Operational Technology Security Engineer

Sotalent; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking an Operational Technology Security Senior Engineer in Marysville, Ohio, to lead site-level OT security initiatives across a manufacturing environment. You will focus on asset management, vulnerability remediation, backup and recovery, incident response and cross-functional collaboration with IT, business and manufacturing teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of ICS experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to work

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with machine control networks and/or Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary site representative for regional OT security initiatives.
• Lead communication meetings, provide technical support and deliver OT security training to site teams.
• Manage and maintain visibility of manufacturing equipment assets through vulnerability management and intrusion detection systems.
• Lead annual vulnerability remediation plans and support the investigation and resolution of intrusion detection alerts.
• Establish and maintain equipment backup and recovery targets across the site.
• Provide technical support for equipment backup and recovery issues.
• Coordinate incident response activities with site stakeholders.
• Partner with IT and business users to ensure secure operation of manufacturing environments.
• Contribute subject matter expertise to the development of OT security tools, systems and processes.
• Support regional initiatives across OT security prevention, vulnerability management and incident response/recovery.
• Help improve standardisation and security practices across multiple manufacturing sites.

Skills

Experience with ICS

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Networking, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

Operational Technology Security Senior Engineer

Marysville, Ohio | Full-time

A global manufacturing organisation is seeking an Operational Technology Security Senior Engineer to lead site-level OT security initiatives across a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on asset management, vulnerability remediation, equipment backup and recovery, incident response and collaboration between IT, business and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary site representative for regional OT security initiatives.
• Lead communication meetings, provide technical support and deliver OT security training to site teams.
• Manage and maintain visibility of manufacturing equipment assets through vulnerability management and intrusion detection systems.
• Lead annual vulnerability remediation plans and support the investigation and resolution of intrusion detection alerts.
• Establish and maintain equipment backup and recovery targets across the site.
• Provide technical support for equipment backup and recovery issues.
• Coordinate incident response activities with site stakeholders.
• Partner with IT and business users to ensure secure operation of manufacturing environments.
• Contribute subject matter expertise to the development of OT security tools, systems and processes.
• Support regional initiatives across OT security prevention, vulnerability management and incident response/recovery.
• Help improve standardisation and security practices across multiple manufacturing sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Networking, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with machine control networks and/or Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
• Basic understanding of communication networks and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen within a technical environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across technical and business functions.

Working Conditions

• Flexible working hours and schedule.
• Approximately 2–4 business trips per year may be required to support regional initiatives.
• Travel may include short-term assignments of 1–2 weeks at other sites.
• Approximately 0–5 hours of overtime per week.
• Weekend and holiday work may occasionally be required.
• Employment visa sponsorship is not available, including for candidates requiring F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN or similar sponsorship.
• Competitive base salary based on location, experience and other factors.
• Paid overtime.
• Regional bonus where applicable.
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays and company shutdown periods.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match and additional employer contributions.
• Relocation assistance where eligible.
• Education reimbursement and professional development programmes.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment support.
• Lifestyle, childcare and elder care support programmes.
• Community service and engagement programmes.