OT Security Engineer

First Quality Enterprises; Home (PA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing organization is seeking an OT Security Engineer to work remotely with periodic travel. The role involves developing OT security tools, monitoring security events, and enhancing cybersecurity measures across industrial environments. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in OT security and a relevant degree. A competitive salary and great benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities

Paid time off (three weeks minimum)

Medical, dental and vision starting day one

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness program with savings on insurance premiums

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in OT security.
• Experience in managing OT security engineering projects.
• Familiarity with IEC 62443 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain OT security tools.
• Monitor OT security events and respond to incidents.
• Create and present security reports to management.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain security controls.

Skills

OT security expertise

Knowledge of PLCs and SCADA

Threat modeling

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

OT security automation tools

Cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ICS MITRE ATT&CK)

Job description

Overview

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. We also manufacture certain raw materials and components used in production, including flexible print and packaging solutions. Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking an OT Security Engineer for our First Quality Enterprise, working remotely. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely with periodic travel to manufacturing sites. First Quality is a growing manufacturing organization that has defined security as a key business value. Joining our team provides opportunities for personal and professional growth as you secure cutting-edge industrial automation and technologies, contributing to a field where cybersecurity protects critical processes, manufacturing, and safety.

Primary responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain OT security tools and processes to improve incident response capabilities.
• Monitor OT security events, assess threats, and respond to security incidents within the OT environment in coordination with the SOC team.
• Create and present reports, dashboards, and metrics on OT security posture and incident response activities to senior management.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design, implement, and maintain security controls for all current and future OT environments and projects.
• Design, configure, and maintain OT cybersecurity solutions, ensuring seamless integration into our industrial control systems.
• Lead threat management efforts by identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks, performing threat modelling, identifying threat vectors, and conducting penetration tests to implement corrective actions.
• Examine and enhance processes to strengthen the OT security operations framework, including reviewing policies, updating incident response playbooks, and addressing challenges in managing SLAs.

The ideal candidate should possess the following

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in OT security and operations.
• Knowledge of controls and automation equipment and principles (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, DCS, HMIs, VFDs).
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ICS MITRE ATT&CK, and IEC 62443.
• Experience in defining and implementing security controls for OT engineering projects.
• Experience managing projects with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Experience in developing, configuring, and maintaining OT security automation and orchestration tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. In lieu of degree, related experience will be considered.

What We Offer You

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three weeks minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year\'s worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
• ...and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.