Principal OT Security Engineer

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The Principal OT Security Engineer defines enterprise OT cybersecurity strategy architecture and a technical roadmap leading complex initiatives across global manufacturing distribution and lab operations. Qualified candidates must be able toworka hybrid schedule at ourBloomington MNoffice.

Role Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise OT security architecture and standards
• Lead large-scale OT security initiatives (segmentation monitoring secure remote access)
• Establish OT cybersecurity policies aligned with IEC 62443 NIST and regulatory requirements
• Partner with manufacturing distribution engineering and leadership to align security with uptime and resilience goals
• Lead remediation of high-impact security risks and vulnerabilities
• Representing OT security in audits and executive discussions
• Influence long-term strategy roadmap planning and maturity improvements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 8 years of cybersecurity experience OR a high school diploma/GED and 12 years of cybersecurity experience
• Significant OT/ICS experience
• Deep expertise in industrial cybersecurity architecture and risk management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise OT security programs in global manufacturing environments
• Proven track record working with executive leadership and driving strategic initiatives
• Deep experience with regulatory and compliance frameworks (IEC 62443 NIST ISO 27001 TISAX CMMC)
• Experience with OT security tools (Nozomi Claroty Dragos etc.)
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve the effectiveness of a security tool or mechanism
• Executive-level communication skills both verbal and written capable of articulating technical topics to a wide range of stakeholders to drive understanding and alignment

• CISSP
• CISM or CRISC
• GICSP
• SANS ICS certifications (e.g. GRID GCIP)

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