Senior OT Cybersecurity Engineer

Robotics Technologies; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs is seeking a Senior OT Cybersecurity Engineer to safeguard OT/ICS/SCADA networks in an onsite Atlanta role. You will design segmentation, secure DMZs, and configure perimeter controls for industrial zones, including train networks and onboard systems.

Expect travel tied to rail infrastructure. The role requires extensive OT/ICS experience, familiarity with NIST SP 800-82, IEC 62443, and TSA directives, and the ability to work EST hours.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cybersecurity and/or network engineering experience.
• Knowledge of TSA Rail Security Directives, NIST SP 800-82, and IEC 62443.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking protocols.
• Good communication skills and ability to work EST hours.
• Availability for quarterly travel to Washington, DC/Northeast Corridor.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on OT/ICS/SCADA network deployment support and contribute to security architecture for industrial environments.
• Implement and maintain network segmentation and secure DMZ design as part of OT network hardening.
• Configure Palo Alto or Cisco firewalls to support industrial security requirements.
• Support security efforts for train networks, including onboard systems, fleet monitoring, and wayside infrastructure.

Skills

OT/ICS/SCADA security

Industrial networking protocols

Firewall configuration

Security architecture

Effective communication

Tools

Palo Alto Firewall

Cisco Firewall

Job description

The Senior OT Cybersecurity Engineer role supports the protection of OT/ICS/SCADA environments by applying secure network design, segmentation, and firewall controls. The position is based in Atlanta, GA with onsite work and includes periodic travel tied to rail security and infrastructure needs.

Role Focus

This role centers on securing OT, ICs, and SCADA networks with practical deployment experience. Key activities include designing and implementing segmentation strategies, establishing secure DMZ architectures, and configuring perimeter controls for industrial network zones. The work also involves safeguarding train networks and related infrastructure such as onboard systems, fleet monitoring, and wayside assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on OT/ICS/SCADA network deployment support and contribute to security architecture for industrial environments.
• Implement and maintain network segmentation and secure DMZ design as part of OT network hardening.
• Configure Palo Alto or Cisco firewalls to support industrial security requirements.
• Support security efforts for train networks, including onboard systems, fleet monitoring, and wayside infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of Cybersecurity and/or Network Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of TSA Rail Security Directives, NIST SP 800-82, and IEC 62443.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking protocols.
• Good communication skills and ability to work EST hours.
• Availability for quarterly travel to Washington, DC / Northeast Corridor.

Technologies and Standards

• Palo Alto firewalls
• Cisco firewalls
• TSA Rail Security Directives
• NIST SP 800-82
• IEC 62443
• OT, ICs, SCADA

Location, Duration, and Engagement

• Location: Atlanta, GA (onsite)
• Duration: 6 Months + Extension
• Employment type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Compensation and Job Details

• Salary: USD 78 per hourly
• Job ID: J54317
• Domain exposure: Banking & Finance
• Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization

• US Citizen
• Green Card
• OPT-EAD
• CPT
• H-1B
• H4-EAD
• Other