Operational Technology Security Engineer

Jobtailor; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an OT cybersecurity expert to manage vulnerability programs for Operational Technology environments and coordinate remediation with asset owners in Charleston, SC.

The role requires DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification, plus GICSP, CISSP, ISA/IEC 62443, Security+ and strong OT risk management skills; U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant Operational Technology cybersecurity experience.
• DoD 8570 / 8140 Baseline Certification.
• GICSP, CISSP, ISA/IEC 62443, Security+.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identification, classification, and prioritization of OT security and vulnerability-related efforts.
• Review OT vulnerability reports for known assets and devices.
• Coordinate remediation efforts for OT vulnerabilities with stakeholders and asset owners.
• Ensure appropriate teams are notified of OT vulnerabilities affecting their assets.
• Coordinate fixes and updates for OT vulnerabilities impacting edge devices and operational systems.
• Investigate unknown OT assets and devices requiring cybersecurity review.
• Coordinate reviews of unreachable OT assets and devices with application owners and stakeholders.
• Document OT vulnerabilities and maintain associated cybersecurity documentation.
• Support vulnerability management activities affecting Operational Technology environments.
• Participate in cybersecurity compliance and risk management efforts related to OT systems.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

OT Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Frameworks

Threat Detection

Patch Management

Network Security

Supply Chain Security

Regulatory Compliance

Documentation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Job description

• Assist with identification, classification, and prioritization of OT security and vulnerability-related efforts.
• Review OT vulnerability reports for known assets and devices.
• Coordinate remediation efforts for OT vulnerabilities with stakeholders and asset owners.
• Ensure appropriate teams are notified of OT vulnerabilities affecting their assets and devices.
• Coordinate fixes and updates for OT vulnerabilities impacting edge devices and operational systems.
• Investigate unknown OT assets and devices requiring cybersecurity review.
• Coordinate reviews of unreachable OT assets and devices with application owners and stakeholders.
• Document OT vulnerabilities and maintain associated cybersecurity documentation.
• Support vulnerability management activities affecting Operational Technology environments.
• Participate in cybersecurity compliance and risk management efforts related to OT systems.

Requirements

• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity experience.
• DoD 8570 / 8140 Baseline Certification.
• GICSP, CISSP, ISA/IEC 62443, Security+.
• Comprehensive understanding of Operational Technology systems.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
• Experience with risk assessment and risk management.
• Knowledge of incident response and forensic principles.
• Understanding of network security concepts.
• Knowledge of secure remote access technologies.
• Experience with security monitoring and threat detection.
• Knowledge of patch management processes.
• Understanding of vendor and supply chain security.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience integrating OT security with enterprise IT security.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity, including vulnerability management, risk assessment, and compliance with cybersecurity frameworks. Proficient in coordinating remediation efforts and maintaining cybersecurity documentation for OT environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Operational Technology Cybersecurity Experience
• DoD 8570 / 8140 Baseline Certification
• GICSP, CISSP, ISA/IEC 62443, Security+
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management
• Incident Response and Forensic Principles

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vulnerability Management
• Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards
• Security Monitoring and Threat Detection
• Patch Management Processes
• Network Security Concepts
• Secure Remote Access Technologies
• Vendor and Supply Chain Security
• Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
• Integration of OT Security with IT Security
• Documentation of Cybersecurity Practices

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• DoD 8570 / 8140 Baseline Certification
• GICSP
• CISSP
• ISA/IEC 62443
• Security+

Industry Keywords

• Operational Technology
• Cybersecurity
• Risk Management
• Incident Response
• Forensics
• Compliance
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Threat Detection
• Patch Management
• Network Security