OT Systems & Security Administrator - Build Resilience

Massachusetts Port Authority; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Supportive culture

Opportunities for growth

Safe, healthy work environment

Community involvement

Job summary

Massachusetts Port Authority seeks an OT Systems and Security Administrator to own complex OT/ICS/SCADA environments, balancing reliability with security and business needs. You will partner across Aviation and Maritime teams, apply cybersecurity best practices, and guide risk-based technology investments.

You will lead initiatives for system hardening, incident response, and documentation, while enabling safe, efficient operations across massport facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in systems administration, OT, ICS, SCADA, cybersecurity, or related tech.
• Working knowledge of OT/IC/SCADA/IoT environments, Windows server administration, remote access technologies, scripting and automation tools, and cybersecurity principles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with ability to document and train others.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain OT, SCADA, IC, and IoT infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable operations.
• Act as technical lead for OT environments; evaluate new technologies and coordinate with vendors/stakeholders.
• Strengthen OT security through monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and system hardening.
• Develop documentation, provide user training, advise leadership on investments and risk mitigation, and drive performance improvements.

Skills

OT/ICS/SCADA knowledge

Windows server admin

Scripting & automation

Cybersecurity principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Risk assessment & documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Remote access technologies

Cybersecurity frameworks

Job description

Massachusetts Port Authority seeks an OT Systems and Security Administrator to own complex OT/ICS/SCADA environments, balancing reliability with security and business needs. You will partner across Aviation and Maritime teams, apply cybersecurity best practices, and guide risk-based technology investments.

You will lead initiatives for system hardening, incident response, and documentation, while enabling safe, efficient operations across massport facilities.