Principal OT Security Engineer

Donaldson Company; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking a Principal OT Security Engineer to define enterprise OT cybersecurity strategy and lead security initiatives across global manufacturing and labs. The role requires a hybrid work schedule and is based in Bloomington, MN.

You will drive architecture, risk management, and regulatory alignment (IEC 62443, NIST, ISO 27001) while partnering with leadership to balance uptime and security. Eligibility for travel up to 20% and a competitive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in cybersecurity or equivalent experience.
• Significant OT/ICS cybersecurity experience required.
• Deep expertise in industrial cybersecurity architecture and risk management.
• Experience with OT security tools and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise OT security architecture and standards.
• Lead large-scale OT security initiatives across operations.
• Align OT security with IEC 62443, NIST, and regulatory needs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and leadership on uptime.
• Lead remediation of high-impact security risks.
• Represent OT security in audits and executive discussions.
• Influence long-term strategy and roadmap.
• Travel up to 20%.

Skills

OT/ICS experience

Industrial cybersecurity

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Nozomi

Claroty

Dragos

AI tools

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

The Principal OT Security Engineer defines enterprise OT cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and a technical roadmap, leading complex initiatives across global manufacturing, distribution, and lab operations. Qualified candidates must be able to work a hybrid schedule at our Bloomington, MN office.

Role Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise OT security architecture and standards
• Lead large-scale OT security initiatives (segmentation, monitoring, secure remote access)
• Establish OT cybersecurity policies aligned with IEC 62443, NIST, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with manufacturing, distribution, engineering, and leadership to align security with uptime and resilience goals
• Lead remediation of high-impact security risks and vulnerabilities
• Representing OT security in audits and executive discussions
• Influence long-term strategy, roadmap planning, and maturity improvements
• Travel: Up to 20%

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of cybersecurity experience OR a high school diploma/GED and 12+ years of cybersecurity experience
• Significant OT/ICS experience
• Deep expertise in industrial cybersecurity architecture and risk management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise OT security programs in global manufacturing environments
• Proven track record working with executive leadership and driving strategic initiatives
• Deep experience with regulatory and compliance frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST, ISO 27001, TISAX, CMMC)
• Experience with OT security tools (Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos, etc.)
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve the effectiveness of a security tool or mechanism
• Executive-level communication skills, both verbal and written, capable of articulating technical topics to a wide range of stakeholders to drive understanding and alignment

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP CISM or CRISC GICSP SANS ICT certifications (e.g., GRID, GCIP)

Annual Salary Range: $111,840-$139,800. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance.

This position is eligible for annual incentive plan based on performance and company growth.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

#LI-Hybrid Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts.

Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand.

Learn more at www.donaldson.com.