OT Cybersecurity Analyst: Incident Response & Risk Leader

WM (Waste Management); Bannockburn (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

Waste Management (WM) seeks an OT cybersecurity professional to monitor events from endpoint clients, servers, and OT devices, and to act as the first responder to investigations using log management tools.

The role develops cybersecurity policies for OT environments, performs risk assessments, and leads incident response while collaborating with IT and OT teams to advance cybersecurity maturity and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and assessments.
• Strong understanding of network security, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Proven experience in conducting risk assessments, risk management, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• System Hardening and Architecture: Provide guidance on secure system design, network segmentation, and other protective measures for OT environments; collaborate with IT teams for IT/OT integration.
• Cybersecurity Strategy and Policy Development: Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures for OT environments; align programs with NIST, IEC 62443 and other applicable frameworks.
• Risk Management and Assessment: Perform risk assessments for OT systems; prioritize cybersecurity investments based on risk analysis.
• Monitoring and Incident Response: Monitor OT systems for cybersecurity threats; lead investigations and responses to incidents.
• Training and Awareness: Conduct cybersecurity training and act as SME for OT cybersecurity practices.
• Compliance and Auditing: Ensure compliance with industry regulations; prepare for audits and assessments.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Drive timely delivery of projects; align efforts with operational needs; support roadmap for OT cybersecurity maturity.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration or similar

Job description

Waste Management (WM) seeks an OT cybersecurity professional to monitor events from endpoint clients, servers, and OT devices, and to act as the first responder to investigations using log management tools.

The role develops cybersecurity policies for OT environments, performs risk assessments, and leads incident response while collaborating with IT and OT teams to advance cybersecurity maturity and regulatory alignment.