OT Security Engineer

First Quality; Michigan; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Child care assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company is seeking an experienced OT Security Engineer. This remote position involves protecting operational technology infrastructure and includes responsibilities for monitoring security events and collaborating with teams to enhance security controls. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in OT security and a degree in a relevant field. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in OT security and operations.
• Knowledge of controls and automation equipment.
• Experience managing projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain OT security tools.
• Monitor OT security events and respond to incidents.
• Collaborate with a team on security controls.

Skills

OT security management

Knowledge of PLCs, SCADA

Security frameworks familiarity

Project management skills

Time management

Automation tools expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Direct message the job poster from First Quality

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, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. 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 personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, 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 a experienced OT Security Engineer for First Quality Enterprises. This is a remote opportunity, This position is responsible for protecting our operational technology infrastructure. Joining our team will provide you with an opportunity for both personal and professional growth. You will be actively involved in securing advanced industrial automation, and a chance to contribute to a field where cybersecurity plays a vital role in safeguarding critical processes, manufacturing operations, and safety.

Primary responsibilities include:

• 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 highlighting challenges in managing SLA's.

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 (i.e. PLCs, SCADA, DCS, HMIs, VFDs, etc.)
• 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 abilities 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 related field. In lieu of degree, related experience will be considered.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities

• Paid time off (three-week minimum)

• Medical, dental and vision starting day one

• 401(k) with employer match

• 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)

• 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.

For immediate consideration, please go to the Careers section at www.firstquality.com

to complete our online application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Computer and Network Security

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

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