OT Cybersecurity Specialist

Talos Engineering, Inc.; Richland, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talos Engineering, Inc. is seeking an OT Cybersecurity Specialist to evaluate OT security within industrial control systems and identify vulnerabilities, proposing mitigations to reduce business risk.

The role includes conducting security reviews of Talos projects, delivering recommendations, and training technical staff on best practices; involvement with internal cybersecurity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Engineering Technology, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant experience in the cybersecurity field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate OT cybersecurity and analyze industrial control systems to identify vulnerabilities (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, HMIs).
• Review Talos projects for security best practices and propose mitigations.
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations detailing findings and recommendations.
• Assist Talos IT staff in improving cybersecurity posture and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

Industrial control systems security

Cybersecurity reporting

Education

Information Technology / Computer Science / Engineering Technology degree

Job description

The OT Cybersecurity Specialist evaluates and analyses operational technology (OT) within industrial control systems to identify potential security vulnerabilities, suggesting mitigating solutions to reduce business risk. This may be done as a stand-alone service or as part of larger control systems projects.

Requirements

• OT Cybersecurity Analysis
  • Gather up-to-date information regarding the latest threats and protective measures.
  • Review and evaluate client cybersecurity posture, specifically regarding automation systems and operational technology (PLCs, SCADA systems, HMI’s and related). Compare with best practices and suggest mitigations and improvements where appropriate.
  • Prepare reports and presentations detailing findings and recommendations.
• Project Security Review
  • Review Talos projects for compliance with security best practices.
  • Suggest and implement modifications to improve security posture.
• OT Cybersecurity Training
  • Prepare and conduct best practices training for technical staff.
  • Ensure internal technical staff are properly informed regarding “good hygiene” and cybersecurity best practices.
• Assist with Internal Cybersecurity Initiatives
  • Aid internal Talos IT staff in reviewing Talos systems for compliance with cybersecurity best practices. Implement corrective actions where appropriate.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in: Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant experience in the cybersecurity field.

Preferred

• Exposure to industrial automation environments and technology.
• Familiarity with relevant standards, including IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NERC CIP, Purdue Model Framework, Zero Trust.
• OT Cybersecurity certifications and training, including IC S418, IC S456, IC S515, IC S612, IC S613.