OT Cyber Defense Specialist for Industrial Control Systems

Dow Inc.; Hitchcock (TX); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dow Inc. seeks an Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Defense Specialist for its CSOC, based in Midland, TX or Houston, TX. You will serve as a SME for OT/ICS, help detect and investigate threats targeting industrial control systems, and coordinate response across OT and enterprise environments.

The role emphasizes developing OT-focused detection content, playbooks, and coordination with cross-functional teams, mentoring analysts, and staying ahead of emerging threats in manufacturing settings.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant, or 5 years relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Deep knowledge of OT and IC technologies, including process control systems, DCS, PLC, SCADA environments, industrial networks, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of OT attack surfaces, risk vectors, and cyber threats affecting industrial environments.
• Experience with security operations, incident response, threat hunting, forensic investigations, or cybersecurity monitoring is preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex technical information and communicate risks and recommendations effectively to technical and business stakeholders.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S.-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship is available.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a team subject matter expert for OT, providing guidance on industrial control systems, manufacturing technologies, OT networks, and associated cyber risks.
• Lead the development and enhancement of OT-focused detection use cases, analytics, and monitoring capabilities utilizing MITRE ATT&CK for ICs.
• Conduct advanced investigations of security events and incidents affecting OT and enterprise environments, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, root cause determination, and response coordination.
• Continuously evaluate emerging threats, vulnerabilities, adversary tactics, and industry trends impacting industrial environments, translating intelligence into actionable defensive capabilities.
• Develop and maintain detection content, playbooks, response procedures, and operational guidance for OT cybersecurity monitoring and incident response.
• Contribute to cross-functional cybersecurity projects that improve Dow's overall OT security posture and cyber resilience.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to other analysts, helping develop OT expertise across the CSOC.

Conocimientos

OT & ICS expertise

Cyber defense

OT risk management

Security monitoring

Critical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree or military equivalent

Herramientas

MITRE ATT&CK for ICs

Descripción del empleo

Dow Inc. seeks an Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Defense Specialist for its CSOC, based in Midland, TX or Houston, TX. You will serve as a SME for OT/ICS, help detect and investigate threats targeting industrial control systems, and coordinate response across OT and enterprise environments.

The role emphasizes developing OT-focused detection content, playbooks, and coordination with cross-functional teams, mentoring analysts, and staying ahead of emerging threats in manufacturing settings.