Cybersecurity Engineer (ICS/OT Security)

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer (ICS/OT Security) to safeguard Industrial Control Systems used in municipal infrastructure. You will help implement and evaluate security controls for SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, and OT environments across water, energy, transportation, and public safety systems.

You will collaborate with engineers, system operators, and city agencies, gaining mentorship and developing expertise in industrial cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Familiarity with SCADA platforms, PLCs, RTUs, and industrial protocols
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Excellent communication across multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls for ICS/OT environments
• Develop secure network architectures including segmentation and firewall configurations
• Assist in incident response and investigations for ICS/OT
• Perform risk assessments and compliance reviews (NIST SP 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443)
• Maintain documentation, asset inventories, and system baselines
• Provide guidance to city personnel operating ICS/OT systems
• Contribute to training and awareness programs on ICS security
• Handle special projects as assigned

Skills

SCADA familiarity

Industrial cybersecurity

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SCADA platforms

PLCs/RTUs

Industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, BACnet, OPC UA)

Job description

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the city delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit www.nyc.gov/oti to learn more.

At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

About Cyber Command

Cyber Command is charged with protecting all City systems against cyber threats, including systems that deliver vital services to New Yorkers. Headed by the Chief Information Security Officer of the City of New York, we provide in-depth support to over 100 agencies and offices to protect, detect, identify, respond to, and recover from cyber threats.

Job Description

The Cybersecurity Engineer (ICS/OT Security) will play a key supporting role in safeguarding the secure operation of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) used in critical municipal infrastructure. The role involves assisting in the implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of security controls that protect essential public services, including water systems, energy distribution, transportation networks, and public safety operations. This position offers a valuable opportunity to build technical expertise in industrial cybersecurity while receiving structured mentorship and working collaboratively with technical staff, engineering personnel, system operators, and city agencies.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of security controls for both industrial control systems and operational technology environments, including SCADA systems, PLCs, RTUs, and related industrial devices.
• Support the development and configuration of secure network architectures, including network segmentation, firewall configurations, secure remote access capabilities, and monitoring solutions.
• Support the investigation and response to security incidents involving industrial control systems.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments, vulnerability evaluations, and compliance reviews in accordance with applicable standards (such as NIST SP 800-82 and ISA/IEC 62443).
• Assist in maintaining comprehensive documentation, asset inventories, network diagrams, and system baselines for both industrial control systems and operational technology environments.
• Provide technical guidance and support to city personnel responsible for operating and maintaining industrial control systems and operational technology systems.
• Contribute to training and awareness programs related to industrial control system security best practices.
• Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.

HOURS/SHIFT

Day - Due to the necessary technical duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.

WORK LOCATION

Brooklyn, NY

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position; or, Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with SCADA platforms, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and common industrial communication protocols (such as Modbus, DNP3, BACnet, or OPC UA).
• Practical understanding of network security technologies, monitoring tools, incident response processes, and strategies for IC-specific detection and network segmentation.
• Basic familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards applicable to industrial control systems, such as NIST SP 800-82 and ISA/IEC 62443.
• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to document technical findings, maintain asset baselines, and create clear operational guides.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and explain technical security concepts to non-technical system operators.
• Foundational or associate-level security/ICS certifications are a plus (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals, or CySA+).

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.