ABAKUS IT SOLUTIONS is looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Risk Analyst with a strong focus on Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS). In this role, you will contribute to the cybersecurity governance of critical industrial infrastructures by identifying, assessing, and mitigating cyber risks affecting operational environments. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve the resilience, security, and continuity of essential services while ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
Your Responsibilities
- Conduct cyber risk assessments for industrial control systems and their IT dependencies.
- Build and maintain an inventory of OT assets, including PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, field networks, and supporting IT infrastructure.
- Identify critical dependencies and Single Points of Failure (SPOF) across OT and IT environments.
- Perform operational risk analyses by evaluating threats, vulnerabilities, business impacts, and attack scenarios.
- Develop risk treatment plans including mitigation, avoidance, transfer, or acceptance strategies.
- Define prioritized roadmaps to reduce cyber risks while ensuring operational continuity.
- Support the integration of cybersecurity requirements into technical projects and procurement processes.
- Assess the cybersecurity posture of critical OT suppliers and maintenance providers.
- Translate OT risks into monitoring, logging, and detection requirements for Security Operations Center (SOC) teams.
- Participate in disaster recovery exercises, restoration tests, and tabletop simulations.
- Contribute to Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP).
- Maintain the OT risk register and prepare executive reports for governance committees and cybersecurity audits.
- Communicate complex cybersecurity risks clearly to both technical teams and business stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Risk Analyst or similar cybersecurity governance role.
- Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, including:
- Good understanding of industrial communication protocols such as:
- Modbus
- PROFINET
- DNP3
- or equivalent protocols.
- Experience with cybersecurity frameworks such as:
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- CyberFundamentals
- Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies including:
- ISO 27005
- IEC 62443-3-2
- EBIOS Risk Manager
- Familiarity with IEC 62443 standards.
- Experience working with GRC tools and cybersecurity reporting.
- Excellent analytical and documentation skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Autonomous, proactive, rigorous, and solution-oriented mindset.
- French proficiency (C2 level).
- Basic English communication skills.
Why Join ABAKUS IT SOLUTIONS?
- Long-term mission with excellent project stability.
- Exposure to complex OT/ICS cybersecurity environments.
- Collaboration with experienced cybersecurity professionals.
- Opportunities to expand your expertise in industrial cybersecurity, governance, and risk management.
- A supportive culture where innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning are encouraged.
If you are passionate about OT cybersecurity, risk management, and protecting critical infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.