Operational Technology SME Engineer

Talanto; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 218,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work (2 days onsite)

Private medical package

Pension plan

Learning paths

Car parking

Job summary

Talanto in Poznań, Poland, seeks an Operational Technology SME Engineer to design, implement, and support OT cybersecurity across industrial control systems, with emphasis on Cisco and Claroty technologies.

You will lead deployment, troubleshooting, and security hardening, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and delivery teams to ensure secure, reliable OT operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience in operational technology or industrial control system security.
• CISSP or CISM certification (or equivalent).
• Expert-level knowledge of Claroty and Cisco industrial security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, configure, integrate, and optimise OT cybersecurity solutions.
• Lead technical implementation and deployment of OT security capabilities.
• Provide engineering support for day-to-day BAU operations of OT security platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge on OT security best practices.
• Monitor performance and drive automation in OT security tooling.

Skills

OT security expertise

Claroty

Cisco industrial security

OT architectures

Mentoring

Tools

Claroty

Cisco industrial security

Job description

Cisco 19,500 - 27,000 PLN

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Role overview

The Operational Technology SME Engineer is a senior technical engineering role responsible for the expert design, implementation, optimisation, and ongoing support of the organisation’s Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity solutions.

This position provides deep technicalexpertiseto ensure the effective delivery, integration, and BAU operation of OT security capabilities across industrial control systems, including ICScare??.

The role works closely with architecture and engineering teams to translate solution designs into robust, secure, and maintainable OT systems, with particular focus on Clarotyand Cisco technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for the design, build, configuration, integration, and optimisation of Operational Technology cybersecurity solutions, with deepexpertiseinClarotyand Cisco industrial security technologies
• Lead the technical implementation and deployment of new OT security capabilities and enhancements across IT/OT environments
• Provide expert engineering support for the day-to-day BAU operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of OT security platforms
• Collaborate with the Operational Technology Product Manager, Solution Architects, and delivery teams to ensure solutions are implemented effectively and meet business, operational, and security requirements
• Develop andmaintaintechnical standards, configuration baselines, automation scripts, and operational procedures for OT security systems
• Lead vulnerability remediation, patching, and security hardening activities for OT cybersecurity platforms and connected industrial assets
• Support incident response and problem management activities related to OT systems, including root cause analysis and permanent fixes, while minimising impact on operational continuity
• Mentor andprovidetechnical guidance to junior engineers and team members on OT security technologies and best practices
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity of OT security tooling, and drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives
• Contribute to the evaluation andselectionof new OT security tools or enhancements within the operational technology domain

Your profile

Required

• 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience in operational technology or industrial control system security
• Required Certifications: CISSP or CISM (or equivalent)
• Expert-level technical knowledge ofClaroty, Cisco industrial security solutions, OT protocols, and secure IT/OT architectures
• Engineering and implementation skills, including configuration, integration, scripting, and troubleshooting in OT environments
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities with a strong focus on operational stability, safety, and security
• Ability to translate solution designs into practical, maintainable engineering deliverables in industrial settings
• Stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with OT operations teams
• Proven mentoring and knowledge-sharing capabilities
• Sound understanding of how OT cybersecurity supports operational continuity and risk reduction
• Up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging OT-specific cyber threats and defensive technologies

Preferred

• Experience in OT protocols, segmentation, Purdue Model implementation, and IT/OT convergence environments.
• Proventrack recordin implementing and supporting complex OT security solutions in industrial, large-scale, or critical infrastructure settings.
• Experience with scripting and automation relevant to OT environments.
• Knowledge of relevant OT standards and regulations (e.g., IEC 62443, NIS Regulations, GDPR).

Benefits

None of us should ever feel likewe'restanding. At , we want you to feel supported, valued, and alwaysprogressing. Improving everyday health takes dedication, energy, and effort - so we reward your contribution with a benefits package that includes:

• Contract of employment
• Annual bonus that reflects performance
• Hybrid work - 2 days onsite per week
• Private medical package (Medicover) withadditionalpreventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible
• Multisport card or points on theMulticafeteriaBenefits account
• Health and wellbeingprogrammesthat take care of you physically and mentally
• Pension plan membership and savingsprogramme(PPE)
• Personalized learning paths and access to diverse development tools to support your professional growth.
• Generali Life insurance
• Supportive community and integration events
• Family benefits (extraparental leave,caregiver'spolicy)
• Free car and bike parking

Remuneration: 19 500 to27000 PLN gross/month, depending on the level of experience and competence.

The salary range for this position is indicative and provided as a guide. The final offer may vary depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Further detailsregardingthe total reward and benefits package will be shared during the recruitment process. Salary ranges may vary by location in line with local market conditions and applicable pay transparency regulations.