Remote Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - OT/ICS Defense

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Health benefits

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 in the United States is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst for a fully remote role within the energy sector. You will monitor security systems, investigate incidents, and implement robust controls to protect OT/ICS environments.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in cybersecurity, strong SIEM and threat intelligence experience, and relevant certifications. This remote-first position rewards technical excellence and proactive collaboration across IT and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of progressive cybersecurity experience with IT/OT security in the Energy sector.
• Proven experience with SIEM, network monitoring, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or CEH are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security infrastructure (firewalls, IDPS, SIEM) and analyze alerts.
• Investigate incidents and develop incident response plans.
• Protect OT/ICS environments with robust security controls.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies and procedures.

Skills

Cybersecurity

SIEM

OT/ICS security

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM tools

Vulnerability scanners

ICS/SCADA security tools

Job description

Placements24 in the United States is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst for a fully remote role within the energy sector. You will monitor security systems, investigate incidents, and implement robust controls to protect OT/ICS environments.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in cybersecurity, strong SIEM and threat intelligence experience, and relevant certifications. This remote-first position rewards technical excellence and proactive collaboration across IT and operations.