OT Security Specialist
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Job Title: OT Security Specialist
Location: Granite City, IL
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Range: $55-$60/hr on W2
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Job Title: OT Security Specialist
Location: Granite City, IL
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Range: $55-$60/hr on W2
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaison & Governance: Serve as the dedicated security consultant for plant operations and process control SMEs; attend operational and process control meetings to align site-level goals with corporate cybersecurity standards.
- Asset & Risk Management: Facilitate the maintenance of accurate OT asset inventories and conduct system boundary security assessments to ensure network visibility and compliance.
- Resilience & Response: Lead the development and maintenance of incident response and recovery plans tailored to the OT environment. Serve as the on-site lead for security incident triage and coordination.
- Technical Support: Oversee OT network segmentation activities, including the planning, scheduling, and approval of firewall policies and network configuration changes in coordination with Corporate Cybersecurity.
- Risk Remediation: Identify and assist in the remediation of risks for non-compliant networks and devices, including Wireless, IIoT, and legacy systems.
- Safety & Availability: Ensure all security controls are implemented with an "availability-first" mindset, prioritizing plant safety and production uptime.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience: 3+ years in cybersecurity, network engineering, or controls engineering.
- Industry Focus: 12 years of experience supporting OT/ICS environments in manufacturing, utilities, or similar industrial settings.
- Technical Skills: Deep understanding of network architecture, security controls, and IT/OT protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, PROFINET).
- Communication: Ability to explain complex technical risks and concepts in a clear, easy-to-understand format for non-technical stakeholders.
