Americas Regional OT Security & IT Network Expert

Covestro; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro is seeking a Regional OT Expert – Americas to deliver hands-on OT support across approximately ten Covestro sites in the Americas. You will help implement and secure OT/IT infrastructure, contribute to global architecture standards, and advise on DCS IT aspects while coordinating with regional IT and OT security teams.

The role requires strong engineering or cybersecurity background, experience with OT networks and security, and willingness to travel 20–30% within the Americas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Cybersecurity or CS with 6+ years OT/IT experience, or Master's with 4+ years.
• TWIC eligibility within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on OT security support at Americas sites.
• Operate centralized PA-OT infrastructure services for the Americas.
• Contribute to global OT architecture concepts and standards.
• Consult on industrial communication and IT aspects of DCS.
• Act as regional liaison to IT and OT Security.

Skills

OT/IT networking

Industrial cybersecurity

DCS IT concepts

OT security infra

Cross-functional teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor in Engineering/Cybersecurity/CS

Master in Engineering/Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

AWS Cloud

IEC 62443

CCNA

GICSP

TWIC credential

Job description

Covestro is seeking a Regional OT Expert – Americas to deliver hands-on OT support across approximately ten Covestro sites in the Americas. You will help implement and secure OT/IT infrastructure, contribute to global architecture standards, and advise on DCS IT aspects while coordinating with regional IT and OT security teams.

The role requires strong engineering or cybersecurity background, experience with OT networks and security, and willingness to travel 20–30% within the Americas.