OT Security

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 700000 - Rs 1500000 (ie INR 7-15 LPA)

OT Security Manager

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive OT security strategy and roadmap that aligns with organizational objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and threat analyses specific to OT environments, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents across OT systems, ensuring timely remediation and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with IT security teams, engineering, and operations to integrate cybersecurity practices into OT systems without compromising operational efficiency.
• Establish and enforce OT security policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry requirements (such as IEC 62443, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Lead security awareness programs and training initiatives for OT staff to enhance understanding of cybersecurity risks and best practices.
• Manage OT security tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, network segmentation, and endpoint security solutions tailored for industrial environments.
• Provide guidance and support for secure design, deployment, and maintenance of OT systems, including SCADA, PLCs, DCS, and IoT devices.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies specific to industrial control systems and critical infrastructure.
• Conduct periodic audits, compliance checks, and risk reporting to senior management to ensure OT systems remain resilient against evolving cyber threats.
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GICSP, or similar are highly desirable.
• 4-8 years of experience in OT Security, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security, or related cybersecurity roles.
• Strong understanding of OT-specific security principles, including network segmentation, secure remote access, and industrial protocol security.
• Hands-on experience with OT security technologies, including SCADA, DCS, PLCs, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Proven experience in risk assessments, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance in OT environments.
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams