OT/IT Security & Systems Engineer

Ekco Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off

Birthday Leave

Pension Scheme

EAP

EkcOlympics

Pluralsight access

International progression

Job summary

Ekco Group is seeking an IT/OT Support Engineer to maintain and secure OT environments, manage VM infrastructure, and control user access in a regulated setting. You’ll work within TS managed hardware, onboarding/offboarding, remote access, backups, and OT cybersecurity initiatives.

You will contribute to high-risk remediation, secure segmentation, firewall rule design, and BCP development for OT systems, while promoting ongoing training and awareness across OTCS teams and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Proven experience in OT/IT support, especially in regulated environments.
• CCNA certification
• Understanding of virtual machine management and related infrastructure.
• Understanding of Switch Network Solutions.
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity initiatives and best practices.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery procedures for OT systems.
• Excellent documentation and compliance skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Microsoft) are a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage Virtual Machines on TS managed hardware.
• Onboard and offboard user accounts and groups via IAM processes.
• Facilitate remote access to the OT environment for deployment and support teams.
• Manage user and group access to OT resources.
• Ensure backup and recovery of critical OT systems in accordance with vendor-supported processes.
• Identify and protect GxP data in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Submit IT service requests related to network, server, and firewall infrastructure.
• Ensure adherence to Global ISRM and OTCS standards.
• Support OTCS initiatives including IAM, Dirsync, Tanium, Nozomi, USB Hardening, Application Whitelisting, and Micro-segmentation.
• Approve and implement site SOPs for OT system management and maintenance.
• Maintain comprehensive site documentation aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality Department to ensure projects and infrastructure meet site QA standards through CSV and other methodologies.
• Participate in high-risk remediation planning and execution to address OT security and reliability gaps.
• Implement secure segmentation across OT networks to minimize lateral movement and enhance containment.
• Support the development and enforcement of firewall lockdown rules to protect OT assets.
• Contribute to the development of low-level designs (LLD) for OT systems and establish ongoing threat monitoring capabilities.
• Review and develop Business Continuity Plans (BCP) for OT systems to ensure rapid recovery and continuity of operations.
• Promote and support a culture of training and awareness within OTCS, including regular training programs and security awareness initiatives.

Job description

Ekco Group is seeking an IT/OT Support Engineer to maintain and secure OT environments, manage VM infrastructure, and control user access in a regulated setting. You’ll work within TS managed hardware, onboarding/offboarding, remote access, backups, and OT cybersecurity initiatives.

You will contribute to high-risk remediation, secure segmentation, firewall rule design, and BCP development for OT systems, while promoting ongoing training and awareness across OTCS teams and collaborating with