OT Security

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OT (Operational Technology) Security Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Strategy & Policy:

• Develop, implement, and maintain OT security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with regulatory and industry frameworks.

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation:

• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments for OT environments; define and implement appropriate security controls and mitigation strategies.

• Monitoring & Incident Response:

• Continuously monitor OT networks and systems for threats or anomalies; manage and respond to security incidents to ensure minimal business impact.

• Compliance & Audit Support:

• Ensure adherence to relevant standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST, NERC CIP); support internal and external security audits, and close identified gaps.

• Incident Management:

• Lead OT-related cyber incident investigations and coordinate containment, recovery, and post-incident review processes.

• Training & Awareness:

• Design and conduct security awareness programs for OT personnel, engineers, and contractors.

• Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with third-party vendors providing OT security solutions; evaluate vendor performance and ensure contractual compliance.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum

  7 years of experience

  in OT/ICS cybersecurity roles, preferably in manufacturing, utilities, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Deep understanding of

  ICS/SCADA systems

  ,

  industrial network protocols

  (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC), and

  network segmentation

  practices.
• 3–5 years of practical experience in implementing or auditing frameworks such as

  IEC 62443

  ,

  ISA/IEC 99

  ,

  NIST CSF

  , or

  NERC CIP

  .
• Strong grasp of

  threat modeling

  ,

  security architecture

  , and

  incident response

  in OT environments.
• Proficient in

  risk management

  ,

  security assessments

  , and coordination with cross-functional teams (IT, OT, operations, compliance).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Certifications (one or more):

• CISSP

  – Certified Information Systems Security Professional

• GICSP

  – Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional

• GRID

  – GIAC Response and Industrial Defense

• GCIP

  – GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection

• ISA/IEC 62443

  certification or equivalent

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