OT Cybersecurity Analyst II: ICS/SCADA Security

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Information Security Analyst II to safeguard OT and IT environments across manufacturing and research facilities. You will implement security controls for ICS/SCADA, perform risk assessments, and coordinate remediation with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

The role requires 3+ years in OT security, experience with industrial control systems, and a strong foundation in security monitoring and incident response within a pharmaceutical setting.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in information security or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years directly supporting OT/ICS/SCADA in manufacturing settings.
• Knowledge of Purdue reference architecture and security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Protect OT and IT environments including ICS, MES, DCS, SCADA, and PLC systems.
• Implement and maintain security controls within production facilities.
• Perform risk assessments, vulnerability management, and remediation planning.
• Support incident response, threat detection, and investigations in manufacturing.
• Develop security documentation, policies, and technical guidance.

Skills

OT security experience

Windows & AD

Industrial networking fundamentals

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security/IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Dragos OT

Claroty Platform

Nozomi Networks

Defender for IoT

Fortinet OT Security

Tenable OT

Forescout Vistaro

Armis Centrix

Job description

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Information Security Analyst II to safeguard OT and IT environments across manufacturing and research facilities. You will implement security controls for ICS/SCADA, perform risk assessments, and coordinate remediation with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

The role requires 3+ years in OT security, experience with industrial control systems, and a strong foundation in security monitoring and incident response within a pharmaceutical setting.