Principal Engineer - Industrial Cybersecurity

Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Principal Engineer in Industrial Cybersecurity to design, lead, and execute large-scale cybersecurity R&D efforts within the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence. The role involves collaboration with industry partners to scope complex projects, develop statements of work, and advance OT cybersecurity capabilities.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, standards administration, and managing delivery through webinars, workshops, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or Information Systems or related degree.
• 6 years of relevant professional experience in industrial cybersecurity, OT, manufacturing information systems, applied research, or technical program delivery.
• Experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, leads, and executes large-scale industrial cybersecurity R&D efforts.
• Collaborates with industry partners to scope projects and develop statements of work.
• Leads development of curriculum and standards for program delivery.
• Administers learning platforms, tracks KPIs, and drives participant engagement.
• Supports business development by researching funding opportunities and presenting results to sponsors.
• Provides guidance to staff and supervises student employees when applicable.
• Ensures projects meet milestones, cost, and schedule constraints.

Skills

Industrial cybersecurity

Project leadership

Technical writing

Business development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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Job Title

Principal Engineer - Industrial Cybersecurity

Department

Engineering | Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence

The Principal Engineer designs, develops, leads, and executes large-scale industrial cybersecurity research and development efforts for the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME); works closely and interacts with industry partners to scope out highly complex projects and develop detailed statements of work; plans, develops, and adapts virtual cybersecurity curriculum focused on manufacturing, operational technology (OT), CMMC readiness, and the trustworthy use of artificial intelligence; establishes technical standards for program delivery, and oversees materials (webinars, workshops, events) presented by staff for accuracy and relevance; administers learning platforms and participant data systems, sets programmatic goals, tracks key performance indicators, and drives continuous improvement in participant engagement and completion; engages customers and associated support staff and independently manages and executes entire sales process; serves as lead writer on large-scale proposals and technical reports to sponsoring agencies; works closely with OSU faculty, CDME staff, and students to accomplish multi-disciplinary engineering tasks; provides guidance and leadership to less experienced staff members in areas of expertise; executes technical engineering work through use of personal expertise, advanced manufacturing equipment and software, providing innovative solutions which may set new precedents and standards; provides intensive cybersecurity assistance to customers, including structured intake, OT threat-surface review, prioritized findings, 90-day action plans, and qualified referrals; applies developed industry knowledge and advanced understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage projects independently and ensure they are completed in accordance with project milestones, deliverable requirements, and within the agreed upon cost and schedule; leads development and maintenance of partner-ready facilitator guides, implementation resources, assessment instruments, technical-assistance protocols, adaptable state and sector modules, and national replication packages; contributes to business development activities by researching funding opportunities, traveling to customer facilities for project meetings, and presenting research results at conferences and symposia; establishes priorities and supervises student employees (e.g. provides developmental opportunities, coaches to foster development, evaluates performance); supports professional development and student program activities of CDME in area of expertise; responsible for bringing in sufficient funding to support position and any direct reports; performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

This position will require access to export controlled data and work in an export controlled facility. Eligibility for this position is restricted to \"U.S. persons\" as defined in U.S. export control regulations. \"U.S. persons\" include: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; or (4) individuals otherwise described as \"protected individuals\" pursuant to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b).

Additional Information

Qualifications

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Major: Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or Information Systems or related degree

Desired

Master's Degree

Major: Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or Information Systems

Experience Required

6 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; relevant experience must include progressively responsible work in industrial cybersecurity, operational technology, manufacturing information systems, applied research, or technical program delivery; demonstrated experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects; developing p