OT Security Engineer

AG Solution Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AG Solution Group is seeking an OT Security Engineer to protect industrial environments, including SCADA, PLCs, and DCS, by applying segmentation, threat modelling, and hands-on firewall configurations.

The role collaborates with operations, IT, and engineering to assess risk, strengthen security posture, and support commissioning, testing, and audits. Travel to customer sites will be required, with a focus on delivering secure, reliable systems.

Qualifications

• Experience securing industrial OT environments (SCADA, PLCs, DCS) and managing legacy OT infrastructure.
• Ability to map complex OT networks and implement segmentation.
• Experience with risk assessments and mitigation strategies for OT networks.
• Knowledge of Purdue model and secure architecture principles.
• Hands-on experience with OT firewalling or network monitoring.
• Proficient in SNMP or NetFlow for continuous monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Translate OT security concepts into business terms for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT/OT teams during commissioning, testing, and audits.
• Engage with clients on-site and drive risk mitigation plans.
• Travel for project phases as needed.

Skills

OT security

Industrial networking

SCADA/PLC/DCS security

Network segmentation

Risk assessments

Firewall configurations

SNMP/NetFlow monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

International travel

Tools

Fortinet firewall configurations

Nozomi Guardian

Cisco certificate

Palo Alto firewall configurations

Job description

OT Security Engineer:

A proactive and detail-oriented OT Security Specialist with a strong analytical mindset and practical/hands-on experience in securing industrial environments. This professional excels at understanding and managing complex and legacy OT infrastructures, and is able to advocate efficient and transparent solutions ensuring they become secure.

With foundational expertise in OT network technologies and firewall configurations, this specialist can cooperate with other teams—such as operations, IT, and engineering—to assess risks, strengthen network segmentation, and maintain a resilient OT security posture.

Key Strengths:

• In-depth knowledge of OT security and networking in industrial environments (e.g., SCADA, PLCs, DCS)
• Skilled in analysing and mapping complex or legacy OT networks
• Hands-on experience with segmentation and IP (re-)numbering of OT networks
• Experienced with risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies
• Practical understanding of firewalls, network segmentation, and secure architecture principles - Understanding of the Purdue model
• Hands-on experience in implementation of at least one of the following technologies (OT-firewalling, automated network monitoring, network restructuring)
• Proficient in continuous monitoring using SNMP, NetFlow, or similar protocols
• Works cross-functionally with IT/OT teams to align security with production needs
• Knowledge of Fortinet firewalls configuration
• Experience with Active Directory (AD) management
• Hands-on experience with Nozomi Networks solutions (e.g., Guardian) for network traffic analysis, anomaly detection, and asset visibility in industrial/OT environments is a plus
• Cisco certificate is a plus
• Palo Alto firewall configuration is a plus

Communication & Client Engagement

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to translate complex OT security concepts into clear, business-relevant language for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive in client meetings, takes initiative during commissioning, testing, and audit phases to flag risks early, propose solutions, and keep stakeholders aligned rather than waiting to be asked.
• Confident representing the company in front of client teams on-site, building trust and credibility through transparent, solution-oriented dialogue.
• Comfortable working cross-culturally and adapting communication style to different client organizations during international travel.

Travel required to customer sites during key project phases (e.g., commissioning, testing, audits). Flexibility for short-term international travel is essential

Language:

Excellent communication skills in English are required; Spanish and French are a strong asset.

Location:

Preferred location is Houston or the surrounding area.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

AG Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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