Jr OT Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Jobs; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation plan

Merit increases

Performance discretionary bonus

Stock

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs in Houston, TX seeks an early-career OT cybersecurity teammate to support assessment, design, implementation, and maintenance of security solutions for industrial environments. You will assist senior engineers in evaluating OT/ICS and SCADA systems, perform vulnerability identifications and risk analyses, and help document findings and recommended security improvements.

This hybrid role offers hands-on experience across firewalls, switches, servers, and virtualization, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant technical discipline.
• 0–3 years of cybersecurity/IT networking or related field; internships and projects welcome.
• Foundational networking knowledge: TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and best practices.
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Interest in OT, ICS, and SCADA security.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in evaluating, testing, and securing OT/ICS and SCADA environments.
• Assist with vulnerability identification, risk analysis, and documentation of findings.
• Help design and support secure OT networks aligned with industry standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

TCP/IP

Firewalls

Switches

Servers

Virtual machines

Windows

Linux

Job description

Join an early-career OT cybersecurity team supporting assessment, design, implementation, and maintenance of security solutions for industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Support senior cybersecurity engineers in evaluating, testing, and securing OT/ICS and SCADA environments
• Assist with cybersecurity assessments, including vulnerability identification, risk analysis, and documentation of findings
• Help design and support the implementation of secure OT networks aligned to industry cybersecurity standards and best practices
• Assist with configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network and security technologies, including firewalls, switches, servers, and virtual machines
• Participate in OT network monitoring, security reviews, and cybersecurity risk assessments
• Contribute to technical documentation, assessment reports, and recommended security improvements
• Collaborate with SCADA, instrumentation, controls, and engineering teams to support secure integration of industrial systems
• Support cybersecurity incident investigations, including data collection and preliminary analysis
• Assist in implementing and maintaining cybersecurity tools and technologies used to protect industrial environments
• Participate in project site visits to assess and support ICS networks and security infrastructure
• Learn and apply cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and methodologies relevant to industrial environments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• 0–3 years experience in cybersecurity, IT networking, systems administration, industrial automation, or a related technical field; internships, academic projects, and technical training will be considered
• Foundational networking understanding, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls, and network security
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerabilities, risk management, and security best practices
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems
• Interest in building expertise in Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and SCADA
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams and communicate findings effectively
• Willingness to learn new technologies, security frameworks, and industrial control systems

Technologies / Frameworks

• NIST
• NERC CIP
• IEC 62443
• TCP/IP
• Firewalls, switches, servers, virtual machines
• Windows, Linux
• SCADA, Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
• Industrial communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850
• Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture
• Zero Trust principles
• MITRE ATT&CK and ATT&CK for IPS
• CompTIA Security+, Network+, Cisco CCNA
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Merit increases
• Performance discretionary bonus
• Stock

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, academic, or professional experience involving OT/ICS, SCADA, industrial automation, or critical infrastructure
• Familiarity with Modbus, DNP3, or IEC 61850
• Basic knowledge of NIST cybersecurity guidelines, IEC 62443, or NERC CIP
• Familiarity with Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture or Zero Trust principles
• Exposure to network monitoring, vulnerability assessment, or cybersecurity tools
• Experience or coursework involving firewalls, virtualization, Active Directory, or DNS
• Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), or industrial networking equipment
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK or ATT&CK for IPS
• Foundational cybersecurity or networking certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent
• Interest in industrial cybersecurity, IoT, and emerging security technologies

Location: Houston, TX (hybrid)

Compensation: USD 80,000 - 95,000 per year