OT Cybersecurity Engineer

Controls Engineer - Newark Delaware

Are you looking for a career where you will have an immediate impact and drive projects to a successful completion Are you motivated to help local manufacturing industries increase their competitive advantage and achieve their OT cybersecurity goals Are you looking to join an organization of engineers that is owned and managed by fellow engineers

Applied Control Engineering Inc. (ACE) is seeking an OT Cybersecurity Engineer to serve as a trusted technical advisor to our this role you will contribute to the design deployment and hardening of OT networks and systems driving projects from kickoff to close-out and supporting junior engineers. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building and securing servers and networks for industrial control systems including documenting system hardening and deploying security tools. This is a high-impact customer-facing role for someone who thrives at the intersection of cybersecurity and industrial operations.

Applied Control Engineering Inc. (ACE) provides automation solutions to a diverse set of industries including chemicals pharmaceuticals industrial gases discrete manufactured products and more. ACE serves our customers out of nine offices in seven states (Colorado Connecticut Delaware Massachusetts Maryland Pennsylvania and Texas). ACEs vision is for continued growth to meet the automation challenges of Americas manufacturing industries.

Our OT cybersecurity practice helps manufacturers protect the computerized devices that make modern industry possiblewhether you call them Operational Technology (OT) Industrial Control Systems (ICS) or IoT. We partner with customers from initial risk assessment through implementation monitoring and ongoing security operations.

Engineers at ACE have become industry leading technical experts project managers sales engineers and engineering managers. ACE is seeking level passionate engineers to join our team. Would you like to join our team

JOB OVERVIEW

As a Controls Engineer at ACE you will join a project team delivering automation projects to customers. Your primary job functions will include:

• Architect deploy and document OT network infrastructure (switches routers firewalls VLANs DMZs) and Windows server environments that support industrial control systems.
• Implement cybersecurity controlsintrusion detection/prevention endpoint hardening network segmentation and secure remote accessaligned with IEC 62443 and NIST CSF frameworks.
  
• Build and maintain Windows environments including Active Directory Group Policy and WSUS patch management.
  
• Conduct OT network and asset assessments: inventory devices map data flows identify vulnerabilities and deliver prioritized remediation roadmaps.
• Translate complex risk findings into clear compelling narratives for both plant-floor operators and executive stakeholders.
  
• Recommend and right-size security solutions that balance operational uptime requirements with cybersecurity best practices.
  
• Work on cross-office and cross-discipline project teams where you may be the only cybersecurity engineer.
  Build the skills to mentor junior engineers on OT security principles network design and professional development.
  
• Collaborate with project managers to track project statuses and ensure customer satisfaction.
  

The successful applicant will have opportunities for advancement into ACEs senior leadership organization. ACE offers professional development opportunities within all departments of our organization. Engineers at ACE have opportunities for advancement that include technical leadership project management sales and engineering management. ACE is currently managed and owned by engineers who have all worked as process control system engineers at ACE.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Bachelors (or higher) degree in Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Robotics Engineering Bioengineering Industrial Engineering Computer Engineering or Computer Science.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) hands-on experience in industrial networking system administration in an industrial environment or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise with Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy and patching workflows.
  Virtualization experience (VMware Hyper-V).
• Strong working knowledge of managed switches routers and firewalls (Cisco Fortinet Palo Alto or equivalent)comfortable with both CLI and GUI configuration.
• Experience designing and implementing network segmentation firewall rule sets and secure architectures in industrial settings.
• Familiarity with OT security frameworks and standards (IEC 62443 NIST SP 800-82 or similar).
• Familiarity with process control or other manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience in delivering projects to success conclusion.
• Ability to handle a project through its entire lifecycle.
• Strong written and oral communication skills that allow you to communicate complicated concepts both internally and externally.
• Thorough knowledge of business application software (MS Office package).
• Displays a positive and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrates a flexible and cooperative working style.
• Willing to work off-hours when required.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Willing to submit to drug testing and/or background checks as mandated for a) employment and b) customer contract requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Industry certifications: GICSP ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate CISSP CCNA/CCNP or equivalent.
• Direct experience with industrial control systems (DCS PLC/HMI SCADA) in manufacturing utilities or energy.
• Hands-on exposure to OT-specific security tools such as Claroty Nozomi Networks Dragos or .

Applied Control Engineering Inc. (ACE) provides employees with a comprehensive and attractive benefits package and salary ranges commensurate with experience.

For more information about Applied Control Engineering Inc. (ACE) please visit our website at .

ACE is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.

ACE is an equal opportunity employer. ACE will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability sex or sexual orientation race or national or ethnic origin age religion protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to meet any of the above qualifications please contact Human Resources.

Required Experience:

Manager