62443 standards.

• Knowledge of NIST CSF.

• Good knowledge of cybersecurity principles theories and techniques.

• Demonstrate application of business acumen while leveraging technologies.

Desired Knowledge

• Experience with OT monitoring tools or certifications preferred for products such as Claroty Nozomi Tenable Armis or other systems.

• Relevant OT certifications such as GICSP IAS 62443 or similar are preferred.

• Indepth knowledge and understanding of OT security regulations and requirements.

• OT security assessments risk assessments and security risk analysis.

• Excellent leadership teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Knowledge of emerging OT security threats and vulnerabilities and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and solutions.

• Experience with OT security tools and labs for development and processing.

Years of experience

Minimum of 38 years of experience in an Operational Technology (OT) environment.

Professional and Educational Background

BE / B Tech / MCA / MS / MBA (Field of Study: Computer and Information Science Information Cybersecurity Information Technology Management Information Systems).

Additional Information

• Travel Requirements: Not Applicable

• Line of Service: Advisory

• Industry: Consulting

• Location: Bangalore Hyderabad Mumbai Kolkata