Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity

Inceed; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical) - 3 plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance - voluntary/short

Disability insurance - long-term

Paid time off

401k

Holiday pay

Weekly direct deposit or pay card

Job summary

Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled OT Cybersecurity professional to join their team in Houston. This contract role focuses on hands-on security for operational technology within the energy sector.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, assess OT risks, and contribute to incident response and security improvements. The position offers a hybrid 3/2 schedule and a flexible, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in OT cybersecurity.
• Background in oil and gas or energy industry environments.
• Strong collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to contribute in a hybrid work setting.
• Available to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity efforts for operational technology environments
• Help protect critical systems across the energy sector
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address security needs
• Assess OT risks and recommend practical improvements
• Assist with incident response and security issue resolution
• Contribute to security controls and process enhancements
• Work in a 3/2 hybrid schedule

Skills

OT cybersecurity

Oil & Gas experience

Team collaboration

Hybrid work

Start ASAP

Job description

Position: Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity

Compensation: $70 - 75 /hour, depending on experience

Location: Houston, Texas

Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity to join their team!

This is a strong opportunity for an OT Cybersecurity professional who thrives in hands-on, collaborative environments. You’ll support critical security efforts within an energy-focused organization, helping strengthen protections around operational technology systems. If you enjoy meaningful work, a stable contract opportunity, and a team-oriented culture, this role is worth a closer look.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Support cybersecurity efforts for operational technology environments
• Help protect critical systems across the energy sector
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address security needs
• Assess OT risks and recommend practical improvements
• Assist with incident response and security issue resolution
• Contribute to security controls and process enhancements
• Work in a 3/2 hybrid schedule

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in OT cybersecurity
• Background in oil and gas or energy industry environments
• Strong collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to contribute in a hybrid work setting
• Available to start as soon as possible

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Experience supporting critical infrastructure security
• Familiarity with industrial or control system environments
• Prior work in fast-paced project settings
• 3 different medical health insurance plans, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary, Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off, 401k, and holiday pay
• Weekly direct deposit or pay card deposit

Other Information:

• Open to candidates available to start quickly
• Focused on collaborative, team-based work

Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.