Cyber Defense Engineer, Contract Capabilities

Rockwell Automation; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwell Automation seeks an OT Cybersecurity Detection Engineer to enhance cybersecurity in critical OT/ICS environments. This remote role involves developing detection strategies, analyzing threats, and collaborating with cybersecurity teams. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills and knowledge of OT protocols and cybersecurity frameworks.

Benefits

Comprehensive mindfulness programs

Volunteer Paid Time off

Employee Assistance Program

Personalized wellbeing programs

On-demand digital course library

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-82, IEC 62443).
• Experience with OT protocols and industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence for OT environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detection rules for OT cybersecurity.
• Analyze OT network traffic and logs for threats.
• Participate in incident response and stay updated on threats.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

SIEM/SOAR platforms

Wireshark

Job description

Cyber Defense Engineer, Contract Capabilities

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As an OT Cybersecurity Detection Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing detection strategies and tools to identify and respond to cyber threats targeting critical OT/ICS environments. You will work closely with both internal and external cyber security teams to ensure the security and resilience of our industrial infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of OT protocols, industrial control systems, OT threat intelligence and cybersecurity best practices, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You will report to the Global Engineering Manager, Contract Capabilities and will be fully remote, working anywhere in Poland.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain detection rules and alerting mechanisms for OT cybersecurity within SIEM and other security tools.
• Analyze OT network traffic, logs, and security events to identify threats and anomalies.
• Optimize detection rules, collaborate with OT teams, and contribute to security policies and procedures.
• Participate in incident response and stay informed on emerging OT cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies.
• Recommend security technologies, ensure IT-OT integration, and provide training on OT detection techniques.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Knowledge of common cybersecurity frameworks and standards relevant to OT (e.g., NIST SP 800-82, IEC 62443).
• Strong understanding of OT protocols, architectures, and industrial control systems, including cybersecurity standards and frameworks.
• Proven experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms, network analysis tools like Wireshark, and OT-specific threat detection.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with familiarity in threat intelligence for OT environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to convey technical information to diverse audiences.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• High level of IPC to keep up with evolving technology, understand complex technology dependency and working across a range of service offerings that may leverage a wide array of technologies and partners.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

About the company

At Rockwell Automation, we connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more intelligent, more connected, and more productive.

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